SpongeBob SquarePants

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−	'''Firstly, this is the page about the show. Fr the article about the character click the folowing link: [[Spongebob Squarepants]]'''
−	SpongeBob SquarePants is an Emmy-nominated American animated television series and media franchise. It is one of Nickelodeon's "Nicktoons" and is the most watched show on Nickelodeon of all time. In 2007, it was named by TIME as one of the greatest television shows of all time. [[Image:Example.jpg|thumb|right|SpongeBob!]]	+	[[Image: Spongebob !.jpg|thumb|right|Spongebob]] SpongeBob SquarePants is the eponymous character of the [[Nickelodeon]] animated series SpongeBob SquarePants. He was designed by marine biologist and animator [[Stephen Hillenburg]], and is voiced by [[Tom Kenny]].
−	Although its original network is Nickelodeon, SpongeBob is now broadcast across the world. It was created by former marine biologist and animator, Stephen Hillenburg, and is produced through his production company, United Plankton Pictures, Inc. SpongeBob has also appeared on sister network MTV2 for a short time in 2006.	+	== Appearance and characteristics ==
		+	SpongeBob is a porous, yellow sponge with square pants, hence the name SpongeBob SquarePants. He has large blue eyes, each with three eyelashes, and two prominent front teeth. He also has three freckles on each cheek and dimples. He wears a white shirt with a red tie, brown trousers held up by a black belt and black shoes. He usually [[Image:180px-S und P baby-1-.jpg|thumb|right| Spongebob and [[Patrick]] as Children]]replaces the red tie for a bow tie for special occasions. SpongeBob has a very distinctive and high-pitched laugh.
−	The series is set in the Pacific Ocean, in the city of Bikini Bottom and on the surrounding lagoon floor. The pilot episode first aired in the United States on Nickelodeon after the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on May 1, 1999. The "official" series premiere followed on July 17, 1999 with the second episode, "Bubblestand/Ripped Pants."	+	SpongeBob is a sea sponge, like his parents, but he is drawn to resemble a kitchen sponge. It is said that this because Hillenburg found this design to be more amusing. Although in several episodes he is shown to have a spine, he is extremely flexible and can bend in all directions. He can also absorb large amounts of water due to his porous body.
−	== Setting ==	+
−	SpongeBob SquarePants is a sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea, while his octopus neighbor Squidward Tentacles lives in an Easter Island head. SpongeBob's other neighbor and best friend is a pink starfish named Patrick Star, who lives under a rock. SpongeBob and Patrick live on either side of Squidward, much to Squidward's despair....	+
−	SpongeBob and his friends live in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom. Bikini Bottom is like a regular city with a downtown, suburbs, coastal areas, its own airport, bus system, and fair park. Stephen Hillenburg said once that Bikini Bottom was loosely based on Seattle, Washington. A good example of this statement is in the episode Pre-Hibernation Week. Sandy and SpongeBob were fighting on a tall structure called the Sea Needle, referring to the Space Needle, a tall structure in Seattle. Stephen has said that he wants to leave the location of Bikini Bottom to the imagination, claiming that the Baywatch scene was just a reference to his favorite show of all time.	+	== Character info ==
		+	SpongeBob is cheerful, good-natured and always happy to help anyone. He is kind to everyone and is determined to be friends with those around him. When it comes to doing a job SpongeBob completes it to the best of his ability, and [[Image:I luv pain.jpg|thumb|left|I Love Pain!]]gets extremely upset with himself if he fails to do something right. He is generally a happy-go-lucky character and is friendly to everyone.  He is 21yrs old which makes him a young adult but he and [[Patrick]] still show immiturity of young boys. His Basic look makes Spongebob look like a 12 yr old.
