Because you like Sandy Cheeks in SpongeBob SquarePants

Gordie Lachance never had any friends later on like the ones he had when I was twelve. See them in Stand By Me.

A childlike space cadet, Brittany Pierce has a surprisingly open-minded spirit. See them in Glee.

A no-nonsense pro, Agent K has dedicated his whole life to his job. See them in Men in Black.

Caleb Rivers is a bad boy with a good reason for acting out. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

Dustin Henderson doesn't let the bullies get to him. He's secure in who he is and that his friends have his back. See them in Stranger Things.

Joyce Byers isn't crazy. She's just speaking to her missing son across dimensions using Christmas lights. See them in Stranger Things.

Kesuke Miyagi is a karate expert who thinks the best way a scrawny high schooler can learn how to defend himself is by washing every surface in sight. See them in The Karate Kid.

Terry Jeffords (and his muscles) may look ferocious, but inside he's just a caring mama hen. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Mike Wheeler loves Dungeons and Dragons, even after his real life starts imitating the game. See them in Stranger Things.

Michael Moscovitz is a high school student of few words but a lot of heart. See them in The Princess Diaries.