Because you like Susie Carmichael in Rugrats
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.
Whether it's a fire or a pit of lions, there's almost no predicament that Violet Baudelaire can't get her and her siblings out of. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Effie Trinket is utterly enamored with all things fashion, make-up, and style. See them in The Hunger Games .
Miss Havisham is the creepiest old rich lady in town. See them in Great Expectations.
Dallas Winston is headed down a dangerous, criminal road. See them in The Outsiders.
Louise Belcher might be just a kid, but she can manipulate just about anyone with a pulse. All in the name of fun, of course. See them in Bob's Burgers.
It turns out breaking open an ancient cursed statue will do funny things to a girl like Enchantress. See them in Suicide Squad.
M. Bison is a diabolical megalomaniac hell-bent on dominating the world. See them in Street Fighter.
Kilgrave is a domineering, abusive boyfriend. Then, add in the power of mind control. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
This lab mouse has one thing on his huge brain: trying to take over the world on a nightly basis. See them in Pinky and the Brain.
Jasmine dreams of something more than palace life, and she's not afraid to go get it. See them in Aladdin.
Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.