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.

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.

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.

Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.

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

Whether it's randomly bursting into song or writing Nancy Drew fan-fiction, Jess proudly marches to the beat of her own drum. See them in New Girl.

Sophisticated and aloof, Darcy couldn’t care less about marriage, despite women throwing themselves upon him with wishes of matrimony. See them in Pride & Prejudice.

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.