It’s important to have the maturity and wisdom of Squidward, but also the passion and jolly of Spongebob.

Gravity Falls also does this with Dipper and Mabel

Its more like spongebob is the jolly ignorant kid we uses to be and squidward is the jaded adult we have become

@Stix N' Stones Patricks vibing and living in the moment

@mother I would say smart, but yeah, not so much wise that is though.

@LemoNyan VA I did say not like Squidward, he has maturity, just not to Squidward's degree

@konstantinos charitos Yeah, the show should have been ended a long time ago, what's your point?

@Palindrome patrick is ruined in the new seasons

Spongebob used to be so mature but in Season 4 they changed that

@Stix N' Stones You must also have the meme power of patrick.

Patrick is the man who sits and waits, and good things come to him.

I would say passionate for Squidward, because even though others think he is not good at his art/clarinet, he still does it anyways because it’s his true passion

@Rated R Trust me sometimes Spongebob is mature and Squidward immature like in the episode ''slide whistle''

@Jax the Wolf yeah :p i notice this too that sometimes even though Squidward seems mature , the real mature is Spongebob

@Jax the Wolf SpongeBob isn't mature, not like squidward at least

Actually Squidward isn't wise or very mature, Spongebob is more wise and mature.

Aflay Honestly, you need a to have a little part of each spongebob character.

Sponebobs positivity

Patrick’s loyalty

Squidward maturity

Mr Crabs’ business skills

Planktons perseverance

Sandy’s intelligence

i am the the 690th like, my dad would be disappointed

I would add hardiness to Squidwards description

Nah just be krabs and get hella cash my nigga

Squidward may be mature but definitely not wise

I suppose in a way, they're two parts of the same person.


"Its not about wining, its about fun" such a good quote, i wish more people tought this way.

@M V f is for friend who do things together, u is for you and meee, n is for anything and anywhere at alll down here in the deep blue seaaa

this. like i dont give a fuck abt winning anything unless it a c t u a l l y fucking matters lol. like i just wanna enjoy life as it is. so ye

Too bad that doesn’t really hold up in reality

@BigBird Music im not a native english speaker sorry for my poor grammar if thats the issue, i didnt really understand the comment so if i missinturpreted anything sorry. Also if theres any other grammar issues let me know ill try to do better next time. :)

I wish people were <b>taught</b> more things

I have fun, if I need to win<br>Then if I win, I cry, its over

I have fun, if I need to win
Then if I win, I cry, its over

Lol i thought "let's check the comments" i scroll down and read this and right as i read it i hear "it's not about winning, it's about fun" from the video.

<b>But I can't have fun when if I'm not winning.</b>

*But I can't have fun when if I'm not winning.*


I feel like you have actually demonstrated that there is no most important character – there is a most important relationship, delicately dependant upon them both. Change one, disturb the balance, diminish the show.

Imagine watching a Batman movie and there wasn’t a villain


I never realized how genius Spongebob was. It harnesses the ultimate power of nostalgia and relatability at the same time. Its like the episodes are in 2 parts, except its not the show that makes the two parts, its how old you are.

Couldn’t have said it any better myself.

Nickelodeon did kinda make two parts of SpongeBob, the old SpongeBob and new SpongeBob episodes. But otherwise I agree if we’re talking about old episodes


"Spongebob is the Anti-Squidward and Squidward is the Anti-Spongebob"
I finally know now why Squidward wears no pants and Sponge never a shirt.

"Spongebob is the Anti-Squidward and Squidward is the Anti-Spongebob"
*I finally know now why Squidward wears no pants and Sponge never a shirt.*

Patrick would make more sense for this analogy since SpongeBob pants includes his shirt.

@Gabriel neither did I expect you to be here Gab

@The Intruder didn't expect you to be here

Spongebob definitely wears a shirt. You can see his tie and white shirt

he isnt shirtless, what are you talking about

@Shane Probably. It’s a silly cartoon about a sponge living in a pineapple under the sea, so he likely does.

A random lady with a bad sleep schedule.

@Kyle Morello Nope, it’s pants. He has sleeves, but nothing attached.

This person gets 1000 likes for making a boldly false statement. You think he puts his tie around his pants?

@weird man samurai of legend I live inside walls and empty out your fridge, where the hell am I supposed to come?

@weird man samurai of legend Oooooh, you bet I am.

Nice opinion, one small problem, you are inside my home

@Kay Tiwari I mean that Sponge wears the pants in this relationship

Spongebob wears a white shirt with a tie wym?

He does wear a shirt, it's just tucked right into his pants. That's where the white collar and sleeves are from.


Rest in Peace the creator of SpongeBob Stephen Hillenburg.

F in chat for king hillenburg on the bright side he gets to talk to stan lee for the rest of eternity

@bagel Because press “F” to pay respects

@bagel Because press “F” to pay respects

@Sprite Cranberry wow dude what ur saying is the opposite of RIP what a shame on you

Rest in Peace.<br>And everyone here who is replying with F is a horrible person.

Rest in Peace.
And everyone here who is replying with F is a horrible person.

@Dead-End Productions [MTR] i cant tell if this is transphobic or a homage to trans suicide/brutality?

They waited til he died to ruin his creation

Just like the 48% of the flag in your pfp.

Rip,rip,rip,rip
Rip
Rip,rip,rip
Rip
Rip
Rip

We loved him because he made us love ourselves.

The most F's in one comment award. Congratulations!

Also, F

Well he's catching jellyfish in the heavens of patties

F

your creative vision and drive to entertain people will always be an inspiration, ocean man

Alex Lopez you just started a year long chain reaction, well done my friend

F..... He created the greatest cartoon of all time.

i just realized something Stephen Hillenberg never really told us what the secret Krabby patty formula actually is and now since he's no longer with us will never know so in a way he basically took the Secret formula to his grave

He's a legend and will never be forgotten

RIP He was a true creative genius of our time.

F... Rest in Peace Stephen... you were a great man... you will never be forgotten

kinda feel like nick waited for his death :/<br>i mean, hillenburg specifically stated that he didn't want any spinoffs of his show, and nickelodeon announced, unsuprisingly, a couple spongebob spinoffs.

kinda feel like nick waited for his death :/
i mean, hillenburg specifically stated that he didn't want any spinoffs of his show, and nickelodeon announced, unsuprisingly, a couple spongebob spinoffs.

time to watch 245 episodes of spongebob while eating popcorn and icecream

already 8 months? Damn, time flies real fast. Also, F

A true genius the likes of which may not be seen again for decades. This man created a huge portion of my childhood. God bless him.

I had no idea he was gone, damn. Time flies.

roses are red vilots are blue  I love spongebob he was the best so are you RIP

He will always be remembered in our hearts

Star Giant Productions he's a legend of all of our childhood

Star Giant Productions I am 1 .1 thousandth like

Jewell Boettcher they are pressing F to pay respects

We will remember you, Aye aye captain 😭😭😢😢

Rip to the man who created the most iconic cartoon of the millennium

R.I.P Stephen Hillenburg he made my childhood

@Alex Lopez is for friends who do stuff together


Spongebob annoyed the shit out of me at some point as a kid when at that age where it was seen as too childish and silly. I got back into it to an extent through meme culture, but the Broadway musical recently made it into my life and REALLY got me back into it. Squidward is extremely relatable to the point where I really want to give him a hug, but Spongebob is that kind of wholesome optimistic comfort character that helps me climb out of my depression ditch and gain back a little bit of hope. A reminder to try and enjoy all the little things, and take as much positivity from life as I can get, because like Squidward I KNOW that the world often sucks, but like Spongebob I need to keep finding that magic.

I feel like the broadway musical does a great job of leaning back towards that “adult with childlike qualities” characterisation of Spongebob through the casting and particular problems he faces in the story. Highly recommend to everyone, especially if you want some adorably wholesome songs stuck in your head after


The ending message of this video really struck a chord with me. Great work.

"Its not about winning, it's about fun!"


When SpongeBob transitioned from simply ignorant to a literal child it was one of the greatest tragedies in television history.


This video actually made me cry, cause i realized how depressing my view on the world has become. And also how i always had this image in my head, that the world was okay and great back "in the first 3 seasons of Spongebob" i mean it was. But not cause the world was different, its cause me and my views were different. Thanks for the video


"There will never be another cartoon like Spongebob"

Lets be honest...even modern Spongebob can't compare to early Spongebob

Modern SpongeBob or not, SpongeBob is still SpongeBob. I may not be too into modern SpongeBob but I appreciate that square character and oddly enough I can't help but, just bring a smile to face

@MRizkyR digugel Even the post 2004 episodes have never matched in quality with some of early SpongeBob's better episodes. They're the equivalent to an average, forgotten early episode, which are still better than the majority of episodes that came out post 2004. Especially post 2004 episodes before season 9.

Some if not lot of post 2004 episodes proved that Spongebob is <i>still</i> able to be as good as it once if not for the rushed production or the recent shift in direction.

Some if not lot of post 2004 episodes proved that Spongebob is _still_ able to be as good as it once if not for the rushed production or the recent shift in direction.

@slenderblak I never said it was bad?? It's obviously not gonna be as good as the early seasons though. I just didn't enjoy it that much (particularly season 13).

It has its moments. Sometimes even has some episodes that are actually really good.

@LMAO 2019 vibes I was agreeing with the "old people" that modern Spongebob isn't as good as early Spongebob, even though I'm part of the newer generation that is supposed to enjoy the former.

And they can watch and enjoy what they want, you don't get to decide that.

@LMAO 2019 vibes I am from the new generation and I agree with op.

Well. people that are older would agree, but this is a new generation.

@? I agree, I like both old and modern spongebob

@? yeah, not everyone appreciated the good work!🥺

What's wrong with modren Spongebob?

At least I still care and give the series a chance.

@Prinz Kiwi i dont get whats so bad about the newest episodes

@P8nda #sadcaba thats cap everything to design animation and graphics are better in the new one while actually quality goes to old spongebob

@Gabriel LeBlond Thanks, I been studying animation for some time now.

Tough talk from someone who has a powerpuff girl pfp

@Ammar Okla I see but a cartoon doesn’t need lessons and themes to be good, that what was Ren and Stimpy’s purpose and that’s why we got so many cartoons that came after it that didn’t teach lessons. Spongebob also felt like a water down version of Rocko’s Modern Life. Spongebob felt too bland and unfunny (especially in the  later seasons). The early seasons of Spongebob were just bad but not terrible but the later seasons were just terrible and unwatchable.

