33 Reasons Tom Hiddleston Is the Best Part of The Avengers

By Shannon Vestal Robson

Updated on 2/8/2016 at 6:15 PM

Loki is a fan favorite for several reasons — reasons that involve Tom Hiddleston's charm and delivery — and we have the GIFs to prove it. Yes, he's a villain, but he's so much more than that. In honor of Hiddleston's 35th birthday this week, we're taking a closer look at Thor's brother. Here are all the reasons why Loki is the best character in the Avengers universe.

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This is Loki, first introduced in Thor. — Marvel

This is Loki, first introduced in Thor.

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He's Thor's "brother," but he quickly proves he's no second banana. — Marvel

He's Thor's "brother," but he quickly proves he's no second banana.

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But then you realize it's all about Loki. — Marvel

But then you realize it's all about Loki.

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Because he looks like this, and you even dig the hair. — Marvel

Because he looks like this, and you even dig the hair.

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He has a great smile. — Marvel

He has a great smile.

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And the best laugh. — Marvel

And the best laugh.

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Sometimes it's an evil smile. — Marvel

Sometimes it's an evil smile.

It's still hot.

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But it's a beautiful smile nonetheless. — Marvel

But it's a beautiful smile nonetheless.

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He has such a strong sense of confidence. — Marvel

He has such a strong sense of confidence.

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And he looks pretty good in that helmet. — Marvel

And he looks pretty good in that helmet.

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And his golden staff. — Marvel

And his golden staff.

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Plus, he has a great sense of humor, along with a lot of other qualities. — Marvel

Plus, he has a great sense of humor, along with a lot of other qualities.

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He's decisive. — Marvel

He's decisive.

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He's powerful. — Marvel

He's powerful.

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He can take a hit. — Marvel

He can take a hit.

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And he appreciates a woman's strength. — Marvel

And he appreciates a woman's strength.

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Here's the thing: Loki's not your standard evil villain, because he feels. — Marvel

Here's the thing: Loki's not your standard evil villain, because he feels.

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Ugh, he's so sensitive. Which is also sexy. — Marvel

Ugh, he's so sensitive. Which is also sexy.

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Look how expressive his eyes are. — Marvel

Look how expressive his eyes are.

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But he's not some whiny wimp. He can kick some ass. — Marvel

But he's not some whiny wimp. He can kick some ass.

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He also looks great in a suit. — Marvel

He also looks great in a suit.

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And still kicks ass in that suit. — Marvel

And still kicks ass in that suit.

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People call him crazy, but he knows it's not just him. — Marvel

People call him crazy, but he knows it's not just him.

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It's the world! — Marvel

It's the world!

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He just needs to get out the crazy! That's normal. — Marvel

He just needs to get out the crazy! That's normal.

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But he recognizes when things are going terribly wrong. — Marvel

But he recognizes when things are going terribly wrong.

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He even looks kinda sexy with a muzzle on. — Marvel

He even looks kinda sexy with a muzzle on.

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You even feel sad when he loses. — Marvel

You even feel sad when he loses.

Don't die!

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And feel bad for him when he gets beaten. — Marvel

And feel bad for him when he gets beaten.

Even if you did laugh a little.

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But he comes back! And still looking like this. — Marvel

But he comes back! And still looking like this.

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With these funny eyes. — Marvel

With these funny eyes.

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And this funny face. — Marvel

And this funny face.

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You're welcome. — Marvel

You're welcome.