Because you like Steven Hiller in Independence Day

Mitchell Pritchett prefers to have a place for everything and everything in its place. See them in Modern Family.

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.

Charles Boyle is the human equivalent of a puppy, only slightly less adorable. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Funny, bubbly, and relaxed, Emma has a magnetic personality that makes her the life of the party. See them in Blue is the Warmest Color.

When it comes to dancing and life, nobody puts Frances Houseman in the corner. See them in Dirty Dancing.

This high school queen bee has everything, including a genius-level IQ—a fact Lydia Martin keeps hidden to maintain her image. See them in Teen Wolf.

Buttercup is a farm girl turned princess who'd do anything to have her old life back. See them in The Princess Bride.

Ariel knows there's a whole other world above the sea, but exploring it comes at a big price. See them in The Little Mermaid.

Korra is stubborn, outgoing, and faced with huge responsibilities she might not be ready for. See them in The Legend of Korra.

Liv Moore is a sarcastic high-achiever turned morally conflicted zombie. See them in iZombie.

Shrek is a nasty-on-the-surface ogre with a heart of gold and an earful of wax. See them in Shrek.