Because you like Gary the Snail in SpongeBob SquarePants

Frank N. Furter is just a sweet transvestite with some not-so-sweet plans. See them in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Aiden Pearce is a hacker who knows how dangerous the world can be, both online and off. See them in Watch Dogs.

A Vietnam vet, Travis Bickle spends his days driving his taxi and watching porn flicks. See them in Taxi Driver.

Although Jareth seems like he's just a harmless romantic, his powers make him a formidable foe. See them in Labyrinth.

A literal fallen star, Yvaine is temperamental, sarcastic, and a bit on edge. See them in Stardust.

Yes, she's an "older" woman, but that just makes Mrs. Robinson sexier and more seductive. See them in The Graduate.

Both intelligent and empathetic, Remus Lupin is worn down by the weight of a secret. See them in Harry Potter Series.

A conflicted small-town preacher, Jesse Custer leaves an unexpectedly bloody path in his wake. See them in Preacher.

This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.

Ava may just be the perfect woman. So long as she can pass a Turing test. See them in Ex Machina.

A Haddock always has a trick up his sleeve! Tintin is lucky to have Captain Haddock as a companion to search for hidden treasure on an adventure around the world. See them in The Adventures of Tintin.

Taking down villains, standing up to sexism, and pulling off a bright-red lipstick are all in a day's work for Agent Peggy Carter. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.