Because you like Karen Smith in Mean Girls

Ilana Wexler is rarely found without a joint. When she's not absolutely blazed, she is a below average employee and an incredible best friend. See them in Broad City.

The only defense Earth has against alien invaders are giant robots in the hands of pilots like Kaworu. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.

An All-American football player, a ping pong star, and a freakishly determined runner, Forrest Gump has a ton of stories to tell. See them in Forrest Gump.

A bookish know-it-all with a bossy streak, Hermione Granger always stands up for what she believes in. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Steven Universe is an excitable youth who likes junk food and trying to save the world. See them in Steven Universe.

GLaDOS will supply the food when you get together: a delicious cake. Of course, it could just be a trap so she can kill you. It’s hard to say. See them in Portal Series.

Liu Kang spends his days training his body and spirit, seeking to become the ultimate warrior. See them in Mortal Kombat.

Angel is fighting as best as he can, but the disease might be too powerful for even his strong, positive energy. See them in Rent.

Trying to get through school without being a burden to anyone, Tohru Honda stays cheerful despite her difficulties. See them in Fruits Basket.

Maurice Moss is a dedicated IT guy who even talks like a computer. See them in The IT Crowd.

This mathematical genius doesn't have time for small talk; Alan Turing needs to break Enigma, the Nazi's cipher machine. See them in The Imitation Game.

When Rin Matsuoka is not swimming, he mostly spends his time brooding or listening to angry Dubstep. See them in Free! Iwatobi Swim Club.