Because you like Ricky in Trailer Park Boys
The cutest kitty this side of the galaxy, Nepeta Leijon is mischievous, caring, and obsessed with romance. See them in Homestuck.
Just call Jeff Lebowski The Dude. Or His Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into that whole brevity thing. See them in The Big Lebowski.
Kumar Patel is always high, always hungry for sliders. See them in Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle.
Lily Aldrin is a flaky but supportive kindergarten teacher and painter. See them in How I Met Your Mother.
Wanting more out of life, Pam Beesly has a job she isn't crazy about and is engaged to a guy she's not sure is "The One." See them in The Office.
Cosette is an idealistic woman whose innocence stands in contrast to her harsh childhood. See them in Les Miserables.
Liesel Meminger is trying to ease the suffering of those around her, German and Jew alike. See them in The Book Thief.
An adventurous dreamer, George Bailey always winds up putting other people's dreams first. See them in It's A Wonderful Life.
Audrey Horne may seem inquisitive and charming, but she can turn on a dime. See them in Twin Peaks.