@Michael Bolcato I don't think that show is nearly as memorable as many other iconic shows from the era. There is a clear difference between the two shows in, as I said before, depth and meaning. While Spongebob has countless themes and lessons from almost every episode, Ren and Stimpy just felt too random.

@Ammar Okla Ren and Stimpy didn’t fail, it was successful. The reason why Spongebob is more popular because it can watch by all ages while Ren and Stimpy is more for adults.

@Michael Bolcato Nonsense. This show has depth to it. That is what make it special. There is a reason one of the two shows succeeded and the other failed you know?

@P8nda #sadcaba the animation kills me too

@P8nda #sadcaba the animation kills me too

@Kimg Komg lol yeah spongebob is the only thing left keeping nick alive

Because the heart behind it, Hillenburg, is gone. Nick can try all they want but, they can't recreate that magic.

Yeah duh. The guy said that in the video

Yeah duh. The guy said that in the video

I feel like they eventually ran out of ideas and the characters are getting more exaggerated. One of the more noticeable ones is Spongebob. Old Spongebob was optimistic, friendly, very sensitive, and hardworking. He was kind but knew when to put his foot down. Newer Spongebob is ignorant, annoying, still hardworking (because it would be hard to drop that trait considering his passion for being a fry cook), and in some episodes just plain unbearable. The only characters that stay somewhat consistent is Sandy and Gary.

yeah, new season sucks.. feel like brand new cartoon

did you even watch the video before you made this comment

@Michael Bolcato True, agree to disagree

@Michael Bolcato True, agree to disagree

@alfa01spotivo Dude. It’s my opinion after all.

Unpopular opinion: Spongbob was never a good show (even in its early seasons). Spongebob always been the family version of Ren and Stimpy.

@Shervsy which is good, it has to keep fresh since its been on long for so long

@P8nda #sadcaba I agree with the opposite

@P8nda #sadcaba I agree with the opposite

The early Spongebob episodes had a rustic simplicity and a charm to it. The humor was more zany and less mean-spirited like today’s episodes.

@pkmnrgby 9698 in thar reality inader zim wasn't cancelled and we have the original idea of the end of the show

@Arjan Singh now I gotta agree with that

@Arjan Singh now I gotta agree with that

new Spongebob is a pile of bullsh*t compaired to old Spongebob. nothing will ever beat those old episodes like band geeks and pizza delivery. Spongebob just doesnt feel like Spongebob nowadays. i prefer the grainy quality and dull colors over the new sleek, bright colors i guess.

@pkmnrgby 9698 Nickelodeon wouldn't be around today


Is it really Squiward’s lack of talent that’s holding him back? I always thought it was his narcissism. His interpretation of art is very self-centered, in that he’s always his own subject. He’s probably tone deaf too, which is why his clarinet playing sounds so squeaky and rough.


I’m not seeing enough comments about this so from the bottom of my heart, Rest In Peace, Stephan. You really were an amazing person

Stephen Hillenburg aka the og creator of Spongebob who sadly passed away


It's crazy just how much thought and effort he puts into these videos. It's like every episode is its own doctoral thesis paper.


The way this is edited like a Spongebob episode is a beautiful homage


This was a great video, but I'm a bit dissapointed you didn't talk about the movie, seeing as the main theme of the movie was the same theme you summed up in the video. The theme of it being ok to be childish, and to enjoy being a kid, is the theme the movie chooses to focus on because it is the real core of the show. It's what makes the movie such a good finale to the series, which it was originally supposed to be.

@OrdinaryDemon what I’m thinking is that the Movie is the end of Spongebob’s character arc, while Band Geeks is the end of Squidward’s arc

In my opinion squidward should’ve replaced Patrick in the movie

The truth is that the SpongeBob Movie isn’t about SpongeBob embracing his inner kid not being himself. It’s about him fully accepting the indoctrination of the Goofy Goober cult.

Maybe one day he’ll make an analysis of the spongebob movie one day

@OrdinaryDemon there were some absolutely amazing episodes with just Patrick and Spongebob though

@alfa01spotivo but then again, the first Episode shows spongebob being hired in the krusty krab and in later seasons he already Works at the Krusty Krab.

its still the canon ending. The post movie seasons and movies all take place before it in the timeline

@OrdinaryDemon Now that you mention it, I can't help but wonder how the movie would have played out if Squidward were in Patrick's role somehow.

Maybe that's why spongebob became bad<br>They didn't have the same look after the mivie

Maybe that's why spongebob became bad
They didn't have the same look after the mivie

Speaking of the movie, this video made me realize why the movie felt mediocre to me, even though I think its core theme is great! But for the majority of the movie Squidward and Spongebob are separated, with it being mostly the journey Patrick and Spongebob are on, which ultimately is just wacky adventure of two idiot friends. I don't hate the movie, it's ok, but like EmpLemon says, I have to agree that Band Geeks is the better Finale, because its about Squidward AND Spongebob!

@TheMagicalAcidTrip Likely not a part 2, since he would just be restating everything he already said.

Hopefully he will in a possible part 2? Still a great video nonetheless.


You absolute madman, you actually did it. You put what everyone feels into words that make sense


Doubt many people will see this but whatever, I can't remember the last time I watched a video that had me smiling the whole way through like this did.

It really did brighten my day and help me realise how much I loved this show and how as a 23 year old, realise that there's others that feel alone, in a dead end job ect. Really lifted my spirits and made me feel like I genuinely want to embrace and share my childlike wonder that I cling onto as I gain cynical and boring

Thank you so much. I really hope this is read by someone and makes them as happy as I feel after watching this!

Emp has a real talent of making the best videos


My mom would always jokingly call me a Squidward, and only recently did I genuinely realize it. Well done man


I’ve been constantly feeling the pressures of adult life recently, and this video (especially the ending) spoke to me. I never thought a spongebob analysis video would almost make me cry


19:51 THERE I AM GARY, THERE I AM!
But in all seriousness, this is a really interesting take on what made the series so special. My video was talking more about things in a production sense, cause Hillenburg's involvement after the first movie was never entirely clear. That was looking at the WHY of the show's changes, but this is a great analysis of the HOW of the show's changes. Your theory about the SpongeBob and Squidward dynamic being the driving force of the show's appeal is good, though I would argue the newest few Seasons have built that connection the two had back up a bit. SpongeBob is treated more like an adult and equal to Squidward, he barely cries and feels more like a naïve friend rather than a straight idiot. I think the tone and pacing of Seasons 1-3 also plays a big part in the appeal, like how the show never talked down to it's audience with it's humor and went for obscure references/ adult humor kids would likely never get (Nosferatu is a great example of this). The tone after Season 4 has largely remained the same, with things being a lot sillier and cartoonier, and that's truer in the newest episodes more than ever. I think SpongeBob has become a great show again, but the style of comedy and atmosphere from the earliest Seasons is what made it something truly unique.

Spongebob is not worthy AF. So yeah clicked DISLIKE
Fortnite and Roblox are better than Spongebob. Why? You don't need spatula catapult when you have guns from Fortnite and you don't need sponges cuboid when you have Roblox fancy cubes.

Spongebob is not worthy AF. So yeah clicked *DISLIKE*
Fortnite and Roblox are better than Spongebob. Why? You don't need spatula catapult when you have guns from Fortnite and you don't need sponges cuboid when you have Roblox fancy cubes.

@ChainSwordCS It's an old silent movie from the 20's or 30's

NICKtendo I agree that spongebobs relationship has been built back up, but there are too many jokes, on just visual gags alone. I don’t want to beat a dead horse here, but the episode where Patrick gets squidward’s ink is built almost entirely on this lazy gimmick. Visual gags are great when using them in moderation, but cramming 10-15 in a single episode is too much.

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I'm only liking cause I clicked on reply and it still Saud read more

When a gay youtuber is subscribed to a good youtuber to steal his shit and call it his...meehoy Minoy!!!


this is going straight into my favorites. you presented observations with well though out conclusions that are accurate to the real world. i honestly didn't know what i was expected coming into this video but coming out of it i learned that growing means caring for the childlike nature we have deep down and learning maturity and wisdom through experience. being an adult just means you're a big kid, and honestly i don't ever want to let that kid in me go


It’s like the writers of Spongebob and Squidward essentially expanded on the potential and dynamic set between Homer Simpson vs Frank Grimes from the Simpsons (who EmpLemon did a great video essay on what makes Frank Grimes the perfect antithesis to Homer.

Nah, definitely seems like you think that because you saw the other video. Spongebob isn't Homer, nor is Squidward Grimes. The easiest thing to cite is work ethic- it's almost inverse as to what one would initially assume of this comparison. It only devolves further when examining how Grimes' frustration is motivated by spiritual dissatisfaction with the result of his productive efforts while Squidward is motivated by a spiritual dissatisfaction with his own skill.

Grimes knows he's good, which is why it grates on him to see Homer living so well so easy. Meanwhile Squidward realizes his mediocrity in the arts and how it's permanently landed him far away from his dreams, so he bangs his head against the wall in hopes he might find a miracle. I wont bother separating Homer and Spongebob, but they're pretty different too.


I’ve been feeling like I’m loosing my youth to the pandemic but this somehow brought my spirit up again, thanks!


It makes me want to cry how amazing Spongebob is. Truly incredible and well put together video, man! I really loved at the end, “and remember, no one wants to be a Squidward!”


“Patrick is nothing special” those are fightin words.

Its true though,he’s not.<br>Ed from Ed,edd,and eddy does the same thing as him and does it better

Its true though,he’s not.
Ed from Ed,edd,and eddy does the same thing as him and does it better

@Impetus Let us not forget that Mr. Krabs sold Spongebob's soul for 62 cents.

@Impetus i dont think he was trying to understate them, he was just focusing on the dynamic between spongebob and squidward

He couldnt be more wrong. I would go as far to say he was a star

I don't think he was trying to say that those characters didn't matter, but he was trying to pinpoint the most important characters that served as the backbone of the shows narrative. The point was that he was trying to boil down the essence of the show to the core characters that best represented the themes of the show, and in the case of Spongebob, the main characters that encapsulate the show in it's most purest form are Squidward and Spongebob, as their characters represent the clash of ideals that form the shows overall theme, adult-like cynicism and child-like wonder.

