When Keeping Up With the Kardashianspremiered in 2007, no one, including 13-year-old me knew that it would become the pop culture phenomenon it is today. The Kardashians’ impact is undeniable, even though many hate them with a passion that knows no bounds. As sad as it may sound, I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I got the TMZ News Alert text letting me know that Kim Kardashian was officially engaged to Kris Humphries. (For the record, I was on a school field trip at Six Flags in New Jersey and had just gotten off the log flume. Riveting stuff.)

While I understand why some people have an inherent aversion to a celebrity family with no real talent who are paid to regularly showcase their already staggering wealth, I will admit without shame that I have watched every episode of Keeping Up. It may not be the greatest masterpiece to grace our televisions, but it is an effective escape from reality whenever I need to turn my brain off for an hour and just be entertained. I respect the Kardashians as businesswomen and think their ability to make a multimillion-dollar empire out of something so trivial is nothing short of amazing, but I don’t idolize the Kardashians. I love their show, simply because it is so surprisingly funny. Whether Scott is telling it like it is or Kourtney is attempting to bring Kim back down to earth after her earring is lost in the ocean, the adventures and misadventures of the Kardashians are funnier, and at times, more relatable than you may think.

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1. When Kim had a momentary conundrum we all have found ourselves in at some point.

2. When Khloe taught us all the right things to say when introduced to your best friend’s new boyfriend.

3. When Kim found one good thing to say about sports.

4. When Kourtney attempted to turn Kim’s worst nightmare into a poignant lesson on privilege.

5. When Mason brought back memories of every family function you’ve ever attended.

6. When Scott’s face encapsulated every moment you’ve been forced to witness gratuitous PDA.

7. When Kim lived through every person’s greatest fear, and Kourtney was there to make light of the situation.

8. When Khloe lived through everyone’s second greatest fear, and Kim was there to make light of the situation.

9. When Kim taught us the best strategy to get through finals week.

10. When Kris Jenner was all of us seniors responding to, “Are you stressed about graduating?”

11. When Mason reminded us that it's important to appreciate the little things.

12. And last but not least, all of the times Kim taught us that sometimes you just need to have a good cry.