Because you like Ellis Lacey in Brooklyn

Topanga Lawrence has been a put-together intellectual since basically the moment she could talk. See them in Boy Meets World.

Marshall Eriksen is a lawyer in love who is enjoying life. See them in How I Met Your Mother.

Oliver Tate is extremely articulate but hopelessly awkward. That's not a recipe for teenage happiness. See them in Submarine.

Brian Griffin is the most scholarly member of the family—when he's not drunk on martinis. See them in Family Guy.

After years of being a nerdy loner, Seth Cohen can't wait to shower charm on his newfound friends. See them in The O.C..

Lyra Belacqua is prone to getting in trouble, but she's also clever enough to get out of it. Most of the time. See them in The Golden Compass.

Introspective Theodore Twombly would rather observe life than participate in it. See them in Her.

Alfredo Linguini can whip up five star meals effortlessly. Just don't look under his hat. See them in Ratatouille.

Raj Koothrappali is an astrophysicist who sees stars when he feebly tries to chat up women. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

Rory Williams is a caring companion whose specialty is looking after others. See them in Doctor Who.

Anger is a cantankerous hothead whose job is to get others riled up. See them in Inside Out.

A suave proprietor of an upscale nightclub and gambling den, Rick Blaine is dealing with World War II and a broken heart. See them in Casablanca.