Because you like Emerson Cod in Pushing Daisies

Unaware of the fact that he's a toy and made of plastic, Buzz Lightyear is a spaceman on a mission fully of snappy catch phrases. See them in Toy Story.

Equal parts klutzy and clever, Ella is not afraid to take her fate into her own hands. See them in Ella Enchanted.

Charming and confident, Gus Waters is determined to leave a lasting mark on the world. See them in The Fault in Our Stars.

Faced with inequality, Gale Hawthorne has a rebellious spirit that only grows. See them in The Hunger Games .

Whether it's randomly bursting into song or writing Nancy Drew fan-fiction, Jess proudly marches to the beat of her own drum. See them in New Girl.

Charles Xavier is a telepath who believes mutants and humans are both good at heart and can live in harmony. See them in X-Men Series.

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

Emily Fields has been very guarded, careful of whom she trusts and reveals her secrets to. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

Even the smallest person can change the course of the world, if he's brave enough. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Talented but anxious, Shinji Ikari struggles to bear the challenges that life hands him. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Although Penny's friends have genius-level IQs, they regularly come to her for advice and insight. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

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