Because you like James T. Kirk in Star Trek

Penelope Garcia is the smartest ex-con turned FBI tech, but her fashion never fails to raise eyebrows. See them in Criminal Minds.

David Rose likes his rose chilled, his linens pressed, and his family quiet. See them in Schitt's Creek.

In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions, people consider Brian a nerd. But he's more than that. See them in The Breakfast Club.

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

Matilda Wormwood is so smart, she taught herself how to be psychic. See them in Matilda.

Bob Belcher runs a lonely burger joint, and even though his wit is lost on his eccentric family, he doesn't let that faze him. See them in Bob's Burgers.

Most kids hope for a car for their 16th birthday, but Mia Thermopolis' present is a country to rule. See them in The Princess Diaries.

Brian Griffin is the most scholarly member of the family—when he's not drunk on martinis. See them in Family Guy.

Haymitch Abernathy is a trainer for the tributes of District 12, although he's never sober enough to give much advice. See them in The Hunger Games .

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.

There are rumors that the Spirit was an Egyptian Pharaoh in his past, but without any memories, he doesn't know how true they are. See them in Yu-Gi-Oh! .

His nickname of 'Zero' says a lot about what other people think of him, but he's finally standing up for himself. See them in Holes.