Because you like Milhouse Van Houten in The Simpsons

Gene Belcher dreams of a future in the limelight, and he doesn't let his lack of talent hold him back. See them in Bob's Burgers.

The biggest nerd in high school, Bill Haverchuck is the biggest target for bullies. See them in Freaks and Geeks.

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.

Baloo is a fun-lovin' bear who just needs the bare necessities of life See them in The Jungle Book.

C is for cookie, and that's more than good enough for him. See them in Sesame Street.

After years of living vicariously through other people's heroic stories, Wade Watts is about to become a hero himself. See them in Ready Player One.

Hank McCoy is a quintessential nerdy scientist but with a few rather unconventional physical attributes. See them in X-Men Series.

Thanks to the contributions of this 14-year-old, the world is only occasionally destroyed by his grandfather. See them in Rick and Morty.

Shaggy might be a bit of a slacker, but his heart and his stomach are usually in the right place. See them in Scooby-Doo.