Because you like Vada Sultenfuss in My Girl

For now Lindsay Weir is a geek, but who knows? Maybe she fits in better with the freaks. See them in Freaks and Geeks.

Alex Russo desperately wants to keep her magic – after all, things are so much easier when you can just wave a wand. See them in Wizards of Waverly Place.

Quint is a grizzled shark hunter with a love of the sea. See them in Jaws.

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.

Curiosity and compassion aren't always to Jonas' advantage. See them in The Giver.

The biggest lesson from this inspiring teacher? Carpe diem. See them in Dead Poets Society.

Puss In Boots is a suave, honorable ladies man/cat who's not above playing cute to get you to let down your guard. See them in Shrek 2.

In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions, people consider Brian a nerd. But he's more than that. See them in The Breakfast Club.

Yippee-ki-yay! John McClane doesn't go down without a fight. See them in Die Hard.

Patrick Verona is a bad boy who's after a tough girl. See them in 10 Things I Hate About You.

Norma Bates may look like a harmless housewife, but don't let that fool you. See them in Bates Motel.

Angel is fighting as best as he can, but the disease might be too powerful for even his strong, positive energy. See them in Rent.