−	SpongeBob's house-pet is a snail named Gary, whose "meow" is similar to a cat. Although Gary only speaks in a few episodes, the characters have shown an ability to understand him. In addition to this, underwater worms bark exactly like dogs, and are kept on chains. Jellyfish are the equivalent of bees; buzzing, stinging with poison (although it appears as an electric shock), and producing delicious "jelly", mocking the name "jellyfish", while still referring to a bee's honey. Fish act as the citizens of the community but, as a rule, are not important characters.	+	SpongeBob lives in a pineapple house in the town of [[Bikini Bottom]], with his pet snail [[Gary]]. Next-door to him is [[Squidward Tentacles]], who lives in an Easter Island head house. SpongeBob considers him very close friend, although this isn't mutual. Next-door to Squidward is [[Patrick Star]], SpongeBobs very best friend, who lives under a rock.
−	SpongeBob, who is absorbent, yellow, and porous, works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, a fast-food restaurant, with Squidward as the cashier. The Krusty Krab is owned by Eugene H. Krabs (Mr. Krabs). Sheldon J. Plankton (commonly referred to as "Plankton") is Mr. Krabs's arch enemy who owns a low-rank fast-food restaurant called The Chum Bucket across the street from the Krusty Krab. The Chum Bucket has almost never had a customer, and Plankton spends most of his time plotting to steal the recipe for Mr. Krabs's popular Krabby Patty burgers. Only in the movie does he succeed; the formula is never actually revealed to the audience. Plankton's computer wife, Karen, alternately helps him in his schemes or bickers with him.	+	SpongeBob's all-time favourite hobby is [[Jellyfishing]], which he enjoys with his best friend Patrick, whenever SpongeBob is not working. SpongeBob and Patrick are also both [[Goofy Goober]]s, and spend a lot of time at the Goofy Goober Ice Cream Party Parlour. SpongeBob and Patrick are both very immature adults, as they enjoy activities that are generally favoured by children. This means that Squidward shows a strong dislike for both of them, as he considers himself more sophisticated and mature. SpongeBob sees Squidward as one of his closest friends, despite the fact that Squidward obviously does not share the feeling. This means that Squidward usually bears the brunt of SpongeBob's characteristics and actions, and is particularly annoyed by SpongeBob's laugh. Another very close friend of SpongeBob's is [[Sandy Cheeks]]. They both share a love of Karate, and are often shown trying to better each other by performing various moves.
−	Sandy Cheeks is another friend of SpongeBob. She is a squirrel that lives in an underwater dome in Bikini Bottom. She was sent there by her bosses, chimpanzees. Sandy has a Texas accent and is also from there. When not inside her tree-dome, she wears an astronaut-like suit. Sandy, just like a normal squirrel, hibernates once a year, as seen in a few episodes such as Prehibernation Week and Survival of the Idiots.	+	SpongeBob is said to be an adult, but he has a very childlike manner-he is not ashamed to enjoy things generally associated with younger children, such as cartoons and homemade cookies. He is not good at discerning sarcasm from sincerity, and, at times, is very literal-minded, which can lead to disaster for those around him. Despite these traits, his lightweight appearance, and his lack of physical strength, SpongeBob considers himself very mature, and has attempted-and failed-to prove his "manliness" on many occasions.
−	His generation grandchildren,or descendants in the fourty-first century are Spongetron,Spongetron X,Spongebob Y,Spongebob Z,
−	and all the other 486 of them!
−	Instead of cars, the residents of Bikini Bottom drive boats. SpongeBob is still in boating school after failing the driving test over thirty-eight times. Once, during an episode set in a wilderness area, Patrick questions how a camp fire is possible on the lagoon bottom. As soon as the question is asked, the fire is immediately extinguished with a sizzle. A flurry of bubbles accompanies actions in many of the episodes to remind the viewer that the setting is underwater. Ironically, when there is a separate body of water underwater, such as a swimming pool or lagoon, a non-car boat must be used to cross it because both SpongeBob and Patrick cannot swim, they must be taught by Larry the Lobster.	+	SpongeBob has a career as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab restaurant. In spite of his meager salary (he once claimed that he is forced to pay his own boss) and the restaurant's poor working conditions, he is very proud of his trade. He is highly skilled at his job, and has won the Employee of the Month award hundreds of times. SpongeBob is always determined to please his boss, [[Eugene H. Krabs]], who sometimes grows weary of SpongeBob's continous enthusiasm. However, he is favoured by Mr Krabs because he is hard-working, and very good at his job.
