Because you like Brandon Teena in Boys Don't Cry

Ellen Ripley defines the word "badass." When she's not leading her crew on an interstellar voyage, she's slaying terrifying creatures. See them in Alien.

Susan Pevensie is sensible, practical, and fiercely protective of those she loves. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.

David Nolan is a noble fairy tale prince with the heart of a hero, regardless of whether he can remember his past or not. See them in Once Upon a Time.

In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions, people consider Brian a nerd. But he's more than that. See them in The Breakfast Club.

Kristoff may seem standoffish, but this ice harvester has a warm heart. See them in Frozen.

Greg Heffley will be famous someday, but now he's stuck in class with morons. See them in Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

Kesuke Miyagi is a karate expert who thinks the best way a scrawny high schooler can learn how to defend himself is by washing every surface in sight. See them in The Karate Kid.

Luke Danes will serve you coffee and always be there for you to help out. See them in Gilmore Girls.

It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.

Be careful around Marie Laveau. There's no one more vengeful than a double-crossed voodoo queen. See them in American Horror Story.

The White Queen been treated horribly, but the day of her victory is almost near. See them in Alice in Wonderland.