Because you like Jeremy Jamm in Parks and Recreation

When the going gets tough, Rick Grimes gets tougher. It's a very useful trait when the world goes to hell. See them in The Walking Dead.

Steven Universe is an excitable youth who likes junk food and trying to save the world. See them in Steven Universe.

A plucky 13-year-old with a flair for the dramatic, Kiki is a witch in training. See them in Kiki's Delivery Service.

A weather-controlling mutant, Storm doesn't just use her powers to ruin Magneto's day with unexpected showers. She is truly a badass. See them in X-Men Series.

Growing up isn't easy: Chihiro's parents turned into pigs, she's enslaved at a bathhouse for demons, and oh yeah, she's fading from existence. See them in Spirited Away.

While Cassie Ainsworth's head is always in the clouds, her heart is always in the right place. See them in Skins.

Bedside manner is for chumps, not the brilliant Dr. Gregory House. See them in House M.D..

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

L is enigmatic, child-like, and one of the smartest people in the world. See them in Death Note.

If you need her, Lisa Simpson will be in her room with her saxophone and a good book. See them in The Simpsons.

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.

Jim Halpert is a master at the art of making it through the work day, including participating in an office Olympics. See them in The Office.