There are a lot of reasons we still miss Saved by the Bell [1], and AC Slater is definitely one of them. Yes, Zack Morris melts our hearts [2] and Kelly Kapowski is the queen of cool [3], but Slater had plenty of charm, too — not to mention those dance moves! To celebrate this week's incredible Saved by the Bell reunion [4], take a look back at why his iconic '90s character AC Slater is a stud in every sense of the word.

He Loves Animals

He Looks Like This in a Leotard

He Makes Ballet Look Really Hot

He Can Do the Splits

He's a Football Star

He's Got the Zack Morris Stamp of Approval

He Can Turn a Cafe Into a Dance Floor

He's Kind to Nerds

He's Kind of a Badass

He's Got, Well, These Arms

He Can Handle Criticism

He Isn't Too Cool For Sleepover Dance Parties

He Likes to Dance Shirtless on the Beach

He Stands Up For Himself

He's Willing to Share the Spotlight

He Embraces the Art of the Raised Eyebrows

And Pretty Much Everything About This