Because you like Karen Smith in Mean Girls

Though the weight of a secret robs her of her voice, Melinda is nevertheless artistic, intelligent, and empathetic. See them in Speak .

Toph is a tenacious earthbender full of spirit and spunk and hates when people try to baby her because she's blind. See them in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Kenny McCormick is a boy of few words who likes nudie mags, NASCAR, monster trucks, origami, and Peruvian pan flute bands. See them in South Park.

Jessica Davis is the girl that guys like to like. See them in Thirteen Reasons Why .

There's more to this sweet, caring landlady than meets the eye. See them in Sherlock.

Neal Cassidy is a charming former thief with a heroic side. See them in Once Upon a Time.

Fiery, intelligent, and opinionated, Jo March rebels against the restrictions of her era. See them in Little Women.

On the outside, Gwen seems meek and calm. But she has an inner core of steel. See them in Merlin.

James Wilson is a compassionate doctor who willingly plays the sidekick. See them in House M.D..

April Ludgate doesn't like sunshine. She's more of a blood and guts kinda girl. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Hoban Washburne shows you can be a hotshot space pilot *and* play with dinosaurs. See them in Firefly.

Headstrong and sarcastic, Max Mayfield is a force for awkward middle school boys to contend with. See them in Stranger Things.