Because you like Shaun in Shaun of the Dead
Although Penny's friends have genius-level IQs, they regularly come to her for advice and insight. See them in The Big Bang Theory.
Hiccup Haddock III may be the only Viking nerd in recorded history. See them in How to Train Your Dragon.
Artemis Fowl understands the way of the world. If he wins, he's a prodigy. If he loses, then he's crazy. That is how history is written. See them in Artemis Fowl.
Never shy about sharing what she thinks, Beatrice loves to make smart remarks and keep men on their toes. See them in Much Ado About Nothing.
In his transformation from hardened convict to moral paragon, Jean Valjean is the kind of man we should all aspire to be. See them in Les Miserables.
Despite the undeniably awful turn her life has taken, Rachel handles herself with remarkable grace. See them in Me and Earl and the Dying Girl .
Ellie is more world-weary than most 14-year-olds. You would be too if your world was infested with zombies. See them in The Last of Us.
Point the fun-loving Pippin Took towards second breakfast, and he's one happy hobbit. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Gene Belcher dreams of a future in the limelight, and he doesn't let his lack of talent hold him back. See them in Bob's Burgers.
It doesn't matter how noble or brave he is. Jon Snow is a bastard, and people don't let him forget it. See them in Game of Thrones.
Even with the world on the line, Bayonetta is an Umbra Witch who maintains a biting sense of humor. See them in Bayonetta.
