Because you like Frank Costanza in Seinfeld

Krusty The Clown somehow makes life sillier and more somber at the same time. See them in The Simpsons.

Rick Dalton is an aging actor with insecurity issues. See them in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Gordie Lachance never had any friends later on like the ones he had when I was twelve. See them in Stand By Me.

Frederick Frankenstein is an eccentric (O.K., maybe a little insane) professor who is excited to be delving into his family's past. See them in Young Frankenstein.

Donna Meagle has a Benz, a fool-proof strategy to pick up men, and the number for R&B star Ginuine's direct line. Enough said. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Peter Venkman's "research" projects are designed to get undergraduate students to sleep with him. Though it turns out he can bust ghosts. See them in Ghostbusters.

A formerly righteous wizard, Saruman has been corrupted by the forces of evil. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

This elf loves smiling, eating sugar, and spreading Christmas cheer. And no matter what, Buddy always sees the best in people. See them in Elf.

Blunt, petty, neurotic, Larry David can never live and let live. See them in Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Sam Weir lives for the simple things in life: watching Saturday Night Live and reading comic books. See them in Freaks and Geeks.

A self-proclaimed diva, Mercedes Jones is on the hunt for a stage worthy of her talents. See them in Glee.

Joe West is overprotective and secretive when his children are involved. See them in DC Extended Universe.