We’ll admit, when Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco started dating, we — like many others — were a bit…perplexed. But after watching the singer/actress/beauty mogul and the “most popular oddball in pop music” promote their new album, one thing is certain: Blanco is finally getting the credit he deserves. Thanks in part to an inescapable and delightfully entertaining press tour, many are just now realizing that Blanco — whose real name, for the record, is Benjamin Joseph Levin — isn’t merely a “producer” and “songwriter.” He’s one of the masterminds behind practically every millennial anthem. OK, that may be a stretch, but his hits include Rihanna’s “Diamonds,” Kesha’s “Tik Tok,” Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream,” and Taio Cruz’s “Dynamite.” (In the words of one X user, “apologies benny i wasn’t familiar with your game.”) Plus, in recent years, the aficionado of aphrodisiacs has become a notable food influencer — fueled by his unexpectedly good cookbook, his (sometimes stoned) food reviews, and his penchant for cheesy PDA (literally).

But Blanco’s talents aren’t the only reason the Extreme Toenail Art Enthusiast virtually united the internet overnight. In an industry that tends to take itself, shall we say, a tad too seriously, his goofy, go-with-the-flow attitude has been refreshing to watch — whether he’s bravely sharing the backstory of his unibrow transformation (we bow down to Gomez’s makeup artist) or blacking out during a Hot Ones appearance (even Gomez had to stand up and take a lap). It also helps that, as one Instagram user put it, “He’s the BRIGHTEST GREEN flag ever seen on earth.” Just take: his charming stories about the early days of his relationship with Gomez (like why he was confused when she first said, “I love you”); his truly impressive Valentine’s Day surprise (one word: Whataburger); and his master class in Boyfriend Behavior. Selena, you didn’t need our blessing, but we’re giving it anyway.