Because you like Donkey in Shrek

An off-beat dork, John Egbert is funny, inventive, and endlessly optimistic. See them in Homestuck.

Wanting more out of life, Pam Beesly has a job she isn't crazy about and is engaged to a guy she's not sure is "The One." See them in The Office.

Mitchell Pritchett prefers to have a place for everything and everything in its place. See them in Modern Family.

Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.

Rory Williams is a caring companion whose specialty is looking after others. See them in Doctor Who.

In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions, people consider Brian a nerd. But he's more than that. See them in The Breakfast Club.

A compassionate medical student, Martha Jones has found a Doctor she can really look up to. See them in Doctor Who.

Benoit Blanc is Sherlock with Southern charm, and a mysterious benefactor. See them in Knives Out.

Rick Sanchez is a gruff, alcoholic mad scientist, with the emphasis on "mad." See them in Rick and Morty.

Carol Peletier's credo: your strength comes from who you are, not who you used to be. See them in The Walking Dead.

It’s a shame that the Seven Kingdoms doesn’t allow a woman to rule. The scheming, focused Cersei Lannister would do a far better job than either of her sons. See them in Game of Thrones.