Because you like Yoshi in Super Mario Bros.

Yes, she's an "older" woman, but that just makes Mrs. Robinson sexier and more seductive. See them in The Graduate.

Leatherface's moods change with his masks. See them in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Christine Daae has been secretely taking lessons from a phantom musician. It sounded less creepy in her head. See them in The Phantom of the Opera.

Susan Pevensie is sensible, practical, and fiercely protective of those she loves. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.

Khan Noonien Singh is super strong, super smart, and out for revenge. He always seems to be two steps ahead of his enemies. See them in Star Trek Into Darkness.

A laid-back wanderer, Ginko has an empathetic, open-minded worldview. See them in Mushishi.

Dean Forester is just your friendly, neighborhood grocery bag boy. See them in Gilmore Girls.

Bedside manner is for chumps, not the brilliant Dr. Gregory House. See them in House M.D..

Jackie Burkhart is a privileged princess with a healthy dose of self-confidence. See them in That '70s Show.

A free-spirited girl, Kim doesn't judge by appearances. See them in Edward Scissorhands.

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.

CIA operative Carrie Mathison is on a self-assigned mission to follow a lead, whether it be the truth or just her delusions playing tricks. See them in Homeland.