SpongeBob

SpongeBob: Creature from the Krusty Krab Executes the Perfect Twist

Perhaps the most beloved video game in the franchise, this 2006 release whisks fans into a universe of dreams they won’t soon forget.…

February 5, 2021

An illustration of a glove balloon from SpongeBob, for an article about the episode 'Rock Bottom.'

SpongeBob’s ‘Rock Bottom’ Depicts Symptoms of Depression

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

Even after 20 years, this episode portrays a unique take on mental illness that is hard to see at first glance.…

December 18, 2020

How SpongeBob Became the King of Memes

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

The Nicktoon has become one of the most popular sources for internet laughs, but how did it happen?…

December 4, 2020

illustration by Veronica Chen in article about asexual and aromantic representation

Finding Asexual and Aromantic Representation in a Sex-Obsessed World

Mia Kellner, University of St Andrews

Asexuality and aromanticism are seemingly impossible to find in mainstream pop culture, but what if we look beyond the labels?…

July 17, 2020

The Purported Queerness of SpongeBob, and Why It’s Important

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? A gay sponge, according to Twitter speculation. The ocean eccentric is helping to normalize the LGBT community on TV.…

June 29, 2020

The 5 Most Iconic Episodes of ‘SpongeBob Squarepants’

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

Are ya ready, kids? The 20th anniversary of the classic show has arrived, and we’re here to help you celebrate.…

July 13, 2019

The Slow, Sad Decline of ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’

Scott Williamson, Florida Atlantic University

The once-iconic series is hardly recognizable today.…

February 11, 2019

Ah … Goo Lagoon: The 10 Most Iconic ‘SpongeBob’ Moments of All Time

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Rest in peace, Stephen Hillenburg…

December 6, 2018

Why College Students Will Always Love SpongeBob

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

The memes don't hurt.…

August 3, 2016

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