Because you like Splinter in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Daring on a bike but haunted in his personal life, even Johnny Blaze isn't fast enough to outride his past. See them in Ghost Rider.

Princess Bubblegum is brilliant and determined, but can display a nasty temper. See them in Adventure Time.

A singing nanny, Mary Poppins is practically perfect in every way. See them in Mary Poppins.

Dallas Winston is headed down a dangerous, criminal road. See them in The Outsiders.

Not only could Hellboy avenge your death, he'd also have a sense of humor about it and not let it ruin the rest of his night. See them in Hellboy.

Courteous, dangerous, and powerful, Kaname Kuran controls an entire court of vampires. Very, very pretty vampires. See them in Vampire Knight.

For Sly Cooper, stealing isn't just about the haul. It's also about the journey. See them in Sly Cooper.

Effie Trinket is utterly enamored with all things fashion, make-up, and style. See them in The Hunger Games .

The Grinch's heart is just too small to appreciate Christmas. See them in Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

Merlin is half awkward teenager, half super-powerful wizard. He serves Prince Arthur of Camelot during the day and illegally learns magic at night. See them in Merlin.

Juliet Starling is a cheerleader by day, gleefully unhinged zombie killer by night. See them in Lollipop Chainsaw.