@Zahraa his daughter, his love life, he was in the army, had a friendship turned feud turned rivalry with plankton

@Impetus He does undersell but this video is why there will Never Ever be another show like Spongebob Squarepants. Mr Krabs and Patrick are characters that other shows have done "alike" characters for successfully.

Patrick is not dumb (except for the later seasons), he was just ignorant, remember when Patrick helped Spongebob almost complete the boating test? if that were in the later seasons, Spongebob would've almost died

if Patrick appeared on a different cartoon, yes, he wouldn't be recognized just as we guys do. Spongebob carried him.

@Impetus I agree. Those were more of a thing in the modern episodes. Where pretty much everyone became one dimensional.

But yeah there was a time where Patrick and Mr. Krabs were far more than just their one character trait.

@Zahraa there are many examples, but most obviously he acts like a father figure to Spongebob and Patrick in episodes like Hookey, Sailor Mouth, etc.

@Impetus what else is there to mr. Crabs character other than greed?

my only criticism of this video is that it undersells characters like Patrick and Mr. Krabs. Patrick wasn't just another randumb character and Mr. Krabs wasn't just a greedy character


I love spongebob. It’s always really been a part of my life. I feel like I haven’t watch THAT many episodes until I watch it. Every episode I see (that isn’t brand new) I remember


When you asked who the most important character was, I thought of Squidward before I thought of SpongeBob, because kind of like what you said, kids can relate to SpongeBob, but as you grow you relate more and more to Squidward. So yes, SpongeBob is the main character of the show, but Squidward is a very important character, and the show wouldn't be the same without him.


No content creator would reach their final level of funny without spongebob references.


As you said “there will never ever be another show like spongebob at the end there” I genuinely grinned and said out loud, “what a good video :)”


When it comes to anything, the quality is determined by a persons passion. The man who originally created not only loved the sea as a marine biologist but he loved animation. So, he took what he loved and with some help from other passionate guys and made this. If any of you guys have a passion for something. Don’t wait, go for it.

Why doesn't this comment have a thousand more likes?

In all honesty, the first movie is the true series finale. It was originally meant to end the series. But Paul Tibbet took over and Nickelodeon wanted to carry it on because of its sheer popularity, of course making them tons of <b>money</b>

In all honesty, the first movie is the true series finale. It was originally meant to end the series. But Paul Tibbet took over and Nickelodeon wanted to carry it on because of its sheer popularity, of course making them tons of *money*

Breeze Weezy who knew a comment on a spongebob video could be so inspiring.


I was already in high school when Spongebob first hit it big and despite that I was really into it for a while because of the amount of adult humor the show contained. It's a show that in a lot of ways is made for all audiences.


I think you're right, I think the relationship with squidward/spongebob was the important factor, and I do think they've heavily dumbed down both spongebob and patrick, which changed their relationship with everyone else in such a way, that the interaction are just less satisfying.

However, I think another reason spongebob has remained relevant is because it's remained timeless. Other hugely popular shows have something that tend to date them for their time period, but there's something about spongebob that really defies this, so far at least.


When you mentioned how SpongeBob represents childhood and how squidward represents being stuck in the bland cycle of adult life and how the show can act as a link between our past selves and our present selves I felt something in my chest
Like idk almost like a heartbreak but at the same time it was an enjoyable feeling
That balance that the show represents is just wow and it was something I never thought of even though I knew that I related to both characters

The message of this video itself is incredible and to be honest quite eye opening, yes I am aware that that is not a statement that should be made about SpongeBob lol, yet it is!
This show is just amazing and this video analyzing it is just as amazing
Im glad I watched this video and gained a new perspective on a show that my entire family is so in love with


My grandmother is and always will be a saint. I remember when even well into my late teens to now my adulthood she records spongebob on her directv always keeping 30 episodes for me and my cousins to watch. I still sit there in my bed and watch it whenever I go over to her house. Frankly I don’t think I really care what episode it is as long as it’s at my grandmas house.


The first character I thought about was Squidward 😂

Short off like Ash and team rocket if you’re talking about anime

Disney Mickey Mouse = Mario Nintendo

Ash and Pikachu , and Team Rocket =

Spongebob and whole cast

Long running shows = both

I fully thought it was going the direction of “The main character of Spongebob Squarepants is <b>you”</b>

I fully thought it was going the direction of “The main character of Spongebob Squarepants is *you”*

As soon as HE(i had formerly written "I" for some reason but i meant "he")talked about who is the most important character i thought squidward,before he even mentioned the possiblity of spongebob or patrick or the others,the problem is that i didnt trust that because i didnt really have a single clue of WHY i thought of squidward,it really was just my first thought for no actual reason,did that happen to anyone else?

Same tbh but even to this day ppl say episodes bad but ive seen the new season squidward tbh is the only reason i watch the show and spongebob cause mr krabs and mainly patrick has become worst like really bad in beginning patrick seem to care now u learn patrick is a psychopath who isnt stupid he actually dont care bout spongebob at all he uses him and is controling he only comes around him to get what he wants from him tbh now thinking bout it squidward is only geniue friend

I guessed Squidward because 12:46 is basically my life motto these days.

Francisco Parente i already knew because squidward is depressed af and i related

Spongebob and Squidward are a more interesting duo Spongebob and Squidward don't see eye to eye in much of life. Patrick is Spongebob's yes man a follower of his. When Spongebob and Squidward help each other Its very satisfying.

I thought Squidward, but had to second guess myself because i thought "the answer cant be that easy"

The communist joke with Squidward only confirmed it too. Its called subtext bois.

I thought Squidward, but had to second guess myself because i thought "the answer cant be _that easy"_

The communist joke with Squidward only confirmed it too. Its called subtext bois.

It’s especially apparent once he goes through 3 of the characters that aren’t the most important.

I mean, when people think of the “3 main Spongebob characters”, they definitely don’t think “Spongebob, Patrick, and, uh, Mr. Krabs”

yea he was acting like nobody would have thought of squidward

I was thinking it would be one of those trick questions where it wasn't one character it was all of them together


A pretty good example for the spongebob squidward foil nowadays would be Camp Camp where the Max a cynical kid stuck at a camp compiled of many other kinds of camp (our stand in for squidward) and David the ever optimistic camp councilor who when he was younger and went to the camp himself saw the magic and joy from the camp and he keeps trying his best to show the campers the same  joy he felt when he went there and even though he fails he never gives up because someone has to try, and over the course of the show they both grow to understand each other


On a personal level, I really appreciate the themes in this video and how you presented them.  I’ve been a huge fan of your channel for a few years now and out of every video I’ve seen, this one is my personal favorite.
Whenever I recommend your channel to anyone, this is usually the video I show them. Not to say that I don’t enjoy and appreciate your more niche content as well, but I believe that this video in particular should be considered as your “Golden Standard”.

I’m sure that out of 25k comments it’s unlikely that you will read my own. But if you do, I want you to know that I appreciate your work and Truly find your videos to be great source of quality entertainment…
And I will always tune in.


i was born in 97, spongebob has always been my favourite show, i remember when i saw bank geeks on tv for the first i was yelling for my mum's attention, i thought it was the best thing ever!! i definitely feel like spongebob in a world of squidwards ngl lol


5:45 While the Simpsons is long past it's prime, some of the best episodes/most touching moments have occurred in recent seasons.

Also, this video was absolutely fantastic. You are criminally underrated.


This study essay needs to be presented at a TED conference or Harvard because this is literally the most touched I’ve ever been from a YouTube video. I have season 2 on dvd and still to this day I pop it in and reminisce. This video is culturally important and could be used to address a bigger over-arching problem in our world. Thank you for this work and for a great way of connecting this message to our childhood.

It will never happen, sadly. It's too anti-corporate for that.


I don't know if you know it, or if you even will read it, but you inspired so many people with this single video alone that will try to be happy and live a happier life. Thank you!


This is the best explanation I've ever heard. Once you said what character is most important i though squidward. He really does make the show good. Though in my opinion the newer episodes are still decent and not bad like you said. The first 3 season were the golden age but they weren't the only good seasons.


I will never get tired of SpongeBob SquarePants and my future child won’t either.


I never realized how genius Spongebob was. It harnesses the ultimate power of nostalgia and relatability at the same time. Its like the episodes are in 2 parts, except its not the show that makes the two parts, its how old you are.


this video was amazingly made and got the right point, well done! one of the best series analysis i’ve ever seen


The Speech At The End is Almost Like Reading My Mind; I Strongly Strongly Agree. Be Optimistic. Enjoy Life. Be Creative and Curious. I’ve Always Like Learning Things. The Speech Reminded Me How Much I Should and Want To Continue To Be The Way I Am; To Keep Being Spongebobbish, To Not Let Myself Squidwardize. I Should Consider Myself Lucky To Have Retained These Child-like Traits of Curiosity, Creativity, and Optimism Into High School. (Honestly, I Don’t Know If I Can Say How Old I Am Because of Internet Safety Stuff; I Otherwise Would.) I Enjoy Life. People Should Be Spongebobbish. Wow, I Think This is Like Some kind of English Answer The Questions on Thesis or Something, But I Just Agreed With The Speech so Strongly, It Was Exactly How I Think. Very Satisfactory. Just In Conclusion (Maybe I Should Show My English Teacher), Like He Said, Everyone Should Be More Like Spongebob.


I think the problem isn’t just with new spongebob it’s also with new squidward its that he’s not just bitter he’s angry a lot of the time for no reason old squidward was bitter because of his situation but new squidward is just angry and just proceeds to be the basic grumpy angry character you see a lot in cartoons with no sympathy and no remorse for anyone which he had a lot in the classic seasons of spongebob which makes him not the squidward we know and love


Obviously the first 3 seasons were the best but I really have nostalgia for seasons 4-8 and 9 was decent too but the uninspired seasons were still great seasons 10 to now are so different from both the original seasons and the mediocre ones it's hard to watch them but still I've seen every episode and I will still not stop watching


My favourite Squidward quote - Too bad that didn't kill me.

@Gage Taylor "I'll take a triple Krabby deluxe on a raft, 4x4 animal style, let it cry, burn it and let it swim."<br>"We serve food here, sir."

