No matter how you feel about Luke and Lorelai's fated union, you have to admit that Max was good for her while they were together. Mr. Medina is the truest teacher, seeking greater meaning in life and shining his hot-ass benevolence and loyalty on all who know him. While Max also totally embodies the less positive attributes of the Hierophant: he's kinda traditional and a little self-important at times (we get it, you read Proust, congratulations). We love him and sit at his feet to learn anyway. He's thoughtful, curious, and he will send your ass a thousand yellow daisies.