The internet is a vast, wacky, creepy, hilarious, puzzling, incredible place. Online you can experience practically anything: from photographs of the friend's wedding you couldn't make to entire forums dedicated to the bickering between Playstation and Xbox owners. As well as providing an endless source of all this amusement, the internet has brought people together. Back in the early 90s the only connection we had with the furthest reaches of the globe were the filtered images we saw on our televisions. In contrast, in 2014 the vast percentage of the world's populous are linked by a gargantuan network made possible by facilities like Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and Twitter. Being linked in this way has meant we have come to witness examples of humanity at its greatest, but also its most idiotic. There have been countless people whose influence on the world we have witnessed thanks to the information super-highway that is the internet and we have yearned to know them; whether it be to congratulate them on their greatness, advise them where they're going wrong or take advantage of their other-worldy baking skills. Here are the 40 people you wish you knew in real life:
40. This Philanthropist
... to befriend them and take advantage of the inevitable free candy.
39. These Hair-Doers
... because he'll always take the attention off your bad hair day. ... and she's just awesome.
38. This Trio
... for their innovative spirit in pursuit of the perfect beach-bod.
37. This Kid
... to tell him that in his short life he has already topped every fancy dress outfit we've ever came up with. And that he has an exceptional taste in film.
36. Faulkner
... to explain that a high five goes to your buddy's hand: not their eye-ball.
35. This Chemistry Teacher
... to advise that if it's a selfie he's after, he's going about it the wrong way.
34. This Library Dweller
... to challenge him to an online game of his choice.
33. The Owner Of This Cat
... to teach us how to stand up to bullies.
32. This Emoji Master
... to show us their full arsenal of techniques.
31. The Street Artist Behind This
... to praise them for their undeniable talent and rub out those pesky ghosts for Pacman once and for all.