22 Reasons Why Phoebe Buffay Should Be Your Role Model

    There is SO MUCH more to her than "Smelly Cat."

    1. Phoebe feels no embarrassment. She just goes about being herself, unafraid and unashamed.

    2. You better believe Phoebe will OWN any dance floor no matter what.

    3. Confidence is her middle name.

    4. And her flirting game is spot on.

    5. She unabashedly goes after what she wants.

    6. She proves that you can balance being selfless and selfish without sacrificing one for the other.

    7. She won't sell out for money.

    8. Her friends come first. Always and forever!

    9. She makes huge sacrifices for the people she loves.

    10. Honesty is her best quality. She doesn't pussyfoot around.

    11. Her heart is basically made of gold.

    12. Nobody can match Phoebe's street smarts.

    13. She is a total badass.

    14. She shows that it's NEVER too late to learn something new.

    15. Her naiveté is a strength because it helps her keep an open mind about everything.

    16. She holds her herself to high moral standards.

    17. She indulges in her inner child freely.

    18. She's so creative that making up words comes naturally to her.

    19. She takes advantage of the system in the best way possible.

    20. She had a messed up childhood and still turned out alright.

    21. She is fiercely independent.

    22. Last but not least, Phoebe proves time and again that normal is boring.

    So yay to Phoebe and her awesomeness!