@Gage Taylor "I'll take a triple Krabby deluxe on a raft, 4x4 animal style, let it cry, burn it and let it swim."
"We serve food here, sir."

@OcularZombie "Here, please hit me as hard as you can."

"when I die, you stay away from my funeral."

"I think my Heart just stopped"- Squidward tentacles

Omg the older I get the more I realize that squidward shaped my sense of humor

Mine is " you people are proof evolution can go in reverse!"

"I wonder if a fall from this height would be enough to kill me"

“Another day another migraine.... he he hehe he”

my favorite quote is "I thought of something funnier than 24 ... <b>25!</b> "

my favorite quote is "I thought of something funnier than 24 ... *25!* "

My favorite line from Squidward is ',Ill just have to tell them that you all died in a marching accident and my actual favorite is 'Is Mayonaise and instrument

@Channel without a name My favorite spongebob quote CRUST CRAB YEEEAAAH GET THE PIZZZA YEAH CRUSTY GRAAAAB GET THE PIZZZAAA!

My favorite squidward quote is "To-to-to-to-tonight?"

@Shady Sam what about the one where he says "wake me up when im dead"

My favorite quotes from Spongebob are
"Why must every 11 minutes of my life be filled with misery?" -Squidward Q. Tentacles
"Time for the pill! Oh no, not the pill!"


I'm somewhere between Squidward and SpongeBob. Cynicism has also saved my ass. Nevertheless, we must never forget the positive things. I now watch Spongebob every day again. I'm still a kid at heart, too. And that's totally okay. After all, I was born as one.


One big issue I have with the later seasons is the animation style, the facial expressions at times are weird and over board! They also go for a more grotesque depiction of the characters at times to get cheap laughs. Grotesque humor is something that SpongeBob stayed clear of for the most part until the later seasons


This man's transitions are Documentary level and I think that's amazing.


I as a 14 year old can agree with every part of this video... When i turned 14 i got stuck in-between a Squidward AND a SpongeBob and hell yeah SpongeBob is amazing and the reason why i have a connection to it is because of me growing up with not alot of money for new entertainment and All we had was 3 season of spongebob on repeat, I've gotta rewatch all seasons etc, and one more show that i miss and want to fully rewatch is Phineas and ferb

That was me at 14. I try to keep a happy demeanor, but I was also very bitter at the world around me.


in all seriousness, pizza delivery is one of the few spongebob episodes that challenges band geeks as the best episode

@King Dedede No there are actually some bad episodes like party pooper pants,Dumped,Stupid Starfish

@WanderingShadow Can we take a moment to appreciate that even though some people may disagree with your list that it’s amazing how S1-S3 are so well made and beloved that any episode could be the best? Every episode from those seasons is full of humor.

Best episode of each season:

Season 1 = Pizza Delivery

Season 2 = Band Geeks

Season 3 = Chocolate With Nuts

Season 4 = Krusty Towers

Season 5 = Roller Cowards

Season 6 = Sand Castles in the Sand

Season 7 = Perfect Chemistry

Season 8 = Hello Bikini Bottom

Season 9 = Patrick the Game

Season 10 = Mimic Madness

Season 11 = My Leg

Season 12 = SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout

@Dandy TV that sundae bad breath episode, the prom episode where spongebob take pearl to the prom, and the talent show at the krusty krabs where spongebob sweeps ALL take the cake for me 😂😂

@Holden The Gamer  Yeah, some people thinks they can be "alone" because they hate other people. When in reality, it will only cause loneliness and bitterness. Being alone doesn't mean being antisocial, it just means you love your own company, which is completely fine. Tell that to the so-called "introverts" of the internet.

SB-129 is probably my favourite. Then Pizza Delivery, Band Geeks and The Camping Episode. I remember practising on how to sing the Camp fire song song just as fast as Spongebob until I could sing it faster than him and gratefully, still can.

The Camping Episode is definitely up there

@Norris Archives  I love how they each represent their own season

@Gerardo Contreras  Maybe everything INSIDE the wallet is Patrick's. Except the wallet.

Mermaid man and barnacle boy III is up there for me.

Patrick drops his wallet on purpose so Manray can return it to him only to have Patrick deny immediately that its his 🤣

-Aren't you Patrick star?
-Yup
-And this is your ID? *Shows him his ID *
-Yup
-I found this ID in this wallet. And if that's the case, this must be your wallet
-That makes sense to me
-then take it
-it's not my wallet

Manray sees Patrick struggling with a heavy box and offers to help carry it only to have Patrick drop it on his foot over and over again

-Ow!!
-oops sorry! Can I start over? picks up box
I notic OW!
-Oops! Gotta start again! *immediately drops it again *
-Wou-AHHH
-Woops! *drops again *
-GRrr you butterfingerred - what's in that box anyway?!
-my wallets

Manray explodes with anger then proceeds to murder Patrick

Mermaid man and barnacle boy III is up there for me.

Patrick drops his wallet on purpose so Manray can return it to him only to have Patrick deny immediately that its his 🤣

-Aren't you Patrick star?
-Yup
-And this is your ID? *Shows him his ID *
-Yup
-I found this ID in this wallet. And if that's the case, this must be your wallet
-That makes sense to me
-then take it
-it's not my wallet

Manray sees Patrick struggling with a heavy box and offers to help carry it only to have Patrick drop it on his foot over and over again

-Ow!!
-oops sorry! Can I start over? *picks up box*
-I notic- OW!
-Oops! Gotta start again! *immediately drops it again *
-Wou-AHHH
-Woops! *drops again *
-GRrr you butterfingerred - what's in that box anyway?!
-my wallets

Manray explodes with anger then proceeds to murder Patrick

I really love SB-129 (the time travel episode)

@Nerdism Y'all fighting for what's the best episode. The first 3 seasons are already the best

Who cares what the best episode of Spongebob is? Everyone is going to have a different answer, so there will never be the best episode of Spongebob. Everybody has different opinions, and that's aight. So don't try to claim that one episode is the best because of any reason. The whole series is the best.

@Nerdism weird how 2 people commented on a month old comment in like ten minutes

You’re all wrong, it’s actually the Splinter 😎

Gotta disagree, Shanghaied is probably the best.

Squid's Day Off is the best episode hands down.


Great video man, really puts things into perspective


Haven’t watched a video this fantastic in a long time. Surprised I hadn’t seen this sooner, this explains SpongeBob’s popularity perfectly. Outstanding job!


I don't know if being a Gen Z has anything to do with the fact that I believe Spongebob Squarepants was good well into the later seasons, in fact, I would even go as far as to say the show has been consistently phenomenal (in my opinion, maybe not everyone thinks it's THAT great, even if you enjoy the later seasons), but that's what I think.

I still think it's pretty good, just has SpongeBob being a child sometimes


Actually Spongebob was planing on ending after the Spongebob Movie (the 2004 fist one). Stephen Hillenburg said that in some interview way back but Nickelodeon didn't want it to end because of financial reasons(money maker). Technically Season 3 was going to be the last Season of Spongebob and the 5th year of the show.


I remember my dad once said that Spongebob was the most perplexing cartoon show ever made, he had no idea how this idea ever happened and became so popular. But one of the hardest times I’ve ever seen my dad laugh was when he was watching the show with me and the episode “Grandmas Kisses” was on. When Spongebob has his crying fit at the end and starts crying like a sprinkler (lol). My dad must have laughed for like 5 minutes straight lmao. I’ll never forget that, it was really nice for him to find enjoyment from something I liked (I was in 6th grade at the time so he never watched my programming, which I can’t blame him for. But that just shows how genuinely funny and accessible this show was in its first 3 seasons. Great video man.

A friend of mine told me his dad saw him watching SpongeBob, and his dad laughed when Doodle Bob erased SpongeBob butt lol

@Mai Moo same here. All my family is like that, including my older sisters. I don’t get why my family is so uptight

My dad is almost 60 and he still quotes spongebob. His favorite episodes are idiot box, the one where spongebob and mr. krabs thought they killed the health inspector and the one with the hash slinging slasher. He always likes to go "Takin out the trash- AT NIGHT"

i've only saw my father laugh in front of 3 cartoon show: the simpsons, futurama and spongebob

My father constantly does impressions of this show to this day and I’m 20 haha. When I was little he would always try to bring logic to Spongebob and he would make me laugh. He would talk about how it’s impossible to have a fire in water or how the hell a squirrel even got to the bottom of the ocean to begin with. I remember when Spongebob had to be a lifeguard and kept drowning, my dad was laughing his ass off. He also laughed when Spongebob said “THERE’S SHARKS IN THERE!!” And the Shark man was like “Hey, that’s my family you’re talking about.” He would laugh and then mutter how stupid this show was haha. Now I analyze every single show/movie and apply real life when there’s no need to because of him lol

Spongebob brings fathers and daughters together as well :)

@Mai Moo thats because the show is horrible now

U r lucky having such a dad. My dad is just saying that spongebob is a dumb Show for kids. He would never watch this show whis is sad

My dad still laughs at the show to this day. He quotes “Yer a mystery, Spongebob.” to this day.

man spongebob is that cartoon that brought fathers and sons together

My dad laughed when squidward was atacked by a Sea Bear

Lol the sprinkler crying is hilarious.  What got my parents laughing their asses off was Rock Bottom, when he kept missing the bus 😂


Shout out to my Rocket Power fans out there. Shit was my childhood. I felt like it was the only show that truly resonated with me growing up surfing and skating.


"I am a kid" <br>      wise words from the legendary classic Spongebob

"I am a kid"
      wise words from the legendary classic Spongebob


This guy is so smart and talented, yet hes analyzing a kids show. What an absolute chad


Legit when you pointed out how ur Spongebob as a kid and Squidward as an adult, I dropped my sandwich lol. I had never thought about it like that, but I'll be damned, ur totally right.


I think one think the show always subtly portrays is that squidward is jealous of SpongeBobs happiness. So despite his complaining, in the end of pizza delivery he is mad because he doesn’t want Spongebob to be like him. It hurts to see someone so happy become jaded because it reminds him of how he feels, so he decides to protect that childlike innocence.

@Cas Giepmans So we'll take ages ordering at the Krusty Krab, because he can take it. A silent protector. A dark knight.

Squidward is the hero we need, but not the one we deserve.

That's a really good take on it as Squidward, despite his moments of jealousy, has always taken a more mature perspective on things. So it well within his character to recognize this.


