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Maurice Moss is a dedicated IT guy who even talks like a computer. See them in The IT Crowd.

A soulful bass player, Nick O'Leary can't stop sending breakup CDs to his ex. See them in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.

Relentlessly cheery Ned Flanders enjoys a nice piece of bread with water on the side for dipping See them in The Simpsons.

For the sake of science, Kurisu Makise will persevere no matter how deep into the dark secrets of the world she finds herself. See them in Steins;Gate.

His murderous megalomania aside, Loki is quite charming. Just don't mention his strapping older brother; he's a tad jealous. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Meat Boy tenaciously throws himself into danger, and when he fails, he immediately gets back up and tries again. See them in Super Meat Boy.

Guillermo is the best servant a vampire could ask for. For years now. Not that he's counting. See them in What We Do In The Shadows.

Shaun is used to being lazy. And now, you're asking him to fight for his life? See them in Shaun of the Dead.

Undercover as an average high school student, Kallen Stadtfeld is actually most at ease when the action's fast, furious, and dangerous. See them in Code Geass.

Philip J. Fry accidentally cryogenically froze himself for a millennium. See them in Futurama.

Jenko was top dog in high school. Now he's bottom of the pack in the police academy. See them in 21 Jump Street.