Brats are good for a laugh

Isn't it funny how we enjoy characters in books/tv shows/movies who we wouldn't be able to tolerate in real life? I just finished the two Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, and when reading reviews on goodreads (Books 1 and 2) some people have commented about what a brat the kid is. And he is. And that's why he is so hilarious. He says things and does things that none of us would dare. It reminded me of Michael Scott on the TV series The Office. Insane and shameless. And that's why we love (or hate) them.