Because you like Sandy Cheeks in SpongeBob SquarePants

If Jack Torrance is one of his moods, you'll be the unlucky victim of the most bone-chilling, sinister yellers around. Bring your own axe. See them in The Shining.

If anyone can stay optimistic and friendly under harsh alien rule, it's Alyx Vance. See them in Half-Life 2.

April Ludgate doesn't like sunshine. She's more of a blood and guts kinda girl. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Rory Williams is a caring companion whose specialty is looking after others. See them in Doctor Who.

As the Rose Bride, Anthy Himemiya is a spectator in the fencing matches fought over her and her power "to revolutionize the world." See them in Revolutionary Girl Utena.

Insightful about everyone else's neuroses, Rose Lalonde is not as aware of her own. See them in Homestuck.

There's nothing like discovering dear old dad is a serial killer to send you into an (understandable) funk. See them in Hannibal.

The Hastings family is old and powerful, and Spencer will do anything to continue excelling. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

Hughie Campbell didn't ask to be a hero, but he's tired of injustice. See them in The Boys.

Formerly a "sweater-set-wearing, mojito-drinking sorority girl", Paige Collins is now a successful sculptor with slight memory loss. See them in The Vow.

A level-headed show business icon despite his amphibian status, Kermit is the brains behind the success of the Muppets. See them in The Muppet Movie.