This video will almost permanently be relevant until society hears you and shuts up about "maturity"


Thank you for articulating why I love Spongebob very much.

And the writing style of this show kinda reminds me of Lubitsch touch. I believe it's a writing style that prolongs a scene to convey the punchline within the punchline. What makes it a good writing tool/style is it really dives into the depths of human nature. And most of shows/movies with Lubitsch touch always have an ending where it acknowledge that nobody's perfect and that's okay, whether the tone is drama or comedy or even a mix of both.


This was a fantastic video! I never understood why I disliked the later episodes of SpongeBob but this really captures it. The relationships and attitudes in SpongeBob are so real to life. There really isn’t an antagonist in our everyday lives, but there is the agony in monotony (Squidward), a woman who makes a man feel self-conscious (Sandy), a friend you can goof around with (Patrick), a boss who puts the employees’ well-being at the bottom of their list (Mr. Krabs). Someone once said that children realize when you are speaking down to them and you do need to respect that they are humans with some intelligence, even as limited as it is. The OG SpongeBob did this and I think another show could do the same one day, if they learned properly from this show.


Started watching a spongebob analysis video, ended by questioning my entire life choices


"We do that for 40 years, and then we die." I forgot how completely perfect Squidward was

Squidward is my favorite, and I am Squidward but in shy and nervous wreck.

he's absolutely not perfect. you're fooling yourself


I just can't believe it, I watched this video expecting just some fun commentary about a Spongebob episode, and I got an amazing discussion about what life and adulthood feels for our generation, and you got dead center to the point. In a few minutes I heard some of the best commentary of how life and adulthood feels for us, who expected much better, but just found life is much worse than we all were told, and we all become Squidwards. Amazing video, your content is more than anyone would ever expect to find on such a premise


There was a point when I thought cause I'm an adult now I'd have to give things up that I enjoyed growing up, like Pokemon for example. But after a while I just stopped caring if other people look down on me for just liking what I like. If you think I'm immature for still playing Pokemon games and collecting Pokemon plushies in my 20s, that's more your problem than it is mine.


I disagree. The squidward foil is definitely a good thing to have in a show but the reason the show was so successful is simple. Good writing.


Real ones weren’t aloud to watch sponge bob as a child because their parents thought the characters were too disrespectful to authority figures


I watched this for a review and I came out with a completely different outlook on my entire life. I didn’t expect such a genuinely powerful message...

I did to it really is a powerful message

omg spongebob so deep and #relatable I’m literally crying - Emplemon

fernando reyes it’s very useful for that. You don’t understand how many times I have gotten that comment


This video just brought a smile to my face. I'm 18 now and I've never let the child in me die. I usually know when to be mature and when I could be as enthusiastic as a child, I assume life is just about combining between being a Squidward and SpongeBob.


Spongebob's golden years were great because they were designed by a creative individual from another field.  Walk into any business and you'll find someone who believes they could write a tv show about the world they live in. When I worked at Cold stone, coworkers said all the time how their lives felt like a tv show. They'd talk about which characters did what and what events could be episodes. The same thing happened when I worked at a horsefeed store,  and a bar,  and an rv dealership.  Rarely do these people get a chance to make their lives into shows but when it happens it's amazing.   Most animations are made by producers who have always worked in the same field,  so the products are tiresome and mediocre at best.


I come back to this video a lot. Just to remind myself to be a sponge, not a squid :)


It's been years but I always come back to this video when I feel down. Thank you EmpLemon :)


I’d like to add the fact that spongebob is behind a glass wall. It’s kind of like a metaphor for that even though you can act like a squidward on the outside and inside, there’s still some of that spongebob inside of you.

Or also how when we are children, all we want to do is grow up, because when we look through the window, we want to act grown up and do adult things, but all Squidward (the adults) see is their own sad reflection, with an underlying image of Spongebob, what they once were and wish could be.

PenguinEmp And the fact that it was also a short scene with no dialogue in it really fits under the meaning of “Show, don’t tell”.


It's amazing, I haven't watched SpongeBob on several years, yet I remember every episode you mentioned. Cartoons from that time were truly inspirational.


I didn't even watch Spongebob, it was released when I was already becoming an adult.

However, the explanation of becoming an adult resonates with my recent epiphany regarding my personal life and personality. I recently have been dedicating more of my life to things I lost or gave up, rather than continuing the grind.

Is real success what matters to you or what others recognize you for? This seems to be a question I have tossed back and forth. It is the struggle of our lives if we seek success. How do you even measure it?

It seems Spongebob allows viewers to explore which matters to them. It can be revisited and queried at multiple stages in life.

While I can't benefit from the longer term viewing, being a crusty old fart, I will still check it out. I might find some insight in an unlikely place.


Thats one of the best videos ive ever seen on this whole Platform, you made my day


This is clearly the best video I have ever watched. Thank you for sharing and letting me love the greatest show of all time once again


The only thing I think you’re missing is that Squidward’s outlook isn’t inherently wrong or worse than Spongebob’s, its just another crucial side of understanding our place in society. Spongebob’s optimism and positivity is necessary for making it through a life that can sometimes be less than ideal, but he’s also naive and sometimes doesn’t pick up on things that are truly unjust or wrong.

For example; both Squidward and Spongebob are disgustingly mistreated and underpaid by Mr. Krabs, but only Squidward sees the issue for what it really is. Spongebob’s naivety helps him make it through his day, but it glosses over a serious issue. The problem with Squidward in this situation though is that he’s to depressed an defeated to do anything about it. The world just seems daunting.

It’s the combination of their two personalities that creates the best answer; be critical and aware, but never lose spirit, hope, a sense of purpose, and especially never lose your kindness towards others. That’s what makes an episode like ”Pizza Delivery” so appealing, we get to see a perfect synthesis of their two personalities in a way that leaves us feeling rewarded and hopeful but at the same time isn’t blind to the reality of our lives.

Really great video though man, Spongebob is the best.

That's a good summary of the benifits and negatives of being a spongebob or squidward.


The fact this show has been going on since 1999 is amazing


This man went from bringing us laughs to bringing us facts


This video hits hard I’m a teenager about to be 18 and I still love SpongeBob I don’t believe there will be a time I’ll grow out of it and what you said at the end of the video about do what we did as a kid and not let ppl tell you to act your age makes me want to do more stuff I enjoyed as a kid like explore more and go trick or treating before I get to old what I’m trying to say is you helped me realize is don’t ever think you’re too old to have fun with stuff you done as a kid thank you❤


When I was a kid in the 90's my favorite channel to watch cartoons on at first was Nickelodeon. One of my favorite shows to watch after school was called Angry Beavers. One day when I was about 7 or 8, it was announced that Angry Beavers would be taken off the air and then was shown a short preview of the first episode of the show that would be taking its spot called SpongeBob SquarePants. For some of you who were born in the 2000s you will not understand where I am coming from, but as a kid I was LIVID that my favorite cartoon was canceled and that it was replaced by Spongebob. After watching the first episode in disgust, I flipped the channel over to Cartoon Network and never went back. And it turned out that was a good decision because Cartoon Network was hitting its peak around that time with shows like Dexter's Laboratory, Ed, Edd & Eddy, Cow & Chicken and Johnny Bravo. In my opinion Spongebob is not a bad show by any metric, and compared to modern day Cartoon Network offerings it is an improvement. But to me Spongebob can never be one of the classics, it literally ruined Nickelodeon for me during my childhood.


This makes me think of how one's perception of who's in the right between Tom and Jerry changes as you grow older.

@Amberbaum Haha yeah I remember I always hated Jerry, he's the true villain of the show!

True, it's my second most favorite cartoon

by that logic, i have always thought jerry was in the right, but for different reasons, when i was a kid it was just tom being a stereotypical bad guy, but now its more along the lines of jerry just does what he does to defend himself and eventually got fed up with tom and started turning the tables to start tormenting him instead and having every right to do so, it showcases in early episodes that tom clearly tries to eat jerry... alive, which of course if you know about cats in real life, you would know its not just the simple cartoony swallow their prey whole type of thing, i have seen a cat try to eat some kittens alive, and each time i got them seperated before it was too late, when cats eat their prey alive, they alot of times go for the belly (cause its the softest part and easiest to bite into) so imagine if the tom and jerry world went by real world logic, tom would've caught jerry a long time ago, and if he were going for the "eat alive" strategy, jerry wouldn't get the mercy of just being swallowed whole and thats it, nope, it would be much more terrifying than that, and im pretty sure jerry is roughly the size of or bigger than tom's mouth so there would have to be abit of ripping and tearing before finally eating, sorry i probably just ruined everyone's childhood with that but dang its kinda true when ya think about it, so yea jerry has always been in the right, he is defending himself and is a very clever mouse lol

As a kid I LOVED Jerry and rooted for him 100%.

Now I am a fan of Tom, Jerry is still cute but I want the cat to win

I've always thought about who was right as a kid between Tom and Jerry and always came to the conclusion that neither of them were probably right.

WTF does this say about me... I always thought they were both wrong

I always thought Jerry was the annoying one

to and jerry doesnt have the same conection as spontgebob

@PALACIO254 don't try too hard, it is what it is

@User1221 everything is political, especially not talking about politics. Especially the changing of one's perceptions. Don't be afraid of it.

@Allan Smith why the hell you bring politics to a discussion about Tom and Jerry?

@Allan Smith when you have to lie to get to convince people. Sad

It's the same thing going on with Tom and Jerry as SpongeBob and Squidward

@Twitchystomp I think it’s because Tom has to act like he’s getting rid of mouse and jerry and him are actually friends

Tom and Jerry are actually friends, Tom just knows he has to pretend to try and kill Jerry, otherwise his owner would get rid of him, and replace him with a cat that will actually kill him.

There's moments in the series that help show how they both depend on the rivalry, in a way. If they really, truly wanted to kill each other, it would have ended sooner.

Lol. As a kid I always felt sorry for Tom. Wasn't very fond of that little mouse.

ya, you got a great point there. that why tom and jerry's cartoons hold up so well. I think is is also why so many kid are x man fans and so many adults are Cap fines. the way we see the world change with it our understanding of heroism.


I didn’t grow up with Spongebob. I’m 35. I always knew if it but just never watched it. I found it on Netflix, I think, and I absolutely loved it. I purchased the entire series recently and I watch nothing BUT Spongebob now. I love it. So innocent and dark all at once.