−	== Characters ==	+
−	*[[SpongeBob SquarePants]] — A very friendly and funny sponge that loves jellyfishing. He works at the [[Krusty Krab]] as the fry-cook.	+
−	*[[Patrick Star]] — SpongeBob's best friend, a dumb, pink starfish.	+
−	*[[Sandy Cheeks]] — A clever Texas squirrel that has to wear an oxygen tank to breathe underwater.	+
−	*[[Eugene H. Krabs]] — A crab that is in charge of the Krusty Krab restaurant, where SpongeBob works. He is addicted to money and is selfish and greedy.	+
−	*[[Pearl Krabs]] — Mr. Krabs's teenage daughter. She is a whale who acts like a stereotypical American teenage girl. Her father thinks he's spoiling her when quite frankly he is doing the opposite.	+
−	*[[Squidward Tentacles]] — SpongeBob's next door neighbor and co-worker at the Krusty Krab, where he is the cashier. He hates SpongeBob and Patrick, and openly displays his hatred towards them, not that they ever truly understood. He believes he is an amazing artist and clarinet player, but quite the opposite in reality.	+
−	*[[Gary]] the Snail — SpongeBob's pet, his only sound is a "meow", similar to a cat. In fact, he is considered to be a sea cat, like a worm is considered a sea dog.	+
−	*[[Sheldon J. Plankton]] - A small plankton who is Mr. Krabs arch rival. He intends on getting the secret Krabby Patty formula and putting the Krusty Krab out of business.	+
−	*[[Mrs. Puff]] — Widowed, husband captured and turned into a pufferfish lamp. SpongeBob's pufferfish boating teacher. Mrs. Puff is eager to get SpongeBob out of her class.	+
−	*[[Mermaid Man]] and [[Barnacle Boy]] — Old, retired and foolish superheroes who are adored by Spongebob and Patrick.	+
−	*[[Larry the Lobster]] — Buff, good-looking and well-fit lobster, usually found at Goo Lagoon, Bikini Bottom's local beach.	+
−	*[[Perch Perkins]] - The Bikini Bottom TV Reporter.	+
−	== Popularity ==	+
−	SpongeBob SquarePants is the only cartoon to consistently make the Top 10 list in the Nielsen ratings, and is the first "low budget" Nickelodeon cartoon, according to the network, to become extremely popular. Low-budget cartoons had not garnered as much esteem as higher-rated (and higher-budgeted) shows, such as Rugrats, although when SpongeBob aired in 1999, it had gained a significant enough number of viewers in the ratings to be considered popular, eventually becoming more popular than Rugrats had ever been. SpongeBob follows other Nickelodeon shows that have attracted "older" followers: The Ren & Stimpy Show, Rocko's Modern Life, the Kablam! skits, Action League Now! and The Angry Beavers. Other shows have followed in this trend as well: Invader Zim and The Fairly OddParents won a similar fan base when they aired in 2001, and the latter is now second only to SpongeBob in popularity, while the former was cancelled despite gaining a cult following. The show debuted in 1999, and during that time, Pokémon was still the biggest craze. SpongeBob did not gain its popularity until around 2000, and it has remained popular since then.	+
−	== Broad appeal ==	+
−	SpongeBob is one in a long line of cartoons that is designed to appeal to adults as well as children. This has a lot to do with the absurd way underwater life and situations are represented, and with the situations, references, and words used, which younger viewers might not understand. Certain innuendos also are intended to go over younger viewers' heads. For example, SpongeBob tried to show his grandma that he was a mature adult by wearing sideburns and a derby, and listening to 'free form jazz' or when Squidward tricked Spongebob and Patrick into thinking he was a ghost, a coral reef sculpted like Toulouse-Lautrec's can-can girls stands in the background (leading to a pun by Squidward), are jokes most children would not understand. Numerous marine biology in-jokes are woven into the show. There are also often complex ironic scenarios that need close attention.	+
−	While many newer cartoons revolve around pre-adolescents with strange lives and feature many pop-culture references (e.g. The Fairly OddParents), SpongeBob chooses to go for a formula that was used in highly successful older Nick cartoons such as Ren and Stimpy and Rocko's Modern Life, with non-human young adults in crazy, unrealistic situations, with minimal pop culture references.
−	Part of the show's appeal has to do with the childlike nature of SpongeBob and his best friend, Patrick Star, both of whom are adults but display an innocence typical of human children. However, the characters are not immune from more adult avocations, including rock musicianship in a stadium performance, reminiscent of a hard rock concert, or Patrick turning to SpongeBob after they had nurtured a baby clam, holding his arms out saying "Lets have another".	+	A recurring joke in the series reveals that SpongeBob is incapable of getting his driving license. He has attended [[Mrs. Puff]]'s boating school for many years, and each year, manages to fail his driving test. SpongeBob attributes this to nervousness behind the wheel; despite knowing how to drive, he loses his composure when driving, often ending up in a car accident.
−	Unlike the Nickelodeon network, SpongeBob features well-known independent musicians who contribute to its soundtrack. Alternative rock bands such as Wilco, The Shins, The Flaming Lips and Ween (who have contributed two original songs to the show and their 1997 song "Ocean Man" to the movie soundtrack), as well as metal bands Pantera, Motörhead and Twisted Sister have made appearances on the show and movies soundtracks, and heavy metal group Metallica even released a T-shirt featuring cartoon versions of themselves playing live with the characters SpongeBob and Patrick. British rock singer David Bowie announced that he will be a special guest on the SpongeBob SquarePants episode Atlantis SquarePantis airing November 12, 2007.	+	== SpongeBob's Family ==                  [[Image:180px-Granpangranma-1-.jpg|thumb|right| Spongebob's Grandparents]]
		+	*Uncle Sherm SquarePants
−	The show became so popular with teenagers and adults that the series was broadcast on MTV and featured on Spike TV. A quote by Patrick ("It's gonna rock!" from the episode Mid-Life Crustacean) has been used as a promotional tag-line for rock stations. Ren and Stimpy, among others, had followed a similar path. The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, released on November 19, 2004, features a cameo appearance by actor [[David Hasselhoff]], in a parody of his role from the Baywatch TV series.	+	*[[Grandma SquarePants]]
		+	*[[Grandpa SquarePants]]
		+	*[[Mother SquarePants]]
		+	*Mr. SquarePants (father)
		+	*Uncle Cap'n Blue SquarePants
		+	*Uncle Sherm SquarePants
		+	*Cousin Todd SquarePants
		+	*[[Cousin BlackJack SquarePants]]
−	=== How to Draw Spongebob ===	+	== Controversy ==
−	*[[Draw SpongeBob]]	+	[[Image:Jellyfish Liscence.jpg|thumb|left| Spongebob's Jellyfish Liscence]]The creators of Spongebob Squarepants have been attacked by some evangelical groups in the US because they see the character SpongeBob as homosexual, ever since the episode Rock-A-Bye-Bivalve, in which Patrick and Spongebob were parenting a baby scallop.
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−	And remember... Spongepedia is growing... Help it grow more by reading and viewing the pages, by enjoying the pages and by adding and creating pages for the Spongpedia users!	+	James Dobson of Focus on the Family accused the makers of a video in which SpongeBob appears with other cartoon characters meant to promote diversity and tolerance as promoting homosexuality. Creator of the character, Stephen Hillenburg, has denied that Spongebob is gay and has said that he in fact thinks of him as somewhat asexual.
−	Remember to look at the [[Main Page]].	+	Dobson later clarified his comments by saying his original complaints were not with the video, but with the We Are Family Foundation, who he says make available pro-homosexual material on their website. After the controversy, John H. Thomas, the United Church of Christ's general minister and president said they would [[Image:2patis.jpg|thumb|right|Patty Olympics! haha]]welcome SpongeBob into their ministry. He said, "Jesus didn't turn people away. Neither do we."
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		+	== Quotations ==
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		+	* "I'm ready!"
		+	* "Good morning world and all who inhabit it!"
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		+	AND ReMEMBeR... SPoNGEPeDIA iS GRoWING... HeLP iT GRoW MoRE!!!!!!!!! by reading and viewing the pages, by enjoying the pages and by adding and creating pages for the spongpedia users!
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SpongeBob SquarePants is the eponymous character of the Nickelodeon animated series SpongeBob SquarePants. He was designed by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg, and is voiced by Tom Kenny.

