Because you like Baloo in The Jungle Book

Fiery, intelligent, and opinionated, Jo March rebels against the restrictions of her era. See them in Little Women.

Jade Jade Harley might not be the best at reading social cues, but her bravery and selflessness means she's a great friend to have. See them in Homestuck.

Calling Alicia Florrick a "good wife" is damning this smart, capable, thoughtful woman with too-faint praise. See them in The Good Wife.

Intelligent and confident, Maeve Wiley grew up alone and has no problem hitting you in the crotch if you disrespect her. See them in Sex Education.

Nadia Vulvokov is a no-nonsense broad with a dark sense of humor and a flippant attitude. See them in Russian Doll.

Georgina Sparks uses beauty, brains, and power to always get her way. See them in Gossip Girl.

Puss In Boots is a suave, honorable ladies man/cat who's not above playing cute to get you to let down your guard. See them in Shrek 2.

Just because Dracula wants to suck your blood doesn't mean he's not a gentleman. See them in Dracula.

The Warden of the camp says that digging holes in the desert builds character, but Stanley Yelnats suspects there's more to it. See them in Holes.

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

Taking down villains, standing up to sexism, and pulling off a bright-red lipstick are all in a day's work for Agent Peggy Carter. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Tony Stark's interests include cocktails, beautiful women, particle physics, and saving the world. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.