Because you like Egon Spengler in Ghostbusters
Alex Dunphy's self-reliant intelligence comes with a healthy dash of sarcasm. See them in Modern Family.
A childlike space cadet, Brittany Pierce has a surprisingly open-minded spirit. See them in Glee.
Patrick Verona is a bad boy who's after a tough girl. See them in 10 Things I Hate About You.
Bob Belcher runs a lonely burger joint, and even though his wit is lost on his eccentric family, he doesn't let that faze him. See them in Bob's Burgers.
Khan Noonien Singh is super strong, super smart, and out for revenge. He always seems to be two steps ahead of his enemies. See them in Star Trek Into Darkness.
N'Jadaka is a righteous man with a violent agenda. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
He may forget his homework, lose his toad, and fall off brooms, but Neville Longbottom can also single-handedly destroy villains. See them in Harry Potter Series.
Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.
Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.
If the benchmark is extraordinary, what do you do if you're not like Vanya Hargreeves? See them in The Umbrella Academy.
Sam Montgomery works hard, but her evil stepmother makes sure her efforts don't pay off. See them in A Cinderella Story.