Contents 1 Appearance and characteristics 2 Character info 3 Controversy 4 Quotations

Appearance and characteristics

SpongeBob is a porous, yellow sponge with square pants, hence the name SpongeBob SquarePants. He has large blue eyes, each with three eyelashes, and two prominent front teeth. He also has three freckles on each cheek and dimples. He wears a white shirt with a red tie, brown trousers held up by a black belt and black shoes. He usually replaces the red tie for a bow tie for special occasions. SpongeBob has a very distinctive and high-pitched laugh.

SpongeBob is a sea sponge, like his parents, but he is drawn to resemble a kitchen sponge. It is said that this because Hillenburg found this design to be more amusing. Although in several episodes he is shown to have a spine, he is extremely flexible and can bend in all directions. He can also absorb large amounts of water due to his porous body.

Character info

SpongeBob is cheerful, good-natured and always happy to help anyone. He is kind to everyone and is determined to be friends with those around him. When it comes to doing a job SpongeBob completes it to the best of his ability, and gets extremely upset with himself if he fails to do something right. He is generally a happy-go-lucky character and is friendly to everyone. He is 21yrs old which makes him a young adult but he and Patrick still show immiturity of young boys. His Basic look makes Spongebob look like a 12 yr old.

SpongeBob lives in a pineapple house in the town of Bikini Bottom, with his pet snail Gary. Next-door to him is Squidward Tentacles, who lives in an Easter Island head house. SpongeBob considers him very close friend, although this isn't mutual. Next-door to Squidward is Patrick Star, SpongeBobs very best friend, who lives under a rock.

SpongeBob's all-time favourite hobby is Jellyfishing, which he enjoys with his best friend Patrick, whenever SpongeBob is not working. SpongeBob and Patrick are also both Goofy Goobers, and spend a lot of time at the Goofy Goober Ice Cream Party Parlour. SpongeBob and Patrick are both very immature adults, as they enjoy activities that are generally favoured by children. This means that Squidward shows a strong dislike for both of them, as he considers himself more sophisticated and mature. SpongeBob sees Squidward as one of his closest friends, despite the fact that Squidward obviously does not share the feeling. This means that Squidward usually bears the brunt of SpongeBob's characteristics and actions, and is particularly annoyed by SpongeBob's laugh. Another very close friend of SpongeBob's is Sandy Cheeks. They both share a love of Karate, and are often shown trying to better each other by performing various moves.

SpongeBob is said to be an adult, but he has a very childlike manner-he is not ashamed to enjoy things generally associated with younger children, such as cartoons and homemade cookies. He is not good at discerning sarcasm from sincerity, and, at times, is very literal-minded, which can lead to disaster for those around him. Despite these traits, his lightweight appearance, and his lack of physical strength, SpongeBob considers himself very mature, and has attempted-and failed-to prove his "manliness" on many occasions.

SpongeBob has a career as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab restaurant. In spite of his meager salary (he once claimed that he is forced to pay his own boss) and the restaurant's poor working conditions, he is very proud of his trade. He is highly skilled at his job, and has won the Employee of the Month award hundreds of times. SpongeBob is always determined to please his boss, Eugene H. Krabs, who sometimes grows weary of SpongeBob's continous enthusiasm. However, he is favoured by Mr Krabs because he is hard-working, and very good at his job.

A recurring joke in the series reveals that SpongeBob is incapable of getting his driving license. He has attended Mrs. Puff's boating school for many years, and each year, manages to fail his driving test. SpongeBob attributes this to nervousness behind the wheel; despite knowing how to drive, he loses his composure when driving, often ending up in a car accident.

== SpongeBob's Family ==

• Uncle Sherm SquarePants

• Grandma SquarePants
• Grandpa SquarePants
• Mother SquarePants
• Mr. SquarePants (father)
• Uncle Cap'n Blue SquarePants
• Uncle Sherm SquarePants
• Cousin Todd SquarePants
• Cousin BlackJack SquarePants

Controversy

The creators of Spongebob Squarepants have been attacked by some evangelical groups in the US because they see the character SpongeBob as homosexual, ever since the episode Rock-A-Bye-Bivalve, in which Patrick and Spongebob were parenting a baby scallop.

James Dobson of Focus on the Family accused the makers of a video in which SpongeBob appears with other cartoon characters meant to promote diversity and tolerance as promoting homosexuality. Creator of the character, Stephen Hillenburg, has denied that Spongebob is gay and has said that he in fact thinks of him as somewhat asexual.

Dobson later clarified his comments by saying his original complaints were not with the video, but with the We Are Family Foundation, who he says make available pro-homosexual material on their website. After the controversy, John H. Thomas, the United Church of Christ's general minister and president said they would welcome SpongeBob into their ministry. He said, "Jesus didn't turn people away. Neither do we." Template:Slogan

Quotations

• "I'm ready!"
• "Good morning world and all who inhabit it!"

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AND ReMEMBeR... SPoNGEPeDIA iS GRoWING... HeLP iT GRoW MoRE!!!!!!!!! by reading and viewing the pages, by enjoying the pages and by adding and creating pages for the spongpedia users!

Remember to visit the Main Page for more links Thanks.