Because you like The Grinch in Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

A free-spirited artist, Marjane Satrapi is living under the shadow of an oppressive society. See them in Persepolis.

The son of Death has an obsession with perfection and symmetry. See them in Soul Eater.

Sylar's victims are found all over the country, many with their brains removed. See them in Heroes.

Big Boss is a disillusioned mercenary commander who wants to create a world for soldiers (and soldiers alone). See them in Metal Gear Series.

Tiffany Maxwell wishes people would stop reminding her about her dead husband. See them in Silver Linings Playbook.

Both intelligent and empathetic, Remus Lupin is worn down by the weight of a secret. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Even the smallest person can change the course of the world, if he's brave enough. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Lloyd Dobler is a kickboxer wearing his heart on his sleeve who would do anything for the woman he loves. See them in Say Anything.

An inquisitive archaeologist, Professor Hershel Layton knows a gentleman leaves no puzzle unsolved. See them in Professor Layton.

It’s usually the good-looking, charismatic, play-by-their-own-rules types that get everyone into trouble, and Tyler Durden is Exhibit A. See them in Fight Club.

Kumar Patel is always high, always hungry for sliders. See them in Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle.