Because you like Henry Chinaski in Barfly
Everyone Barney Stinson knows is getting married or pregnant. But he's just getting more awesome. See them in How I Met Your Mother.
When Jessica Jones is not throwing back drinks, she's taking down bad guys with her strength, detective skills, and foul-mouthed insults. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Korra is stubborn, outgoing, and faced with huge responsibilities she might not be ready for. See them in The Legend of Korra.
Bart Simpson is an aspiring juvenile delinquent who doesn't want you to have a cow, man! See them in The Simpsons.
If you need her, Lisa Simpson will be in her room with her saxophone and a good book. See them in The Simpsons.
With great power comes great responsibility, but Peter Parker always seems to get the short end of that bargain. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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.
Larger than life and wealthy beyond measure, Willy Wonka is more than a titan in the sweets industry; he is an arbiter of taste. See them in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Intelligent and compassionate, Hazel Lancaster would rather face things, even bad things, than sugarcoat the truth. See them in The Fault in Our Stars.
Charlie Kelmeckis is a wallflower who's starting to blossom into something more. See them in The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
Jim Halpert is a master at the art of making it through the work day, including participating in an office Olympics. See them in The Office.
