Because you like Hawkeye Pierce in M*A*S*H

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

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.

He's a get rich or die tryin' kind of raccoon. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Glenn Rhee somehow never loses his enthusiastic spirit – even in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. See them in The Walking Dead.

A loyal assistant to Nelson and Murdock, Karen Page has a way of finding trouble. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Daphne Blake's unfailing enthusiasm keeps the team's morale up even as they're battling evil spirits and other ghouls. See them in Scooby-Doo.

Baloo is a fun-lovin' bear who just needs the bare necessities of life See them in The Jungle Book.

Marshall Eriksen is a lawyer in love who is enjoying life. See them in How I Met Your Mother.

As high-strung as she is talented, Rachel Berry both marches and sings to the beat of her own drum. See them in Glee.

Guillermo is the best servant a vampire could ask for. For years now. Not that he's counting. See them in What We Do In The Shadows.

Samwell Tarly is a scholar, not a fighter. But that's not good for an aspiring member of the Night's Watch. See them in Game of Thrones.

Josh Lucas just can't stop hanging around his stepsister's house. See them in Clueless.