Because you like Sandy Cheeks in SpongeBob SquarePants

An ironic hipster with a healthy dose of self-deprecation, Dave strives to be cool at all costs. See them in Homestuck.

Dominic Toretto lives his life "a quarter mile at a time", and he burns through those miles faster than anyone. See them in The Fast and the Furious.

If there's any hope of resolving things peacefully, this proud ape leader will have to trust the humans. See them in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.

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

Judge Dredd is less a man and more a living manifestation of justice. See them in Dredd.

Mr. Blonde is the undisputed leader of his pack of suited-up outlaws, with a stoic and serious demeanor, and a penchant for bloodshed. See them in Reservoir Dogs.

Hiccup Haddock III may be the only Viking nerd in recorded history. See them in How to Train Your Dragon.

Few high school students could be less concerned with labels. See them in Ouran High School Host Club.

A fearless scientist, Jane won't let a mere shipwreck stop her. See them in Tarzan.

A contemptuous aristocrat, Violet Crawley is unafraid to exert her authority and voice her opinions, no matter how harsh they are. See them in Downton Abbey.

Ellen Ripley defines the word "badass." When she's not leading her crew on an interstellar voyage, she's slaying terrifying creatures. See them in Alien.

Meticulous Arthur is always prepared, but he may not be ready to be the point man in the criminal world of dream sharing. See them in Inception.