Because you like Sara Goldfarb in Requiem for a Dream

Sideshow Bob is a bitter ex-performer who was forced to do inhumane stunts for slapstick comedy. Now he's exacting revenge on his former boss, a clown. See them in The Simpsons.

Gordie Lachance never had any friends later on like the ones he had when I was twelve. See them in Stand By Me.

Paulie Bleeker is shy, sweet, and super into orange tic-tacs. See them in Juno.

Buddy Pine is an unhinged superfan of superheroes using technology to take down his idols. See them in The Incredibles.

Ruling with an iron fist, Pablo owns the drug trade and is bathing in the fame and wealth that the cocaine trade in Columbia offers. See them in Narcos.

Surly and sarcastic, Manny travels alone and prefers it that way. See them in Ice Age.

Cosette is an idealistic woman whose innocence stands in contrast to her harsh childhood. See them in Les Miserables.

Awkward and anxious. It's not easy being Meg Griffin. See them in Family Guy.

A company man who has never done a day of work, Creed Bratton pursues sketchy extracurricular activities that keep him busy. See them in The Office.

For a taciturn, shadowy vampire, Angel has got a big mouth. See them in Angel.

Wheatley's got an endless supply of bad ideas that he wants to share. See them in Portal Series.

Britta Perry has never met a cause she couldn't passionately champion—at least for a little bit. See them in Community.