Because you like Johnny Castle in Dirty Dancing

Terence Fletcher is a brutal and unflinchingly strict music teacher hell-bent on whipping his students into shape. See them in Whiplash.

Kyle Broflovski is an motional fourth-grader who plays Guitar Hero, speaks Pig Latin, and fights with his "Fat Ass" friend Cartman. See them in South Park.

People think that because Tris is small, or a girl, or a Stiff, she can't possibly be cruel. But they're wrong. See them in Divergent.

Cinder has been beaten down by the world, but she's learning that her cyborg abilities are pretty helpful. See them in Cinder .

Clary Fray's philosophy: dive into the supernatural underworld first and ask questions later. See them in City of Bones.

The Little Prince is a childlike wonder personified in a tiny package. See them in The Little Prince.

Mike Lane is magnetic, beefy, and street-smart, but how long can he keep up with the red-light scene? See them in Magic Mike.

While Fantine's gentleness has led others to take advantage of her, it ultimately forces her to become stronger. See them in Les Miserables.

Kathryn Merteuil may be a vain sociopath, but you won't be able to look away. See them in Cruel Intentions.

Sid Jenkins is the ultimate underachiever, but he doesn't mind. Well, he pretends he doesn't. See them in Skins.

Jack Bauer is a terrorist fighter who is scared of nothing and no one. The clock is ticking! See them in 24.

Sheldon Cooper is brilliant in every way except, well, interacting with any human being. See them in The Big Bang Theory.