Because you like Ryu in Street Fighter

The Genie is the perfect buddy, granting every wish we might have and keeping life good-spirited. See them in Aladdin.

Gordie Lachance never had any friends later on like the ones he had when I was twelve. See them in Stand By Me.

Alyssa Foley is a blunt and crass teenage runaway. See them in The End of the F World.

Awkward and anxious. It's not easy being Meg Griffin. See them in Family Guy.

A loyal assistant to Nelson and Murdock, Karen Page has a way of finding trouble. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Daphne Blake's unfailing enthusiasm keeps the team's morale up even as they're battling evil spirits and other ghouls. See them in Scooby-Doo.

Just call Jeff Lebowski The Dude. Or His Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into that whole brevity thing. See them in The Big Lebowski.

You won't like him when Bruce Banner is angry. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Juliet Starling is a cheerleader by day, gleefully unhinged zombie killer by night. See them in Lollipop Chainsaw.

For a taciturn, shadowy vampire, Angel has got a big mouth. See them in Angel.

Reckless, vulgar, loud-mouthed: that's what makes Amethyst so awesome. See them in Steven Universe.

Effie Trinket is utterly enamored with all things fashion, make-up, and style. See them in The Hunger Games .