Because you like Penny Lane in Almost Famous

Brilliant but self-destructive, Lip Gallagher spends more time stirring up trouble than hitting the books. See them in Shameless.

Adults call him troubled and kids call him crazy, but Donnie Darko is too busy following the instructions of a giant bunny rabbit to care. See them in Donnie Darko.

Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.

Kilgrave is a domineering, abusive boyfriend. Then, add in the power of mind control. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

M. Bison is a diabolical megalomaniac hell-bent on dominating the world. See them in Street Fighter.

It turns out breaking open an ancient cursed statue will do funny things to a girl like Enchantress. See them in Suicide Squad.

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

Pro tip: the psych ward is not the best place to find a mentor like Lisa Rowe. See them in Girl, Interrupted.

Not a great influence with her classmates, this 13-year-old "cool girl" likes to shoplift, chug alcohol, and snort crushed pills. See them in thirteen.

Louise Belcher might be just a kid, but she can manipulate just about anyone with a pulse. All in the name of fun, of course. See them in Bob's Burgers.

After Rintarou Okabe develops the Phone Microwave, some of his fantasies start to seem uncomfortably real. See them in Steins;Gate.

Protecting his family's name and its power are more important to Tywin Lannister than anything or anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.