Because you like Bill S. Preston in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Philip J. Fry accidentally cryogenically froze himself for a millennium. See them in Futurama.
Gordie Lachance never had any friends later on like the ones he had when I was twelve. See them in Stand By Me.
After years of living vicariously through other people's heroic stories, Wade Watts is about to become a hero himself. See them in Ready Player One.
Roger is a pansexual alcoholic non-human who will happily lie, cheat and steal to get what he wants. See them in American Dad!.
Dee Reynolds is selfish, narcissistic, and a target of extremely cruel ridicule. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .
A soulful bass player, Nick O'Leary can't stop sending breakup CDs to his ex. See them in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.
Sam Montgomery works hard, but her evil stepmother makes sure her efforts don't pay off. See them in A Cinderella Story.
Raz is a 10-year-old boy who mostly stays in his own head, which makes sense since that's where he is strongest. See them in Psychonauts.
David Rossi may chase serial killers for a living, but he's more interested in what wine pairs well with tonight's parmigiana. See them in Criminal Minds.