Because you like Krusty The Clown in The Simpsons

Susanna Kaysen is an aspiring writer, despairing young woman who struggles with suicidal thoughts. See them in Girl, Interrupted.

Liesel Meminger is trying to ease the suffering of those around her, German and Jew alike. See them in The Book Thief.

Oliver Tate is extremely articulate but hopelessly awkward. That's not a recipe for teenage happiness. See them in Submarine.

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

Nicky Nichols just wants to settle down with a nice girl, but being in prison is making that a little difficult. See them in Orange Is The New Black.

A brave "Young Wolf," Robb Stark has never lost a battle. See them in Game of Thrones.

Omar Little is a pretty chill guy, as long as you can forgive the stealing and killing people. See them in The Wire.

Burton Guster is a level-headed investigator with a "Super Sniffer" nose. See them in Psych.

Britta Perry has never met a cause she couldn't passionately champion—at least for a little bit. See them in Community.

More than any of her friends, Fluttershy is willing to see the best in everyone, a trait that has won over many enemies. See them in My Little Pony.

Merlin is half awkward teenager, half super-powerful wizard. He serves Prince Arthur of Camelot during the day and illegally learns magic at night. See them in Merlin.

He's a troubled insomniac in search of a moment to rest and a meaning to his existence. See them in Fight Club.