The last 5 minutes are one of greatest lessons I need to keep with me. Always come back to this somehow when I feel life is too serious, thank you EmpLemon.


Another thing to keep in mind is that that later seasons became a lot meaner to Squidward too. There would never be a moment like the ending of Band Geeks today, Squid gets treated as a punching bag in a way that often doesn’t feel earned


I think they really made all the characters one sided and allowed to have no depth after around season 5 or 6 it makes the show easier to pump out but gave it a rapid decline in quality


There aren't just Squidwards in the world, there's a shit ton of Mr. Krabs

@douglas wahid I'm sorry, but what are you insinuating? Captialism just is not a good system, it's just what has been established and it will fall just as others have. It utilizes the same system of bourgeoisie abusing the proletariat. We don't have kings or queens, we have billionaires and corporations.

sheen from tf2 How do I get in on this? I never got my invite to the cabal.

There’s 99 Squidwards for every 1 Krabs. Storm the Krusty Krab. They can’t stop all of us.

There was a mass shooting near where I work and aside from shutting down for a few hours, the owner demanded the store remain open despite the fact that many of my fellow employees were too scared to show up to work and even though more and more customers continued to show up and causing long lines

The Mr. Krabs of the world turn the spongebobs into squidwards

Wawaluigi Time Y do i see you everywhere??

jax the wolf I’ve ran into a couple Patrick’s too

And then there's us Sandys... Just looking out at y'all from our little bubble, wondering why we cant just get along.

@Call me Charlie wooosh is for obvious jokes, yours wasn't even close to obvious

Capitalism and Depression, fitting together perfectly while describing our world.

@Call me Charlie sorry, the whoosh was for people below the reply

Ploopybear I don’t think you know how r/whoosh works

Don’t forget the Patricks.......way to many Patricks

the USA is run by the most giant Krab there is!

Hector Diaz omg you guys are the best butt there are also smart karrens like jacksfilms


Also Spongebob is something you can watch even when you’re old and still laugh at the silly jokes.


"It's a giraffe!" gets me every single time.


I think that was the most, interesting, inspiring, entertaining, intelligent and realistic video I’ve ever watched. I would watch this on loop. Phenomenal!


came here for an analysis of spongebob, and now im at the end, with my outlook of life changed. this is why i love your content


This was a damn good analysis. It's almost disturbing how I laughed at Squidwards failures as a kid, yet now face the same conundrum of being all but forced to live a life that makes me miserable. The even scarier thing is that Squidward never found a way out.

@Robert Wyatt Yes, but this made his entire life miserable.

he found a way out by embracing the monotony. Becoming one with it. Embodying it.

@Lennart Senden Damn it you beat me to it! 😂


This video actually reminds me of one of the most adult people I know in my life. She has her whole life planned out, works hard, and knows what she wants. She’s also hella smart when it comes to the real world. But, she still acts like a child. She plays with and collects dolls and stuffies and watches shows and movies for kids. Sometimes she’ll even dress like a kid just because she likes it. Her names is Ana. Everyone try to be like Ana


Thank you for this. I can really relate.


Never forget "wheres my drink" guy, like how does an antagonist be so antagonizing with literally not even 2 minutes of screen time


Also the fact the the themes of the episodes are genuine life lessons that carry into adulthood.

Ripped pants is just modern meme culture for instance.


I love how this analysis just turned into an accurate social commentary.

Dude you're so right! It's the deepest thing I watched this week and it's about SpongeBob 😁


The art in Spongebob appears to be closely related to the art techniques developed during Ren and Stimpy. The art is similar but more refined. The ugly paintings of blood shot eyes and wrinkly skin mixed in with traditional animation. Spongebob and Patrick in their cumulative annoyance are similar in role and behavior to Stimpy. Squidward is a less energetic, more apathetic, less violent, and softer drawn Ren. The gritty Ren and Stimpy scenes of adversity in the world and political satire are softened and moved to a more pleasantly drawn sea environment.

Spongebob Squarepants had a dry run, and that dry run was the show Ren and Stimpy. Ren was an aggressive and apathetic character that went to work. Stimpy was child like, gullible, happy, and comically being a source of annoyance and problems for Ren. Many of the gags, art, themes, and messages in Ren in Stimpy are found in Spongebob but with better art and delivery.


Who else saw this video, felt both a rush of sad realization, and at the same time beautiful nostalgia and it made them want to go watch some old spongebob content...esp the pizza delivery episode


what i love in sponge bob is the art style its so simple and appealing to the eye.


Favorite Squidward quote;

"Too bad that didn't kill me."

“Here are some soothing sounds from Squidward’s Clarinet”

"When i die you stay away from my funeral"😂

Favorite Spongebob quote;

Even thought your life is tragic

I love all the Squidward quotes in this reply section lol

Okay new theory..<br>Maybe we should play so quietly no one can hear us.

Okay new theory..
Maybe we should play so quietly no one can hear us.

“What could be better than serving up smiles”😄 “Being DEAD.”🙌🙌🙌

"I wonder if a fall from this height could be enough to kill me."

@Elijah Faith Quebedo I love that I know the context.


You were saying people are either SpongeBobs or Squidwards, and no one should want to be a Squidward. But don't forget, there are plenty of Patrick's in the world. XD


I remember when I was younger and SpongeBob was my favorite, but now they seem to broadcast less and not really good episodes ever since the owner died but man the memories.


why did a video about Spongebob make me emotional ... it's sad how at 16 (17 in about a week :/), i already relate more to Squidward than Spongebob, and i'm sure most people my age or maybe even younger feel the same way. now i kinda want to change my outlook on life


“There is a chubby pink sea star on the loose” will forever be one of my favorite SpongeBob quotes


"We do that for 40 years, and then we die."  That line has always stuck with me.  I find myself repeating it too often.

Smokey La Bear I even had a calculus teacher recite that line to us as well, with a disturbing sigh


Amazing video. Outstanding message and perspective.


This video just put into words why i live this show so much without ever knowing AND changed my outlook on life? Goddamn you’re good. This was lifechanging. Thank you.


Man, I was born in 1982, and I watched the first three seasons of the show when I got into college. My older sister and her boyfriend at the time (the three of us were college buddies) were also huge Spongebob fans, and we cracked jokes and repeated the lines all the time, so much so that our mom knew a few, never having seen an episode. In 2021, my wife and I were telecommuting. She loves to watch TV at lunch, which I hate, so we started watching shows that were tolerable for me. Then I found out that 20 years later I still knew the first three seasons of SpongeBob almost line for line. I've always been compared to Squidward and this year (if I live until November) I'll be 40, but I still do the SpongeBob laugh and the voices of Squidward and Mr. Krabs for my daughter's amusement.


Honestly, it kind of sadness me that Squidward is what pushes SpongeBob in our culture, but is it understandable why.
SpongeBob is who we should aim to be, and Squidward is who we will become if we don't stop being pathetic and hating ourselves. People like to paint him as a tragic hero, but he is the main reason why he is in this situation of self loath that he is. Squidward doesn't change, ans just expect the world to change to accommodate him - he is a terrible artist bc he thinks he has nothing else to learn, and never tries something new. He is lonely, because he thinks everyone is bellow him.  And he is seen as a loser, because he treats everyone like one.
And at the same time, there is a point to make that nobody gave him a chance, so is easy to excuse his behavior. Nobody listens or respects him, so he doesn't do the same to others.
But that is why SpongeBob is the best version of Squidward. SpongeBob is also a loser, but he doesn't care and is content with his life. He is look down upon others, but he doesn't give the same treatment, making others feel they can approach him. SpongeBob is a child at heart, so he is always exploring and always trying new things, making him more sustainable for success
The show is genius, because it teaches us that being a adult, doesn't mean be a Squidward. And that being like SpongeBob is the goal for happiness. While yes, SpongeBob needs to be more responsible for his age, and more mature in many expects, Squidward needs to be more carefree, curious and positive.
We are and were like Squidwards at some point in life, and our goal  is to be a Squidward aiming to become SpongeBob


Damn EmpLemon. What an amazing retrospective on spongebob. I never thought that a video about a cartoon would get me to stop and think about my own cynicism.

Keep on making content EmpLemon. I know that youtube wants to speed up that downward spiral that your in, but you seem like one of the few genuine content creators to actually give a shit about pop culture and meme culture. Your videos always inspire me to look "Behind the Meme" and see how special these little pieces of media really are to our lives.

Thank you for your Patreon-age to us, the viewers.
-Some Normie who just started college


I haven't seen any complete chapter of Spongebob, but still your vid made to my heart. Yeah, having fun never gets old.


You know, I've said the whole "I grew up to be Squidward" ironically but it's kind of true. I was born in 1996 and pretty much everyone in my generation can realte more to Squidward than SpongeBob. Fuck that's kind of depressing....


For me, SpongeBob is personal, intimate, and to me, it is funnier than other cartoons. But I can appreciate the child to adult link


it's a tradition to watch this video at least once a month


If we critically analyzed works of fiction like SpongeBob instead of Shakespeare, school would have been so much more enjoyable

jax the wolf Othello, Richard III, and Julius Caesar are good.

Homecooked salami Shakespeare is mostly dick jokes.<br>Source: watched a lot of plays

Homecooked salami Shakespeare is mostly dick jokes.
Source: watched a lot of plays

In fairness though... it's easy to see that Macbeth's general story is almost the same as that of Brian De Palma's Scarface.

@Jim Jelly Jin Jam Jimbo child's? Its for everyone dude, something like Dora is for kids

It would be so much more practical as well. I have NEVER talked about East of Eden except to say my English teacher ruined it for me.

mike santini which is where my essay comes in

@Gabriela Hernandez but if you never read it you'd never know why you shouldn't read it

mike santini lol we read shakespeare all year

@Gabriela Hernandez yes but you probably would of had to read Shakespeare to make a compelling argument on why you should not read it putting yourself in one hell of a conundrum

@Alejandro Alfaro washbrain TF??? Did u mean brainwash???

@Dizzy Dial ha yet that's what we did in college was analize shows like Dora SpongeBob and other cartoons

Not gonna lie..."Taming of the Shrew" was my deal.

haha i wrote a whole essay on why we shouldn’t read shakespeare anymore and i got an A

Seth I know right! Idk why school has to teach us an extremely outdated version of english that we will never use in life, alongside plays from the 1500s that are no longer relevant.

