Because you like Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz

Carrie Bradshaw is a sex columnist addicted to expensive shoes, Cosmopolitan martinis, and unavailable men. See them in Sex and the City.

Although Borat has a curious mind, he has no filter, and some very out of date views on just about everything. See them in Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.

Blake Henderson is happiest smoking weed on the roof ‘til the end of time, but the real world just has a way of killing his vibe. See them in Workaholics.

When their organization was infiltrated by evil HYDRA, who was the one guy Captain America trusted? A former soldier with kickass wings named Sam Wilson. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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

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.

Because of Miles Edgeworth, the truth will always make itself known. See them in Ace Attorney Series .

With an incredible ability to fake a smile, Selina Meyer is a gifted politician serving as Vice President. And maybe one day the President will actually call her. See them in Veep.

Cassie Sullivan is resilient and resourceful, but she's not quite as brave as she pretends to be. See them in The 5th Wave.

Shana is a red-haired warrior with a black-and-white worldview. See them in Shakugan no Shana.

Whether it's randomly bursting into song or writing Nancy Drew fan-fiction, Jess proudly marches to the beat of her own drum. See them in New Girl.

Stranded on Mars, Mark Watney is armed with quick wits, an electronic diary, disco music, and an undying resolve to make it back. See them in The Martian.