24 Badass Traits That Make Robin Scherbatsky Your Ultimate Role Model

"I love a Scotch that's old enough to order its own Scotch."

Posted on March 18, 2014, 20:34 GMT

Krystie Lee Yandoli

BuzzFeed Staff

1. Robin is chock-full of confidence and self-assurance.

2. She grew up reading zines, listening to Riot Grrrl, and not conforming to social norms.

3. When it comes to getting what she wants, Robin doesn't shy away from intimidation tactics.

4. And doesn't live her life according to the rules others set out for her.

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5. She has no problem telling off a co-worker when they're being annoying.

6. And generally comes out on top of the arguments she has with her significant others.

7. The people in Robin's life know better than to mess with her.

8. And people certainly don't cross her when she's at home in her natural habitat: Canadian-NYC bars.

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9. Robin can hold her own at basically any social gathering.

10. And can drink everyone else under the table.

11. She rarely experiences the hardship of rejection.

12. Despite how she lets everyone see her true colors, even when they're not all that flattering.

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13. Robin never backs down from a spontaneous dance-off — or any competition, for that matter.

14. Robin embraces her past — regardless of how embarrassing it is — since it helped her become who she is now.

15. Look at how she multitasks in the bathroom when getting ready in the morning.

16. And always makes sure she's dressed to impress.

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17. She doesn't have any tolerance for pessimistic friends who bring her down.

18. And rejects all shame, even though she's not the most photogenic person.

19. Robin unapologetically challenges gender norms and how others expect her to behave.

20. And would rather be honest with someone than leave them guessing as to how she really feels.

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21. Robin's no stranger to mean mugging and side-eyeing when necessary.

22. And doesn't need anyone's help to finish an entire meal (or party-sized cake) by herself.

23. She has enough chutzpah to weather any storm.

24. And is wholeheartedly 1,000% awesome.