@Jim Jelly Jin Jam Jimbo Found the Squidward.

become a teacher and washbrain the citizens of tomorrow

@Rock Spongebob will indeed survive that long. If the fables of Aesop, and the works of the Brothers Grimm have thrived on for centuries, it would be no surprise if Spongebob, a cartoon full of morals and appropriate for any age, will still be watched by people hundreds of years from now.<br>That's why I feel so lucky to live in this generation that saw Spongebob come and change the world

@Rock Spongebob will indeed survive that long. If the fables of Aesop, and the works of the Brothers Grimm have thrived on for centuries, it would be no surprise if Spongebob, a cartoon full of morals and appropriate for any age, will still be watched by people hundreds of years from now.
That's why I feel so lucky to live in this generation that saw Spongebob come and change the world

@Jim Jelly Jin Jam Jimbo Spongebob is already being found in today's society tbh Especially online. Come on now times have changed

I actually got to critically analyze Spongebob. It was when I was in first grade. It doesn't feel the same tho. Like we're FORCED to watch Spongebob. It's better than analyzing Shakespeare tho definitely

Seth imagine if Shakespeare saw spongebob

If you put a child’s cartoon over an old form of artistic writing that paved the way for modern entertainment, and who’s messages can be retold and found in today’s society surrounding the world of storytelling, you have half a brain.

Anything over that sickeningly mawkish Romeo and Juliet 😣

@Epc technically shakespeare's stories are still fictional soooo

@dreamgrlarchive ♡ one is human interaction and one is cartoons...you live in the real world so it is more relevant

@Praying Mantis There are some things to be learned, although not at the level of certain literary works. I would say the most important things to learn would be basic storytelling structure, and the different comedy techniques used. It would be very easy to analyze because of its short length of episodes. For learning of the various literary elements found in more complex works it isn't good. I'd say analyzing spongebob to learn what I mentioned can be fine for early school years. Not high school or college level work.

Or would sponge bob become the thing everyone hates to read(watch) at school

That might actually happen in like a thousand years...if spongebob is preserved

Seth YES, like what relevance does Shakespeare have in modern life compared to Spongebob


I'm... Inspired by this message...<br>I will never look at spongebob the same way again... In... A good way...

I'm... Inspired by this message...
I will never look at spongebob the same way again... In... A good way...


From wikipedia, "[Hillenburg] began developing SpongeBob SquarePants into a television series in 1996, and in 1997, a seven-minute pilot was pitched to Nickelodeon. The network's executives wanted SpongeBob to be a child in school, but Hillenburg preferred SpongeBob to be an adult character.[6] He was prepared to "walk out" on Nickelodeon and abandon the series, but he compromised by creating Mrs. Puff and her boating school, so that SpongeBob could attend school as an adult.[7]"

Spongebob's childification was inevitable, then.


Some people just never firmly grasp SpongeBob

(You see the reference- ay? No? okay)


I love the message of this video.
The anti-negativity theme really speaks to me.
Even as an almost 19 year old guy, I still retain my optimistic nature. I kept my optimism even when I was going through the dark time of my life. Now, I am genuinely happy, and I try to spread that happiness to other people.
Because having faith in our goals can get us far in life.

@That Guy generation Y here just turned 29 and same here was surprised on how this video reflects our generation, been with spongebob since the beginning and plan on being there for the end

@Val I feel your pain, I don't have ADHD but I'm not that social either and I'm trying to make a schedule and make something out of myself at the age of 18. I think this video speaks to many people like us from the late millennials to Gen Z. Hopefully we'll all make it.

I hope you reach your goals, but for me I'm still trying to figure out who I am and how to be more social towards people while also trying to balance the immense pressure of school work due to my ADHD. I'm hoping by the age of 14 I'll have at least figured out how to be consistent with my schedule.


Very good video. All things considered though, there are a lot of episodes from seasons 4 through 10 that I personally enjoyed


I was a kid when SpongeBob came out it's one of those shows my parents even loved. I hope my daughter can get a cartoon close to this one day


SpongeBob SquarePants is the first piece of animation that truly appealed to everyone since the Golden Age of Western Animation.


Genius analysis and video. Wow. Loved loved loved that whole thing!


As soon as I found out about Stephen's passing I immediately thought of this video and here I am  watching again. I love your analysis and agree on the importance of SpongeBob to our generation and the reason it resonates so much with us.


This couldn't have been said better, thank you for this video


I watched this when I was young and I still love it


I don't even know why but the ending made me tear up for whatever reason. Awesome video, Emp.


man, this tripped out a bunch of nostalgia for me. totally forgot about half these shows you mention


I remember once reading this dissertation by C. S. Lewis about how back then it was frowned upon for adults to read fantasy, and one of the things he said that impacted me the most was that there's nothing more childish than constantly trying to act like a grown-up. Spongebob, living his life doing what makes him happy regardless of what others think, manages to be more mature than Squidward and his desperate attempts to be what society expects him to be.

I mean just thinking about it, children are always eager to prove they're "adults" and how mature they are. Clearly you have too much time on your hands if you care about such things. If you're scared of doing anything out of worry that it's not "mature" then you're ironically doing what children do.

“When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty, I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.”<br>― C.S. Lewis, On Stories: And Other Essays on Literature

“When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty, I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.”
― C.S. Lewis, On Stories: And Other Essays on Literature

It reminds me of his dedication in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: "But one day, you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again."

"there's nothing more childish than constantly trying to act like a grown-up" ... gonna use this phrase a lot at work.

If you remember, which dissertation was it? I just started the Abolition of Man. Lewis is a wise man!


Everyone in 2010: "I wonder when Spongebob is gonna be cancelled"<br>us in 2021: "its not gonna be cancelled until MatPat stops theorizing stops theorizing 'bout FNaF lore"

Everyone in 2010: "I wonder when Spongebob is gonna be cancelled"
us in 2021: "its not gonna be cancelled until MatPat stops theorizing stops theorizing 'bout FNaF lore"


I won't lie, that ending made me tear up a little


Squidward makes the show work in the same way Hannibal does for Eric Andre. A tether to reality that shows how wild things really are in contrast. Beautiful


I still watch those first 3 seasons and enjoy them, and I'm 26.


This is the best analysis of Spongebob Squarepants I’ve ever seen. I always wondered why I always remember Spongebob and why it’s relevant to this day, and I think this hit the nail on the head.

Everything emp does in this style is amazing. He truly goes deep and does his reserch..

More like the nail on the pinhead.

Who're you calling pinhead?

MegaKirb AKA Sonnie you said that twice probably delete on of the comments ( also agreed)

Angelo V. Yup, this was probably the greatest video I have ever seen in my life


I always imagined that Squidward used to be like SpongeBob before his dreams were shattered, unlike SpongeBob who never sought out to be a famous jellyfisher or bubbleblower, Squid desperately wants to become a famous artist or clarinet player.


Reminds me of that C.S. Lewis quote...

"When I was a child, I wanted very much to be grow up and not be seen as childish. Now as a man, I have put away such childish things, such as the fear of being childish and the desire to be very grown up."

(That might be a paraphrased version of that quote btw)


None of this actually justifies Squidward being more important than SpongebBob. Yes, he’s the next most important character, but the SpongeBob/Squidward dynamic still wouldn’t be complete without SpongeBob. There’s no one character that holds the ENTIRE backbone of the show, they both do.


Especially giving the massive meme potential this whole show has 😂


I clicked on this with the lowest of expectations, but instead it was one of the most brilliant videos I've ever seen on this platform. You explained a lifelong love of mine in a way I always knew was true but never understood fully enough to put into words. As a comparison point, I'd like to bring up a recent cartoon that has also appealed strongly to millennials, BoJack Horseman, and how it employs a similar dynamic of optimism vs pessimism in a different way to accomplish the same basic human appeal as Spongebob.

In this show, which is rated TV-MA as opposed to Spongebob's TV-Y7, the pessimistic individual is the protagonist, and instead of working shitty, dead-end jobs, both characters are famous TV and film stars who have "accomplished their dreams." Despite these large differences, though, the core dynamic between the two main characters is fundamentally the same: Mr. Peanutbutter approaches every opportunity he has with a smile and a wagging tail, while Bojack is perpetually miserable despite how well everything has gone for him. This shows how, even if Squidward had accomplished his dreams of being a famous artist, he'd likely still be miserable because of his attitude, further proving that we can all be Spongebobs if we want to be.

The show is less optimistic overall, showing the consequences of even Mr. Peanutbutter's childish and impulsive mindset while Spongebob tried to find the good even in a grump like Squidward, but the dynamic is almost identical, even to the point of having similar supporting characters, like the dumb best friend (Patrick, Todd) the greedy boss (Mr. Krabs, Princess Carolyn) and the voice of reason (Sandy, Diane). The color scheme of the characters is also similar, with Mr. Peanutbutter's yellow fur and Bojack's blue sweater symbolizing their different perspectives on life just as Spongebob and Squidward's colors do. Also worth noting is that both characters in both shows wear similarly colored clothes (brown for Spongebob, gray for Bojack) showing that they are in identical scenarios but feel differently purely because of their outlook.

@Mr Pay T. U. Well how else would you have a high enough I.Q? He has genius in his username!

mr pay Are you saying that just because iT’s tOo loNg to rEad ?


Exceptional analysis! There is however a part you somewhat missed or didn't mention. Squidwards is a cashier, which at least in his case doesn't really require much effort. Spongebob is a fry cook, his job is more technical, I mean you have to be good, not to mention bob makes a delicious crabby patty. He is also eager to learn new things about his work becoming even better. If you love your daily job and you find value in it, your life is never depressed.


You’re the best man, I actually feel better now


Even 3 years ago, your vids were spot-on, high-quality entertainment. Some of these edits had me rollin' though, bro.


Damn what a great video man! Got emotional at the end but still a great video!


I really LOVE the analysis you have on each video!! it is amazing!!

the things he said at the end may have changed me as a person

Do you think about making a spongebob parody

Weclome back, Pelo buddy! It IS amazing!

