Because you like Mario in Super Mario Bros.

Fiery and adventurous, Amy Pond is the sort of woman you'd want by your side on a journey through time and space. See them in Doctor Who.

Driven by obsession and anxiety, Monk bravely overcomes, or at least battles, his fears to help the world. See them in Monk.

Effortlessly sexy, calm, and collected, Eric Northman is equally at home ripping off heads and flirting with waitresses. See them in True Blood.

Evan is a sensible kid, but being sensible isn't going to help him lose his virginity. See them in Superbad.

Despite the war-torn world around him, Mal Reynolds still holds onto the shred of hope that life can be more than just living another day. See them in Firefly.

Warm and caring, Kitty Forman acts like a mom towards all of her kids' friends. See them in That '70s Show.

An opinionated pothead with a passion for conspiracy theories, Steven Hyde is secretly more sensitive than he lets on. See them in That '70s Show.

Madman, murderer, or musician? No one knows the Phantom behind the mask. See them in The Phantom of the Opera.

Klaus Baudelaire's photographic memory saves the lives of his siblings many times over. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Goh Peik Lin is funny, unfiltered, and a fiercely supportive friend. See them in Crazy Rich Asians.

Most kids hope for a car for their 16th birthday, but Mia Thermopolis' present is a country to rule. See them in The Princess Diaries.