Snoopy has been a character since October 1950. That’s almost exactly 76 years of existence for this beloved cartoon dog! Can you think of another character that old that’s still relevant in modern age pop culture? You probably can’t—and that’s what makes Snoopy such a special character.

Other characters created around roughly the same time include familiar names like Woody the Woodpecker and Bugs Bunny. Well-known? Definitely. But do you commonly see Bugs Bunny on tumblers, sweaters, or even face masks? Probably not. It seems we see Snoopy at every turn.

From my understanding, the most avid Snoopy enjoyers are teenage girls. As a teenage girl myself, I can admit that I have a deep love for the character, so here’s my take on why Snoopy has had such an impact in media since his creation.

The most glaring reason I can see is that many people identify with Snoopy in some way. Be it his laid-back persona of “Cool Joe” or his vulnerable and emotional moments, Snoopy has no shortage of moments that make hundreds of people think: “Oh my god, he’s literally me!”

For Snoopy, a good meal can elicit a happy dance. A big, warm jacket on a snowy day makes him feel stylish—and a barrage of dishes makes him pout. He’s such an interesting mix of gleeful joy to comical doom and despair. And I think that’s what people identify with: the range of emotions.

If you’re feeling anxiety-ridden or moody, or if you’re feeling like the most jolly person on the planet, there’s a good chance there’s a Snoopy comic panel that you can identify with. And sometimes, at the end of a long day, it’s nice to lie in bed and think, “yeah, I’m Snoopy, and I don’t have anything to worry about.”