Because you like Ernie in Sesame Street

Hoban Washburne shows you can be a hotshot space pilot *and* play with dinosaurs. See them in Firefly.

Waylon Smithers would do anything for his boss, and would love to do a few things *to* him. See them in The Simpsons.

With her mastery of martial arts and her prodigious building skills, Wyldstyle projects an air of invincibility. But she's not bulletproof. See them in The Lego Movie.

Though she has the normal insecurities of a 15-year-old, Aurora is both courageous and empathetic. See them in Maleficent.

Gene Belcher dreams of a future in the limelight, and he doesn't let his lack of talent hold him back. See them in Bob's Burgers.

Angela Martin is uptight and puritanical, outside of the affair she's having with a co-worker. See them in The Office.

When he’s not working at the banana stand or awkwardly hitting on his cousin, George Michael tries his best to appease his father. See them in Arrested Development.

A majestic ruler, Mufasa is respected throughout the animal kingdom. See them in The Lion King.

The biggest nerd in high school, Bill Haverchuck is the biggest target for bullies. See them in Freaks and Geeks.

Dewey Finn will rock you. He feels rock and roll in his blood and guts. See them in School of Rock.

Samantha Jones is a try-sexual who'll try anything once. See them in Sex and the City.

Peter Pevensie shows as much courage as a child king as he did under The Blitz of London. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.