Because you like James Wilson in House M.D.

Shrek is a nasty-on-the-surface ogre with a heart of gold and an earful of wax. See them in Shrek.

Abandoned by her parents, Rey made her living selling scrap metal and got used to being her own friend and teacher. See them in Star Wars Series.

Clary Fray's philosophy: dive into the supernatural underworld first and ask questions later. See them in City of Bones.

Tina Belcher is on the cusp of puberty, and she has no shame when it comes to boys, butts, and brassieres. See them in Bob's Burgers.

Bart Simpson is an aspiring juvenile delinquent who doesn't want you to have a cow, man! See them in The Simpsons.

A formerly timid caterpillar, Kurt Hummel is transforming into a glamorous, confident butterfly. See them in Glee.

Stewie Griffin is just your average evil-genius, talking, sociopathic baby. See them in Family Guy.

Juno MacGuff is hoping sarcasm will get her through the stress of teenage life. And also, teenage pregnancy. See them in Juno.

Suzy Bishop is only 12, but her withering stare and withdrawn personality are enough to make anyone wilt. See them in Moonrise Kingdom.

An off-beat dork, John Egbert is funny, inventive, and endlessly optimistic. See them in Homestuck.

Everyone Barney Stinson knows is getting married or pregnant. But he's just getting more awesome. See them in How I Met Your Mother.

Teddy Sanders loves his frat brothers so much he might never leave school. See them in Neighbors.