Louis C.K., how do we love thee? Let us count the ways.

Today is Louis C.K.'s 47th birthday and we could spend all day telling you why we're obsessed with the ginger comedian. He's hilarious, he's brilliant, he's clever, he's crass, he's honest, he's irreverent— really we could go ALL DAY.

We've managed to reign ourselves in, so here are 17 reasons why we love Louie. Warning, some NSFW language.