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    Nick Offerman Is The American Hero And Wise Sage We All Need

    Happy Birthday to the man, the myth, the sometimes mustache, the legend Nick Offerman!

    For 45 years the legendary Nick Offerman has graced this world with his existence.

    He knows the laziness of human beings

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    Ron Swanson was never short of wisdom.

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    Especially when it comes to the importance of breakfast food.

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    Idiots my friends, idiots.

    He even brings his class to Reddit AMA's.

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    The man just knows how to rock an AMA.

    He knows we should never stop learning.

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    This is just one morsel of excellence that comes from his books, "Paddle Your Own Canoe" and "Gumption" which you should read right now.

    He finds the sexy in everything people do.

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    He also knows how to treat a woman right.

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    Which is so clear in his epic relationship with wife Megan Mullally.

    Happy Birthday Mr. Offerman!

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    Here's to at least 45 more years of your wise sage!