Because you like Ignatius Reilly in A Confederacy of Dunces

A few millennia in the mortal realm have caused DEATH to be quite enamored of life. See them in Discworld.

This elf loves smiling, eating sugar, and spreading Christmas cheer. And no matter what, Buddy always sees the best in people. See them in Elf.

David Rose likes his rose chilled, his linens pressed, and his family quiet. See them in Schitt's Creek.

David Nolan is a noble fairy tale prince with the heart of a hero, regardless of whether he can remember his past or not. See them in Once Upon a Time.

Loyal and supportive, Cece Parekh is the best friend a girl could ask for. It doesn't hurt that she's a supermodel. See them in New Girl.

Fox McCloud leads a team of pilots through the Lylat System in search of the evil genius Andross, the villain that killed his father. See them in Star Fox.

Red doesn't like to explain herself. She wants her work to do the talking. See them in Transistor.

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

Although she's only six, Hushpuppy is a tough girl ready to stand up to terrifying, pre-historic beasts after the storm. See them in Beasts of the Southern Wild.

Ash Williams is a houseware clerk at S-Mart and the Chosen One. See them in The Evil Dead.

Klaus Baudelaire's photographic memory saves the lives of his siblings many times over. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.