Because you like Ernie in Sesame Street

Lloyd Dobler is a kickboxer wearing his heart on his sleeve who would do anything for the woman he loves. See them in Say Anything.

Nancy Wheeler is popular but independent, sheltered but gutsy. See them in Stranger Things.

In a group of self-serving career climbers, Laurel Castillo is the only one who wants to serve others. See them in How to Get Away with Murder.

Raven Reyes may be a deliquent, but she's also the youngest zero-gravity mechanic who fixed a 130-year old escape pod to make it through the descent to Earth. See them in The 100.

April Ludgate doesn't like sunshine. She's more of a blood and guts kinda girl. See them in Parks and Recreation.

The biggest lesson from this inspiring teacher? Carpe diem. See them in Dead Poets Society.

A level-headed show business icon despite his amphibian status, Kermit is the brains behind the success of the Muppets. See them in The Muppet Movie.

From arguing for democracy in the Galactic Senate to pursuing a forbidden romance, Padme Amidala handles danger gracefully. See them in Star Wars Series.

It turns out Dracula's son Alucard has some pretty severe daddy issues. See them in Castlevania.

Benji Applebaum is not a total nerd. He also happens to be super into magic. See them in Pitch Perfect.

High school is Hell, so Allison Reynolds spends her time giving herself tattoos with ballpoint pens and shaking dandruff out of her hair. See them in The Breakfast Club.

Though seemingly caring and calm, this motel owner has a mysterious streak of intensity. See them in Psycho.