Because you like Stanley Ipkiss in The Mask

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

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

Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.

King Schultz is about as color-blind as a man of his era can be. See them in Django Unchained.

For Wreck It Ralph, it's not easy being the bad guy. Especially when you've been designed to destroy but really desire love. See them in Wreck-It Ralph.

Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

The Ice King is lonely and looking for a princess to sweep him off his feet. See them in Adventure Time.

Although Theon Greyjoy is treated well, he's still essentially a hostage. And that isn't so easy for him to forgive. See them in Game of Thrones.

Gene Belcher dreams of a future in the limelight, and he doesn't let his lack of talent hold him back. See them in Bob's Burgers.

Peter Pevensie shows as much courage as a child king as he did under The Blitz of London. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.