<b>69 replies, too bad it's gonna be 70...</b>

*69 replies, too bad it's gonna be 70...*

he was a little wrong though..seasons 2-3 of spongebob werent continuous..to keep up the writing quality they essentially split up seasons 2-3 over 3 years from 2000-2003 while doing the movie from 03-04 so they didn't really have to worry as much since they had 4 years to do 2 seasons and a film so they could relax after the stress that was season 1 and season 4 onwards

¡Oh mierda! ¡Es uno de mis mexicanos favoritos!

The plot of this video is not valid for this guy.

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OH BOI, there we have a real adult Spongebob!

oh my god it all makes sense of course you like spongebob.

Pelo sees video

@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Ivö Summers maybe but even so they dont break down exactly why and how it makes the show work though conflicting mindsets.

When God Himself watches your videos, you know you're doing something right.

Pelo is here

Throws brick through window

Pelo is here

*Throws brick through window*


So brilliant. Just. Brilliant. Best SpongeBob vid I've seen. I agree with everything you pointed out between SpongeBob and Squidward.


I’m still the same optimistic and curious guy I was when I started watching spongebob at 10 years old. I’m going to be 33 In a few months. Im just a little more tired sometimes.


Thank you so much for this video. It made me emotional at the end. Thank you ❤


what I also dont like about the modern spongebob is the animation. sure the animation has gotten better but I appreciate the simplicity of the first 3 seasons


I absolutely love how your channel has evolved from YTP to video essays while using the editing skills you learned from YTP and adding your own genuinely interesting perspectives on topics that are somewhat niche but very relevant to your audience. This is definitely one of my favorite youtube channels

Yeah but essays aren't better than YouTube poops because vidoe essays are so over done on YouTube nowadays as much as I love emps new content I wish I didnt have to only see essays all the time

and now he is interspersing his video essays with YTP clips to bind it all together


22:19 onwards, simply phenomenally written


This is something less important but something I caught also watching an old episode after watching a new episode. The atmosphere of the bikini bottom. Watch an old episode of sponge-bob and you'll notice how quiet it gets sometimes. Quiet enough to show how much attention were put into the sound effects, when characters moved it played the sound of water swaying in motion, when characters moved or opened a door it would play that sound effect. Not to mention it played the sound of air bubbles now and again. Music was limited and there weren't a lot of goofy sound effects compared to other kids cartoons at the time, even though their were a few they weren't overused. That and the animation (while zany most of the time) felt relaxed through most of seasons 1-3. Compared to now when they just throw in random sound effects and music paired with this really wacky tone that is used to keep kids paying attention.


I'll NEVER get tired of the way squidward says "sure did, ate the whole thing in one bite" 🤣


Great insight, you nailed the squidward part very well


"Its not about winning, its about fun." holds a lot more meaning now


I'll never forget the first time I saw dying for pie in first grade I was rolling on the floor laughing uncontrollably. it piqued my dads interest and I said lets watch it again and he was laughing a ton too.


This video was a masterpiece, i was cheesing throughout this entire video just reminiscing about spongebob and hearing u talk about it


the end felt more like this guy spitting out something that he had inside of him for a long time more than a spongebob analysis :)


Pizza Delivery honestly gives me goosebumps whenever I watch it


Millennials: No one can find out what we like because we don't know what we like.

Spongebob: Observe.

Millennials: No one can find out what we like because we don't know what we like.

Spongebob: *Observe.*

@Flex no it became meta when you broke the fourth wall to point out the joke

wait, doesn't that mean i'm also meta by pointing out you're pointing out a joke?

Holy shit,you just used a Spongebob meme to explain our liking to Spongebob on a video about why Spongebob is so popular and one of the keypoints is Spongebob memes. This is way too fuckin meta.

NootNootBoi you should have put spongebob: hold my kelp shake


"There are millions of people who grew up watching Spongebob and are in their 20s now."

33 year old laughter begins

"There are millions of people who grew up watching Spongebob and are in their 20s now."

*33 year old laughter begins*


I know it's been a long time since this video was uploaded but, in a year I'm going to be 18 and considered any adult. But I've picked up sewing and am making myself a whole bunch of oversized hair bows. It's small but it's a way of expressing myself. I've also gotten into Lolita which has a doll like look too it. Sometimes I need to be more like SpongeBob and not give a damn about what other people think of me!


honestly your main reason for why this show works in the early seasons is like the meme where when you're a kid you're like spongebob himself but when you're an adult you're like squidward


God yeah wtf people do want you to be boring when you’re an adult???

I feel kind of embarrassed when I mention that I like cartoons in front of coworkers at my office job. What kind of life is that? More and more I don’t understand it.

I surround myself with people who enjoy “geeky” things. Cartoons, anime, video games, etc. but when people say Geeky/Nerdy… do they just mean Fun Stuff???

Great video about outlooks on life, such a great point.


This dude took Spongebob and made it into a heartwarming life lesson I will use for the rest of my life. Holy hell. You deserve way more recognition than you get.

@ChestersStuff im not saying that you should, you're in all the right to watch the show for fun, that's what it is meant for.

@SpongeBob Miscellaneous I wouldn't blame ya if you ACTUALLY didnt care being honest, but that's a way to say it.

I hate throwing this word around. but ever since 2018 when this video came out I’d consider it a life changeing video

@Un Kirby Josuke man I got other things to do than philosophically analyze SpongeBob SquarePants

God loves you, please turn turn to God and not sin.

@Un Kirby Josuke  Or just never <i>thought to.</i> “Never cared” sounds harsh and makes an assumption.

@Un Kirby Josuke  Or just never _thought to._ “Never cared” sounds harsh and makes an assumption.

He didnt turn anything into anything, the lesson's always been there, you just never cared about looking closer.


When the audience is basically Squidward, watching a child torture him feels like torture to us too


Bruh, the acting my age got me and I’m only 12

I’m wondering how would the nostalgia hit when I’m an actual adult


Came here for the nostalgia, left with a chip of inspiration that would make sponge boi proud


As long as memes exist, SpongeBob will never die.


Being mature does not mean to stop acting like a child, it is to remember when and where to act like one without leaving aside your new adult life

@clarence hemphill that’s what I said. A mature adult won’t care what you do with your life. Sit at home watching sponge Bob eating Cheerios all day if you want. Doesn’t affect my life.

@Jan Henson I think hes trying to say being mature doesn't mean you act like any childish things you liked or brought you happiness don't exist or matter and you can still find enjoyment in them regardless of what others say

That’s not maturity. Be a man baby if you want to, a mature adult will not care what you do with your life. Nothing to do with me.

@Ultra Chadstinct Goku not exactly. i mean you can act childlike in the sense of watching cartoons and making dumb jokes etc around friends, when youre just chilling, and other occasions. but you aint gonna show up to work making fart jokes

@Teamgeist there are adults who do and ones that dont

to the majority. maturity is comformity.

@Baffled Brandon some do, most earn fck all

@Baffled Brandon Finance is bullocks unless you go for quant or some computational math role, but the real question is do you even want IB as a career.

@Doritos2030 As if! 😆 People who choose those careers earn millions!

@Baffled Brandon Business / Accounting / Finance Investment / Banking students choosing a life of paper pushing.

Office Space should be watched by all college kids.

@Ultra Chadstinct Goku i aint much older i graduated bout 3yrs ago so let me explain it. you should have 2 versions of yourself ready at all times. the you that you are around friends and by yaself should be separated from the you at work. both are still you of course, one is just the “fun” you and the otheris the more “mature” you. i coulda did alot better explaining this so sorry if you don’t understand. but hope i helped nonetheless

@Alejandro Medrano I'm young and dont understand. Still in high school so I don't get it

@Ultra Chadstinct Goku your question makes me think You can't/shouldn't do it around other

@Alejandro Medrano how? I mean what if they are the same old friends I have always had. Besides you said remember when and where to act

@Ultra Chadstinct Goku if You can't, find new friends

So you can be childlike at home but not when around others?

Exactly, being mature means taking care of responsibilities, and kids dont have much of those compared to adults.

eh kinda<br>also its "remember" not "remembrr"

eh kinda
also its "remember" not "remembrr"


12:41 this is one of my favorite pieces of dialogue in cartoon history


true, but kids will feel a new show as it was like spongebob to us.


I feel like after about 2010 it's stopped being  good and the new animation style feels soo 2020 so I don't watch it anymore but those first 3 seasons were beautiful


Man, this is a really really great material. Thanks!!!!


I watched spongebob in preschool I laughed at Patrick getting hurt and stuff like that, but my grandpa laughed at a lot more and I never understood it. To this day my 72 year old grandpa still enjoys it from time to time. When you’re young you’re spongebob and when you’re an adult you’re squidward. But when you grow old you’re Patrick. Possessing knowledge you no longer need and things you no longer want.

@Chad Flores brothers I wish to convert to the cult. But I lack the knowledge to change my pin how do i do it.

OH MY GOD THAT'S WHY MY DAD ONLY QUOTED PATRICKS JOKES. He was 50 when I was born btw. The one he said a couple times was the "Who stole my lollipop" one, where patrick has the candy on his mouth. "I mean it". LOL. Also when spongebob was licking the chocolate bar and then drags his teeth along it taunting patrick. I can literally picture a few of the times he acted out licking all over a chocolate bar

WhyNotMini  "Something which has never occurred since time immemorial; a young woman did not fart in her husband's lap."
- Sumeria 1900 BCE

First known recorded joke was a fart joke

@WhyNotMini I worked with a lot of old dudes when I was 17-20 years old. Pretty funny guys. I remember one joke that went something like this.

Two married men are hanging out. One says to the other "you know, I never made love to my wife before we got married. What about you?" To which the other responds "I'm not sure. What was her maiden name?"

Mitchel swanson my grandpa has the least boomer humor of any boomer I know. It’s all racist jokes and dick jokes. Sounds stupid but he’s funny as hell

I'd say your grandpa might enjoy it because of the prevalence of slapstick humor ala three stooges and others that your grandfather may have grown up watching. I think as the years pass what is considered funny shifts which is why slapstick isn't as common as it was then. This is why the phenomenon of boomer humor is a thing. Many things that my 40-50 year old family members find funny tend to only mildly amuse me. They have their own inherent humor but it's just less funny to me.


Those last 10 minutes were just wow. Definitely be more like spongebob 🤙🏾🤙🏾


your info and editing is flawless! respect


I never felt that Squidward was a bad guy he is just a cynic. Even when I was little I always kinda understood where he was coming from.