Because you like Ford Prefect in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Gruff and sarcastic, Detective Harry Dresden use unconventional ways to track down perps, including using magic and the supernatural. See them in The Dresden Files.

What Troy Barnes lacks in common sense, he makes up for with heart. See them in Community.

Ofelia is face-to-face with the deadliest creatures of the underworld and completely unafraid. See them in Pan's Labryinth.

Relentlessly cheery Ned Flanders enjoys a nice piece of bread with water on the side for dipping See them in The Simpsons.

Marge Gunderson embodies the very best of the American Midwest. She's kind, friendly, and fiercely honest. See them in Fargo.

Leonard "Bones" McCoy is passionate, moral, and ready to stitch you back together. See them in Star Trek.

Andy Dwyer might not be completely literate, but he makes up for it in spirit. See them in Parks and Recreation.

A no-nonsense pro, Agent K has dedicated his whole life to his job. See them in Men in Black.

Waylon Smithers would do anything for his boss, and would love to do a few things *to* him. See them in The Simpsons.

As a doctor-in-training, John Dorian should have his head in the game. But most of the time, it's in the clouds. See them in Scrubs.

Effie Trinket is utterly enamored with all things fashion, make-up, and style. See them in The Hunger Games .

A consummate schemer with a knack for solving mysteries, Shawn Spencer has trouble taking anything seriously. See them in Psych.