Because you like Mookie in Do the Right Thing

Ponyboy Curtis is a "Greaser" on the surface, but he's a sensitive poet underneath. See them in The Outsiders.

When push comes to shove, the usually overly cautious Luigi has the heart of a hero. See them in Super Mario Bros..

Selfishly taking her father’s place to fight in the Imperial Army, Hua Mulan risks treason if they find out she isn’t who she says she is. See them in Mulan.

Smart but insecure, Tally Youngblood is torn between what she wants and what her society demands. See them in Uglies.

Small in stature, Clara Oswald has a big appetite for adventure. See them in Doctor Who.

An exuberant prankster, Naruto Uzumaki craves acknowledgement of any kind. See them in Naruto.

Beca Mitchell fancies herself an edgy loner, but it turns out being part of a group can be aca-amazing. See them in Pitch Perfect.

Academics weren't his strong suit. Luckily, Jesse Pinkman's street smarts are a cut above the rest. See them in Breaking Bad.

Willow Rosenberg may be a witch who can defeat the forces of evil, but she still gets emotional over kittens on the Internet. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Everyone Barney Stinson knows is getting married or pregnant. But he's just getting more awesome. See them in How I Met Your Mother.