Because you like Vern Tessio in Stand By Me

Topanga Lawrence has been a put-together intellectual since basically the moment she could talk. See them in Boy Meets World.

It's impossible to say whether Winifred Burkle is cuter than she is smart, or vice versa. See them in Angel.

This elf loves smiling, eating sugar, and spreading Christmas cheer. And no matter what, Buddy always sees the best in people. See them in Elf.

Dallas Winston is headed down a dangerous, criminal road. See them in The Outsiders.

Jim Stark is a teen torn apart by what the world asks of him. See them in Rebel Without A Cause.

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

Matt Flamhaff is not too concerned about being part of the popular crowd. Too bad his best friend is. See them in 13 Going on 30 .

Phoebe Halliwell is a bestselling author and martial arts master with power of premonitions. See them in Charmed.

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

Simon Spier has long known that he's gay, but he doesn't know how to open up about that – even to his closest friends See them in Love, Simon.

Mac is a karate-chopping, beer-chugging schemer. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .

A self-proclaimed diva, Mercedes Jones is on the hunt for a stage worthy of her talents. See them in Glee.