Because you like Dr. Gordon Freeman in Half-Life

Bedside manner is for chumps, not the brilliant Dr. Gregory House. See them in House M.D..

Glenn Rhee somehow never loses his enthusiastic spirit – even in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. See them in The Walking Dead.

The Genie is the perfect buddy, granting every wish we might have and keeping life good-spirited. See them in Aladdin.

Donatello might come off as a tad nerdy, but don't let his geekiness fool you. He's a trained ninja and a skilled fighter. See them in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Brandon Teena is an adventurous young man with the courage to be himself. See them in Boys Don't Cry.

Introspective Theodore Twombly would rather observe life than participate in it. See them in Her.

Jenko was top dog in high school. Now he's bottom of the pack in the police academy. See them in 21 Jump Street.

A plucky 13-year-old with a flair for the dramatic, Kiki is a witch in training. See them in Kiki's Delivery Service.

Burton Guster is a level-headed investigator with a "Super Sniffer" nose. See them in Psych.

The Little Prince is a childlike wonder personified in a tiny package. See them in The Little Prince.

Leslie Burke is bold, courageous, and imaginative enough to create a world from scratch. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.