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

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

Bookish and socially anxious, Ruby Roundhouse is a teenager turned action heroine. See them in Jumanji.

Relentlessly cheerful and optimistic, Erin Hannon is an office receptionist. See them in The Office.

GLaDOS will supply the food when you get together: a delicious cake. Of course, it could just be a trap so she can kill you. It’s hard to say. See them in Portal Series.

Assistant to the demanding editor-in-chief, Emily Charlton comes across as cold and insensitive. But who can blame her? See them in The Devil Wears Prada.

Squidward Tentacles is a pretentious clarinet player in search of peace and quiet. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.

Mike Wheeler loves Dungeons and Dragons, even after his real life starts imitating the game. See them in Stranger Things.

A brilliant graduate student in Italy for "research," Oliver has other things on his mind: flirting, swimming, and dancing. See them in Call Me by Your Name.

Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.

This isn't the Captian Hook of your nightmares; he's charming and devilishly handsome. See them in Once Upon a Time.

Louise Belcher might be just a kid, but she can manipulate just about anyone with a pulse. All in the name of fun, of course. See them in Bob's Burgers.

Bumbling, jolly, and loyal, Rubeus Hagrid has the uncanny ability to make the best of a bad situation. See them in Harry Potter Series.