Because you like Apu Nahasapeemapetilon in The Simpsons

A machete-wielding mass-murderer, Jason Voorhees is a terrifying blank slate. See them in Friday the 13th.

Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.

Society may reject Felicia, but this bubbly catwoman just wants to spread happiness to others. See them in Darkstalkers .

Illiterate and oblivious, Crash Bandicoot is still a hero. See them in Crash Bandicoot.

Mike Hannigan is a lawyer-turned-pianist who loves to tap into his kooky side. See them in Friends.

Toph is a tenacious earthbender full of spirit and spunk and hates when people try to baby her because she's blind. See them in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Luke Skywalker always wanted to leave home, but he didn't expect that it would be as part of a quest to rescue a princess and save the galaxy. See them in Star Wars Series.

Aladdin is a street-thief who is on his way up. Way, way up! See them in Aladdin.

Morpheus is wise enough to see into the bones of the world. See them in The Matrix.

An opinionated pothead with a passion for conspiracy theories, Steven Hyde is secretly more sensitive than he lets on. See them in That '70s Show.

A scary monster on the outside, James P. Sullivan is really a softie on the inside. See them in Monsters, Inc..

The biggest lesson from this inspiring teacher? Carpe diem. See them in Dead Poets Society.