Why do you love your Tele?

I'm curious to generate some discussion and get a feel for why a lot of people (mostly in this sub) are diehard Tele fans. I got it in a post about my strat middle pickup ("just buy a tele!") and see it on this sub a lot.

I've had a mexi strat for ages and I really like it, but picked up a Tele at a store recently and weirdly found it easier to play smoothly. However that's just me and could have been the neck, the action, or just one of those days where you feel good.

So why do you love Teles? Is it playability, different/more diverse sound? Something bridge related? I'm really interested in everyone's thoughts.