Because you like Vern Tessio in Stand By Me
A karate master/rocket scientist/squirrel, Sandy Cheeks is the only one who can clean up the other resident's messes in Bikini Bottom. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.
There's more to this sweet, caring landlady than meets the eye. See them in Sherlock.
Calling Alicia Florrick a "good wife" is damning this smart, capable, thoughtful woman with too-faint praise. See them in The Good Wife.
Aerith Gainsborough has lived a simple life, but when the world is threatened she's willing to step up and do whatever she can to help. See them in Final Fantasy Series.
A childlike space cadet, Brittany Pierce has a surprisingly open-minded spirit. See them in Glee.
As Marlena Rosenbluth is finding out, confidence in the limelight doesn't always translate to power at home. See them in Water for Elephants.
Billy Butcher's job is to give everyone hell by any means necessary. See them in The Boys.
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.
Oliver Tate is extremely articulate but hopelessly awkward. That's not a recipe for teenage happiness. See them in Submarine.
A star student destined for Princeton, nerdy Devi Vishwakumar dreams of losing her virginity to a stone-cold hottie who can "rock her all night long." See them in Never Have I Ever.
The biggest lesson from this inspiring teacher? Carpe diem. See them in Dead Poets Society.