Because you like Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City

Introspective Theodore Twombly would rather observe life than participate in it. See them in Her.

Ted is a cursing, smoking, drinking teddy bear who's anything but cuddly. See them in Ted.

Jesse Aarons' frustration can only find outlet in another world. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.

Tifa Lockhart is part mother hen, part martial arts bad-ass. See them in Final Fantasy Series.

Bart Simpson is an aspiring juvenile delinquent who doesn't want you to have a cow, man! See them in The Simpsons.

A cheerful alien, E.T. just wants to phone home. See them in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.

This high school queen bee has everything, including a genius-level IQ—a fact Lydia Martin keeps hidden to maintain her image. See them in Teen Wolf.

Jack Skellington is a nightmare-man with a soft heart and smooth voice. See them in The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Louise Belcher might be just a kid, but she can manipulate just about anyone with a pulse. All in the name of fun, of course. See them in Bob's Burgers.

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

Davos Seaworth is steadfast, intelligent, and trustworthy, which are hard traits to find in a place like Westeros. See them in Game of Thrones.

Ron Swanson is the man's man's man's man. See them in Parks and Recreation.