Because you like Gregor Samsa in The Metamorphosis

No baths please for Gary the Snail. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.

Just call Jeff Lebowski The Dude. Or His Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into that whole brevity thing. See them in The Big Lebowski.

A charismatic and misunderstood FBI agent, Dale Cooper relies on dreams and premonitions to solve cases. See them in Twin Peaks.

Surly and sarcastic, Manny travels alone and prefers it that way. See them in Ice Age.

A believer in the philosophy of Nietzsche, Dwayne Hoover has taken a vow of silence until he becomes a test pilot for the Air Force. See them in Little Miss Sunshine.

Johannes Betzler is an overwhelmed little boy caught up in deeply confusing times. See them in Jojo Rabbit.

A free-spirited girl, Kim doesn't judge by appearances. See them in Edward Scissorhands.

Oscar Jarjayes is a sword-swinging, fearless Commander of the Royal Guard who cross-dresses as a man. See them in Rose of Versailles.

Years of constant assault by mean classmates, rude teachers, and her abusive mother is making Carrie White want to fight back. See them in Carrie.

A cruel pirate, Captain Hook still fancies himself a gentleman. See them in Peter Pan.

A secret smoker, Margot Tenenbaum has plenty more secrets where that came from. See them in The Royal Tenenbaums.

Janet Weiss is just like any other girl trapped in a bizarre burlesque-show castle. See them in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.