Because you like John Winger in Stripes

Peter Venkman's "research" projects are designed to get undergraduate students to sleep with him. Though it turns out he can bust ghosts. See them in Ghostbusters.

Ted is a cursing, smoking, drinking teddy bear who's anything but cuddly. See them in Ted.

Shawn Hunter may be a bit of a rebellious bad boy, but he has a heart that's pure gold. See them in Boy Meets World.

Jane Smith is a stone-cold killer, but you would never know it from looking at her. See them in Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

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

Lloyd Dobler is a kickboxer wearing his heart on his sleeve who would do anything for the woman he loves. See them in Say Anything.

David Rossi may chase serial killers for a living, but he's more interested in what wine pairs well with tonight's parmigiana. See them in Criminal Minds.

Jack Bauer is a terrorist fighter who is scared of nothing and no one. The clock is ticking! See them in 24.

For Louie C.K., comedy is tough but fatherhood is even tougher. See them in Louie.

Blunt, petty, neurotic, Larry David can never live and let live. See them in Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Privileged young Bruce's childhood was nearly perfect. Now, his life is anything but. See them in Gotham.

Just call Jeff Lebowski The Dude. Or His Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into that whole brevity thing. See them in The Big Lebowski.