Your Favorite Characters Doing Unconventional Jobs According to AI

The characters in some of our favorite books and films have become some of the most recognizable images to date whether it’s the iconic Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz in her gingham blue dress or Forrest Gump with his box of chocolates. These characters and stories have held the test of time and been cemented into American history. They easily evoke our emotions and memories in the best way possible.

The famous, “Luke, I am your father” can be from no other than Darth Vader, can you imagine if he invaded your yoga studio too?

Rocky Balboa never gives up, you don’t become a champion otherwise. Who knows what would have happened if he went an alternative route, but we can dream up some ideas.

What if the “boy who lived” got lost on the shores of some exotic beach? An athlete that comes of age and explores the mysterious seas. A tale of overcoming your fears of the ocean and winning an entirely different cup than the triwizard tournament.

The fictional character of Willy Wonka first made his debut in 1964 in author Roald Dahl’s children’s novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He has been iconically portrayed by some very equally famous actors in films.

Tolkien is an author that has cemented himself in every school’s summer reading list, at least once. His famous character Bilbo Bagginsis the ultimate protagonist in his 1937 novel, The Hobbit.

Captain Jack Sparrow has a way with words, he is a fast talker and a smooth-walking Pirate in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series and franchise but we think he would fit right in the kitchen too.

As the story goes author Lewis Carroll knew a little girl named Alice Pleasance Hargreaves who became a muse for Carroll. Alice in Alice in Wonderland seems to be based on her.

Anthony John Soprano Sr. brings to life some really iconic Italian-American Mafia men. He was the fictional character and protagonist of the HBO television series The Sopranos. We all know he wasn’t really working in “waste management,” but can you imagine if his cover was something else entirely?

Dorothy Gale has not one but several stories under her belt, tool belt that is, she was written by American author L. Frank Baum in many of his Oz Novels.

Katniss Everdeen, famous in her district, is the fictional protagonist in American Author Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games trilogy. Her name derives from a plant called Sagittaria, from Sagittarius the Archer, which means ‘He that throws arrows’ in Latin.

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 classic American novel, The Great Gatsby features the mysterious Jay Gatsby, the millionaire who lives in the most luxurious mansion, but in this instance is simply a Hot Dog Festival Champion.

Admiral James T. Kirk is a character in the Star Trek media franchise. This role was first played by William Shatner. He is the captain of the  U.S.S. Enterprise but we think he has become hungry for something more.

As the story goes, Forrest has a low IQ but a heart of gold. He is always encouraged to live beyond his disabilities. There is no stopping Forrest.

Sandy Olsson, was portrayed by the late Olivia Newton-John alongside John Travolta, as Danny Zuko, in the cult classic film Grease, a love letter to the late 70s. Her character is described as innocent, friendly, and considerate.

Holden Caulfield was first introduced in 1951 in J.D. Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye. He is a smart-mouthed sarcastic know-it-all but we all still love him somehow… most of the time.

First published in 1884 by the American author Mark Twain his novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a staple in American schools everywhere.

I think we are all a little guilty of wasting away our time with The Office, as long as we aren’t doing it at our office. We aren’t sure we want a manager like that of Michael Scott, but he sure makes some of the most mundane things interesting.

The 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen centers around Elizabeth Bennet a young woman who was unconventional to the times. She was an independent thinker with a sharp wit that didn’t need a man to give her purpose.

Caroline “Carrie” Bradshaw portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker is a fictional character living the New York dream. She was loosely based on creator Candace Bushnell’s time writing her column “Sex and the City” in The New York Observer.

Sheldon Lee Cooper, Ph.D., Sc.D., is one of the stars of the CBS television series The Big Bang Theory portrayed by Jim Parsons. He has no filter and is sarcastic as he as smart.

Count Dracula is the main character of Bram Stoker’s 1897 gothic horror novel Dracula. When you think of the stereotypical vampire you’re probably thinking of him in all his glory.

Ebenezer Scrooge was created by one of the greats. He is the protagonist in the 1843 classic created by Charles Dickens, ‘A Christmas Carol.’ He is cold-hearted and despises Christmas. Talk about the ultimate “Debbie Downer.”

Rumpelstiltskin is a character created by the Brothers Grimm, does that not say it all? He is a gnomelike man who thrives in mischief, trying to steal firstborns.

The voice and personality of Homer Jay Simpson are brought to life through Dan Castellaneta. Homer first took to the screen in 1987 as the fictional father of the Simpsons family in the American animated sitcom of the same name, The Simpsons. He is often depicted as not very bright and easily distracted.

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel, The Scarlet Letter first took the stage in 1850. The main character is the protagonist Hester Prynne. She is condemned by her Puritan neighbors for her alleged adulterous ways. She is widely referred to as one of the first female protagonists in American literature.

Veronica Sawyer, wannabe “Heather,” outcast, accomplice whatever you want to call her or argue on her behalf you can be certain she is a complex one. She is the protagonist in the cult-classic 1989 film titled, “Heathers.”

James Bond could literally make anything look stylish and important, even something as routine as a dog walker job. James Bond was a character originally developed by British novelist Ian Fleming in 1953.

Buffy Anne Summers, the Vampire Slayer, appeared in 1992 as the main character in the film Buffy the Vampire Slayer before being produced for television and played by Sarah Michelle Gellar in the 1997 television series of the same name.

We can’t have this list complete without Yoda, he is truly a legend. A staple in the Star Wars franchise he is the legendary Jedi Master and has one of the strongest connections to the Force. He may be small but he is mighty and wise.

We can’t think of anyone better to end this list with other than Superman. He may just be the most iconic superhero of all time, plus the most recognizable. His character was published in DC Comics in 1938 and created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster.