Because you like The Tramp in Modern Times

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

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

Riley Blue is trying to outrun her bad luck, but she might not be fast enough. See them in Sense8.

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.

A company man who has never done a day of work, Creed Bratton pursues sketchy extracurricular activities that keep him busy. See them in The Office.

Gomez Addams fills his days with ghoulish and ghastly forms of recreation, enjoying life and all its pleasures to the fullest. See them in The Addams Family.

Riggan Thomson is a washed-up movie star running from his inner demons. Alas those inner demons look just like the superhero he used to play. See them in Birdman.

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.

An adventurous dreamer, George Bailey always winds up putting other people's dreams first. See them in It's A Wonderful Life.

Buddy Pine is an unhinged superfan of superheroes using technology to take down his idols. See them in The Incredibles.

A doting grandfather, Edwin Hoover also has a heroin addiction and a penchant for swearing. See them in Little Miss Sunshine.

Britta Perry has never met a cause she couldn't passionately champion—at least for a little bit. See them in Community.