HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BENEDICT Cumberbatch! The Sherlock actor turns 38 today.

How do we love you, Benedict? Let us count the ways.

1. He has a ridiculous name

Benedict Cumberbatch! Benedict Cumberbatch! Have you ever heard anything like it?

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Someone has even created a Benedict Cumberbatch Name Generator – yours truly’s is Snorkeldink Wafflesmack. Just rolls off the tongue.

2. He does a better-than-average Alan Rickman impression

Better than Jimmy Fallon’s, anyway. Sorry Jimmy :(

Also: Graham Norton. The man has a gift.

3. His fans think he looks like an otter

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We’re not sure about that. But he thinks it’s funny anyway.

4. He’s a gas ticket

Remember this at the Oscars? Ah, Benedict.

5. He once danced to Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems with Michael Fassbender

NEVER EVER FORGET THIS.

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6. His voice is strangely soothing

Just listen to him reading these R Kelly lyrics.

7. He’s Sherlock Holmes

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Few other actors could have brought the super sleuth into the 21st century so excellently.

Happy birthday, Benedict! We love you.

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