That Dude Everyone Likes

Everybody knows some person that every one likes. These revered human beings are found every where, from your inner circle to that character on tv. Here are the criteria for determining if someone fits the "Everyone likes me" mold.

1. Someone's always defending their mishaps.
2. The person who critiques Mr./Miss Everyone Likes Me eventually retracts their statement
3. Everyone listens intently to what Mr./Miss Everyone Likes Me has to say.
4. Everyone's their biggest cheerleader.
5. It is possible for them to reach cult status.
6. If someone mentions how much they enjoy Mr./Mrs. Everyone Likes Me's company or existance, everyone else must chime in or face possible exile. The conversation usually goes something like this:

In the right Scenario...

John Doe: Bob really is a great guy.

Jane Doe: Yeah, Bob is really great. He just has such a great laugh.

John Doe: Yeah and you can't ever get mad at Bob, he's just so great.

Jane Doe: Yeah, great!

In the wrong Scenario...

John Doe: Bob is really a great guy.

Jane Doe: (silence)

John Doe: (continuing)...yeah, Bob just has such a great laugh.

Jane Doe: Really? Bob? I mean, it's okay. But great?

John Doe: You don't like Bob's laugh? But I was just talking to Julie Doe the other day and she said it was great too...

Jane Doe: (with sarcasm) Well, if Julie says it's great, it must be.

John Doe: Really? You don't like Bob's smile? What did Bob ever do to you?

John and Jane share awkward silence. Friendship is strained. Yes. This can happen to you.

So the next time Mr./Miss Everyone Likes Me is brought up, take the time to explain how much they mean to you. It may be the way they tell their funny jokes. Or it may be the way they give everyone you know a nickname which brings your circle closer together. Either way, they can do no wrong. Even when they do something wrong. Because everyone likes them. Including you. It's just in their genes.

Exhibit A: So Taguchi of the St. Louis Cardinals. Dare to speak ill of him only if you are prepared for the barrage of defendants who come strolling your way on his behalf . For every So Taguchi insulter, there are 20 more Taguchi loyalists who are ready to fire at will. You have been warned.

Watch So Taguchi praise a TrueSleeper. (I have a feeling that even if he were selling his mother, we'd all praise the courage it takes to sell his own mother). Or watch him attempt to speak English and charm everyone with his dorky laugh.

But seriously, Taguchi's laugh is great! (This is where you agree and chime in on how great it is).