Because you like Marlena Rosenbluth in Water for Elephants
Andy Dwyer might not be completely literate, but he makes up for it in spirit. See them in Parks and Recreation.
Charlie Bucket may be down-on-his-luck, but his spirits are always sky high. See them in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Beneath Yuji Sakai's meek exterior lies an exceptionally keen mind and a strong inner will. See them in Shakugan no Shana.
He's a dedicated cop and a nice guy. But James Gordon is learning that Gotham is not a city for nice guys. See them in Gotham.
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.
Introspective Theodore Twombly would rather observe life than participate in it. See them in Her.
Moe Szyslak is the crabby owner of the grimiest bar in Springfield. See them in The Simpsons.
Everyone Barney Stinson knows is getting married or pregnant. But he's just getting more awesome. See them in How I Met Your Mother.
The Terminator is an emotionless killing machine who won't stop until he's changed the future. See them in The Terminator.
Oscar Jarjayes is a sword-swinging, fearless Commander of the Royal Guard who cross-dresses as a man. See them in Rose of Versailles.
With her consciousness so easily shifted between bodies, Motoko Kusanagi is left unsure of who or what she really is. See them in Ghost in the Shell.