Because you like Jason "J.D." Dean in Heathers

Dustin Henderson doesn't let the bullies get to him. He's secure in who he is and that his friends have his back. See them in Stranger Things.

Wendy Corduroy is the ultimate in cool in Gravity Falls. See them in Gravity Falls.

Hunting ghosts is both a job and a passion for Abby Yates. See them in Ghostbusters (2016).

A charming acapella performer, Jesse Swanson perfectly blends being nerdy with being cool. See them in Pitch Perfect.

Underneath his preening narcissist exterior, Schmidt is, well, still kind of a preening narcissist. But he has a good heart too. See them in New Girl.

In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions, people consider Brian a nerd. But he's more than that. See them in The Breakfast Club.

Topanga Lawrence has been a put-together intellectual since basically the moment she could talk. See them in Boy Meets World.

Cosette is an idealistic woman whose innocence stands in contrast to her harsh childhood. See them in Les Miserables.

Leone Montana is a fearless hitman with a surprisingly sensitive side. See them in Leon: The Professional.

Give in to the dark side with vampire Lestat; it's more fun. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.

Derek Morgan is thoughtful and kind, but he won't say no to knocking the occasional door down when he gets the chance. See them in Criminal Minds.