Because you like Ernie in Sesame Street

Southern belle Scarlett O'Hara is a heart-melter who has no problem looking after herself. See them in Gone with the Wind.

Tiana lives by a simple motto: "Fairy tales can come true. But you gotta make them happen, it all depends on you." See them in The Princess and the Frog.

Murph is inquisitive, compassionate, and stubborn, with a passion for science she shares with her dad. See them in Interstellar.

Wendy Corduroy is the ultimate in cool in Gravity Falls. See them in Gravity Falls.

When Andrew Neiman is not in classes during the day, he's rehearsing his drums until his hands bleed at night. See them in Whiplash.

Davos Seaworth is steadfast, intelligent, and trustworthy, which are hard traits to find in a place like Westeros. See them in Game of Thrones.

Violet Harmon takes teen angst to a paranormal level. See them in American Horror Story.

A childlike space cadet, Brittany Pierce has a surprisingly open-minded spirit. See them in Glee.

Princess Fiona is a damsel who doesn't need saving, but she's cursed with an embarrassing secret. See them in Shrek.

With an incredible ability to fake a smile, Selina Meyer is a gifted politician serving as Vice President. And maybe one day the President will actually call her. See them in Veep.

Jackie Burkhart is a privileged princess with a healthy dose of self-confidence. See them in That '70s Show.