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.

Sookie St. James is a klutzy and perfectionist chef who's always there for her friends. See them in Gilmore Girls.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Poussey Washington is a former army brat who loves to read and loves her friends. See them in Orange Is The New Black.

A few millennia in the mortal realm have caused DEATH to be quite enamored of life. See them in Discworld.