Because you like Jen Barber in The IT Crowd

Brandon Teena is an adventurous young man with the courage to be himself. See them in Boys Don't Cry.

A soulful bass player, Nick O'Leary can't stop sending breakup CDs to his ex. See them in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.

Gordie Lachance never had any friends later on like the ones he had when I was twelve. See them in Stand By Me.

Introverted Kira Yukimura is sweet, bubbly, and eager to make friends. See them in Teen Wolf.

Andy Dwyer might not be completely literate, but he makes up for it in spirit. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Darcy Lewis is a razor-sharp scientist studying things that science can't explain. See them in Thor.

Frodo might have carried the ring, but Samwise Gamgee carried the ring bearer. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Raz is a 10-year-old boy who mostly stays in his own head, which makes sense since that's where he is strongest. See them in Psychonauts.

Matt Flamhaff is not too concerned about being part of the popular crowd. Too bad his best friend is. See them in 13 Going on 30 .

Knuckles the Echidna is a 16-year-old red echidna (aka a spiny anteater) and guardian of the ancient Master Emerald. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.

Lazy and cynical‚ Bernard Black is the ultimate curmudgeon. See them in Black Books.

Viking Astrid Hofferson has it all: brains, brawn, and some killer braids. See them in How to Train Your Dragon.