When "Stranger Things" was released on Netflix a couple of years back, it took the world by storm. The 80's aesthetic mixed with the suspenseful science fiction style storyline and the interesting yet lovable characters kept on drawing more and more people in.
One of those characters has stood out to me since the very first episode — his name is Dustin Henderson and he is a precious cinnamon roll. He is smart, adorable and just an all-around great person. Here are just a few reasons why I wish he existed irl.
1. He understands that food is a priority
We all need chocolate pudding sometimes.
2. He can think on his feet
How should you distract your friend's mother from seeing the weird girl that's been living in her basement? Fake a spasm, of course.
3. He takes the lead
You can always rely on Dustin when you need someone to take charge.
4. He's surprisingly clever
Without him, they probably would have been walking around in circles in those woods forever.
5. He embraces everyone
He doesn't miss a beat when he calls this odd-looking and confused girl his friend.
6. He's also not embarrassed of himself
He doesn't let the bullies get him feeling bad about his appearance. Instead, he puts them in their place with the facts.
7. He gave us the ultimate third wheel moment
In my opinion, this is one of the best moments in any TV show ever. The way he just goes with it and doesn't even realize what's happening is so precious.
8. He's caring
Yeah, Dart turned out to be one of the bad guys, but the way Dustin took care of him as a baby was adorable.
9. He's brave
That thing could have eaten him alive, but he still got down on his knees to feed it a 3 Musketeer's bar and allow his friends to get past.
10. He's level-headed
Dustin tells it like it is.
Where would this show be without my boy Dustin?
