Because you like Miles Halter in Looking for Alaska

A deadbeat dad and small-time con-artist, Frank Gallagher gives nothing and yet expects everything. See them in Shameless.

Konata Izumi has a live-now, worry-later view of the world. See them in Lucky Star.

Jasmine dreams of something more than palace life, and she's not afraid to go get it. See them in Aladdin.

Dallas Winston is headed down a dangerous, criminal road. See them in The Outsiders.

Hayley Stark is a sarcastic 14-year-old with an unusual passion. See them in Hard Candy.

Kenny McCormick is a boy of few words who likes nudie mags, NASCAR, monster trucks, origami, and Peruvian pan flute bands. See them in South Park.

If only real life were as easy for Abed Nadir to understand as he knows pop culture. See them in Community.

Elaine Benes is a tough New Yorker who can hang with the guys, and date the ones who are "sponge-worthy." See them in Seinfeld.

This bite-sized, power-hungry plankton is determined to uncover the secret recipe for the Krusty Krab burger. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.

A 100-plus-year-old who looks like a dreamy teenager, Edward Cullen warns girls to avoid him, which makes them want him even more. See them in Twilight.

Woody is a selfless leader of Andy's toys who likes change less than a snake in his boots. See them in Toy Story.

Yukiteru is a reclusive observer who would rather watch life go by than participate in it. See them in The Future Diary.