Because you like Count Olaf in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Chuck Bass is notorious for his flamboyant sense of style and love of partying. See them in Gossip Girl.

Hiccup Haddock III may be the only Viking nerd in recorded history. See them in How to Train Your Dragon.

This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.

A rebellious blue-haired art student, Karou has mysterious connections to a magical world. See them in Daughter of Smoke and Bone .

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

Stoic, cynical, and brilliant, Solid Snake was genetically engineered to be the perfect soldier. See them in Metal Gear Series.

After alien Haruko rides in on her Vespa, giant robots spouting from Naota Nandaba's forehead soon become the least of his worries. See them in FLCL.

Steve Stifler is more than just a dude with a hot mom. He's also rude, profane, and obnoxious. See them in American Pie.

Duck, girl, and legend: Ahiru's identities confuse even herself at times, and she often wonders which of them is truly her. See them in Princess Tutu.

Bo Dennis once dreamed of being prom queen, but then she found out that she's part of some ageless secret race that feeds on humans. See them in Lost Girl.

Chandler Bings keeps his friends on their toes with his cutting wit, all the while trying to discover his own place in life. Could he BE any funnier? See them in Friends.

Olivia Benson brings order to a world full of chaos. And she never forgets who she's fighting for. See them in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.