Because you like Pee-Wee Herman in Pee-Wee's Big Adventure

An alien, a time-traveler, and an esper are following Haruhi Suzumiya, who – unknown to herself – is a near-omnipotent reality warper. See them in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

Morpheus is wise enough to see into the bones of the world. See them in The Matrix.

Paulie Bleeker is shy, sweet, and super into orange tic-tacs. See them in Juno.

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

As a doctor-in-training, John Dorian should have his head in the game. But most of the time, it's in the clouds. See them in Scrubs.

Beneath Lena Duchannes' prickly exterior lurks a sensitive, compassionate soul. See them in Beautiful Creatures.

After years of living vicariously through other people's heroic stories, Wade Watts is about to become a hero himself. See them in Ready Player One.

Awkward and anxious. It's not easy being Meg Griffin. See them in Family Guy.

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.

With those dearest to him dead and no one to trust, Max Rockatansky is a slightly hysterical man alone on the run in a post-apocalyptic world. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.

The self-described "ghost with the most" knows the ins-and-outs of specter life like no other. Just ask him. See them in Beetlejuice.

The fearless bodyguard of Rick Flag, Katana will ruthlessly kill her enemies, trapping their souls in her sword. See them in DC Extended Universe.