Because you like Oscar in Sesame Street

Just call Jeff Lebowski The Dude. Or His Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into that whole brevity thing. See them in The Big Lebowski.

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.

Beneath Arthur's brash demeanor lurks the heart of a compassionate future king destined to unite the five kingdoms. See them in Merlin.

Surly and sarcastic, Manny travels alone and prefers it that way. See them in Ice Age.

Wheatley's got an endless supply of bad ideas that he wants to share. See them in Portal Series.

Violet Parr is an angsty teen would love to become even more invisible than her superpowers allow. See them in The Incredibles.

England may cultivate the image of a well-bred gentleman, but he has both the temper and mouth of a seasoned sailor. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.

Despite this being Robin Buckley's first rodeo with the strange things that go down in Hawkins, she is quick to adapt and proves herself to be a loyal friend. See them in Stranger Things.

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.

Toph is a tenacious earthbender full of spirit and spunk and hates when people try to baby her because she's blind. See them in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Just because he rules Hades, doesn't mean he can't be fun! See them in Hercules.

Winston Bishop is sweet, thoughtful, and a little oblivious. And above, he's a loyal friend. See them in New Girl.