Because you like Oscar in Sesame Street

A meticulous forensic scientist, Edward Nygma is insanely good at his job. Emphasis on the "insane" part. See them in Gotham.

The Genie is the perfect buddy, granting every wish we might have and keeping life good-spirited. See them in Aladdin.

Glenn Rhee somehow never loses his enthusiastic spirit – even in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. See them in The Walking Dead.

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.

Miss Havisham is the creepiest old rich lady in town. See them in Great Expectations.

Everything is fascinating to Octavia Blake who has been locked away for her entire life. See them in The 100.

Konata Izumi has a live-now, worry-later view of the world. See them in Lucky Star.

Red doesn't like to explain herself. She wants her work to do the talking. See them in Transistor.

The witty Aku would be an ideal dinner guest, if he weren't a demon. See them in Samurai Jack.

People make more sense to the hyper-logical Temperance Brennan after they're dead. See them in Bones.

An opportunistic fugitive-turned-bounty-hunter, Faye Valentine uses both grit and her good looks to get ahead. See them in Cowboy Bebop.