Because you like Jack Bauer in 24

Annie Walker can bake a beautiful cupcake, but everything else in her life is a mess. See them in Bridesmaids.

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

Waylon Smithers would do anything for his boss, and would love to do a few things *to* him. See them in The Simpsons.

A childlike space cadet, Brittany Pierce has a surprisingly open-minded spirit. See them in Glee.

Even the smallest person can change the course of the world, if he's brave enough. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Shana is a red-haired warrior with a black-and-white worldview. See them in Shakugan no Shana.

Beneath Yuji Sakai's meek exterior lies an exceptionally keen mind and a strong inner will. See them in Shakugan no Shana.

Once a handsome prince, the Beast is now a grumpy, furry, monster. It's hard to pinpoint which mammal he resembles the most. See them in Beauty and the Beast.

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

Charlotte York is an idealistic art curator who loves horses, tennis and Elizabeth Taylor movies. See them in Sex and the City.

A weather-controlling mutant, Storm doesn't just use her powers to ruin Magneto's day with unexpected showers. She is truly a badass. See them in X-Men Series.