Because you like Greg Focker in Meet the Parents
Irene Adler has to use both her brains and her body to survive. Luckily, she's usually the most brilliant person in the room. See them in Sherlock.
Daria Morgendorffer is so defensive that she actively works to make people dislike her so that she don't feel bad when they do. See them in Daria.
Frodo might have carried the ring, but Samwise Gamgee carried the ring bearer. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
For now Lindsay Weir is a geek, but who knows? Maybe she fits in better with the freaks. See them in Freaks and Geeks.
The chronically bizarre Dwight Schrute is the world’s most dependable assistant to the regional manager. See them in The Office.
One of the best in the magical world, Mad-Eye has the battle scars to prove his dedication to such a dangerous job. See them in Harry Potter Series.
Rose Tyler may have not done too well in school, but she's certainly holding her own in space. See them in Doctor Who.
Glenn Rhee somehow never loses his enthusiastic spirit – even in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. See them in The Walking Dead.
The Genie is the perfect buddy, granting every wish we might have and keeping life good-spirited. See them in Aladdin.
Alex Dunphy's self-reliant intelligence comes with a healthy dash of sarcasm. See them in Modern Family.
Once a handsome prince, the Beast is now a grumpy, furry, monster. It's hard to pinpoint which mammal he resembles the most. See them in Beauty and the Beast.
Andrea Sachs' boss is not happy unless everyone around her is panicked, nauseous or suicidal. See them in The Devil Wears Prada.