Because you like Lindsay Bluth Funke in Arrested Development
Frodo might have carried the ring, but Samwise Gamgee carried the ring bearer. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Kyle Broflovski is an motional fourth-grader who plays Guitar Hero, speaks Pig Latin, and fights with his "Fat Ass" friend Cartman. See them in South Park.
Mother Gothel is a great mother as long as you never, ever, break the rules. See them in Tangled.
Kathryn Merteuil may be a vain sociopath, but you won't be able to look away. See them in Cruel Intentions.
The self-described "ghost with the most" knows the ins-and-outs of specter life like no other. Just ask him. See them in Beetlejuice.
Kesuke Miyagi is a karate expert who thinks the best way a scrawny high schooler can learn how to defend himself is by washing every surface in sight. See them in The Karate Kid.
Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.
A fearless superhero, Carol Danvers always aims to go higher, further, faster. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Michael Kelso gets by on his good looks and his openhearted nature. See them in That '70s Show.
Randy Marsh is a geologist and Nobel Prize winner who is into binge drinking, starting riots, the Food Network, and P.F. Changs. See them in South Park.
Butters Stotch is a kind-hearted student who likes ladybugs, Charlie's Angels, art class, baby-back ribs, and Little Bunny Foo Foo. See them in South Park.