Because you like Stimpson "Stimpy" J. Cat in The Ren & Stimpy Show

This lab mouse has one thing on his huge brain: trying to take over the world on a nightly basis. See them in Pinky and the Brain.

This bite-sized, power-hungry plankton is determined to uncover the secret recipe for the Krusty Krab burger. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.

Evan is a sensible kid, but being sensible isn't going to help him lose his virginity. See them in Superbad.

Once described as a "beautiful, tropical fish," Ann Perkins exudes warmth, and unlike most of her friends she also has common sense. See them in Parks and Recreation.

This cannibalistic villain may be a loner, but Killer Croc doesn't have problems with self-confidence. See them in Suicide Squad.

Anya Jenkins has a real harsh bark to go with her demonic bite. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

An upbeat, fun-loving teen, Sora would do anything for his friends. See them in Kingdom Hearts.

Driven by obsession and anxiety, Monk bravely overcomes, or at least battles, his fears to help the world. See them in Monk.

Cyclops shoots lasers out of his eyes, destroying anything in his line of sight. See them in X-Men Series.

M. Bison is a diabolical megalomaniac hell-bent on dominating the world. See them in Street Fighter.

A Silurian lizard woman, Madame Vastra has a penchant for puzzles and interspecies romance. See them in Doctor Who.

Despite the war-torn world around him, Mal Reynolds still holds onto the shred of hope that life can be more than just living another day. See them in Firefly.