Because you like Thomas J. Sennett in My Girl

Butters Stotch is a kind-hearted student who likes ladybugs, Charlie's Angels, art class, baby-back ribs, and Little Bunny Foo Foo. See them in South Park.

Aldous Snow is a rock star who plays hard and parties harder. See them in Get Him to the Greek.

Curving free kicks and crosses is tough, but keeping her soccer passion from her disapproving family is way tougher for Jess. See them in Bend It Like Beckham.

Quirky and wildly imaginative, Amelie finds joy in the unnoticed things in life and aspires to bring happiness to all. See them in Amelie.

Usagi Tsukino may look like a lazy teen, but when Usagi conjures up her alter ego and calls her Sailor Scout team, no villain stands a chance. See them in Sailor Moon.

It’s usually the good-looking, charismatic, play-by-their-own-rules types that get everyone into trouble, and Tyler Durden is Exhibit A. See them in Fight Club.

The poster child for relentless cheer and resilience, Kimmy Schmidt may be an abuse survivor but she's also a lover of dancing and karaoke, candy, and dolphins. See them in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

You don't teach a class called "How To Get Away With Murder" without knowing a thing or two about getting away with things. See them in How to Get Away with Murder.

Her unhappy childhood has left her unsure of the existence of happy endings. Mary Jane Watson hides her pain beneath a joke and a smile. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Liu Kang spends his days training his body and spirit, seeking to become the ultimate warrior. See them in Mortal Kombat.

Meat Boy tenaciously throws himself into danger, and when he fails, he immediately gets back up and tries again. See them in Super Meat Boy.