Because you like Vada Sultenfuss in My Girl

While Jay Gatsby doesn't necessarily like to attend his parties, he knows how to throw a world-class bash. See them in The Great Gatsby.

Anya Jenkins has a real harsh bark to go with her demonic bite. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

If Lisbeth Salander can hurt a bastard who deserves it by digging up stuff about him, she feels good. See them in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

Lexi Howard feels most like herself when she's on stage, but reality always finds a way of pulling her back. See them in Euphoria.

Lane Kim is the drummer for Hep Alien, but don't let her mom know. See them in Gilmore Girls.

A no-nonsense pro, Agent K has dedicated his whole life to his job. See them in Men in Black.

Although Penny's friends have genius-level IQs, they regularly come to her for advice and insight. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

Kesuke Miyagi is a karate expert who thinks the best way a scrawny high schooler can learn how to defend himself is by washing every surface in sight. See them in The Karate Kid.

Benji Applebaum is not a total nerd. He also happens to be super into magic. See them in Pitch Perfect.

Her unhappy childhood has left her unsure of the existence of happy endings. Mary Jane Watson hides her pain beneath a joke and a smile. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

If you need her, Lisa Simpson will be in her room with her saxophone and a good book. See them in The Simpsons.