Because you like Hal Wilkerson in Malcolm in the Middle

John Yossarian is trapped in irony as he must be insane to leave the war but if he does try to leave, he'll be deemed sane and will be forced to stay, See them in Catch-22.

Erlich Bachman is an overconfident wannabe mentor blowing all types of smoke around the tech industry. See them in Silicon Valley.

Donatello might come off as a tad nerdy, but don't let his geekiness fool you. He's a trained ninja and a skilled fighter. See them in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Relentlessly cheerful and optimistic, Erin Hannon is an office receptionist. See them in The Office.

Taystee Jefferson is always down for a laugh and to help a friend out. See them in Orange Is The New Black.

Violet Harmon takes teen angst to a paranormal level. See them in American Horror Story.

Frank Reynolds is too gross even for the prostitutes he hires. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .

A neurotic people pleaser, Tom Wambsgans is both ambitious and spineless. See them in Succession.

Brian Griffin is the most scholarly member of the family—when he's not drunk on martinis. See them in Family Guy.

With each reboot, Janet progresses more and becomes capable of human emotions. See them in The Good Place.

Scooby-Doo always keeps his priorities in order: eat snacks first, solve mysteries later. See them in Scooby-Doo.

Michael Bluth is the only sane person in a family of eccentrics. At least, that's how he thinks of himself. See them in Arrested Development.