SpongeBob Squarepants

Four different Snoop Dogg's stand against a dark background with twinkling stars cast in pallid turquoise, presumably at different points in time (or not, who are we to judge?). They show all of the different sides of Snoop Dogg -- rapper, shoe model, celebrity chef and just plain ol' celebrity. His multitudes are put on full display as rapper Snoop flaunts some rhymes for an audience that cannot be seen. A cartoon snail sits atop the Snoop at the far-left.

Snoop Dogg’s Side Quests

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

Why does Snoop Dogg’s ever-diversifying career always keep us on our toes, never certain of where he'll go next?…

March 19, 2024

A screenshot from love never dies shows a female singing next to the phantom of the opera

‘Love Never Dies’ Is an Underrated, Forgotten Sequel

Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay

‘Phantom of the Opera'"s broadway exodus harkens back to the initial failure of its not-so-famous spin-off.…

November 16, 2022

In an article about humor and Gen Z, an illustration someone lasting at Twitter

Gen Z’s Humor Is a Product of an Uncertain Future

Natalie Gabor, Indiana University-Bloomington

Their absurdist comedy might seem like a bunch of randomnesses, but it's really a coping mechanism for a world in crisis — and it's funny to boot.…

September 22, 2021

Screenshot from Creature from the Krusty Krab, of SpongeBob on the hood of a go-kart

SpongeBob: Creature from the Krusty Krab Executes the Perfect Twist

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

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

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

5 Vintage Nickelodeon Sitcoms That Need to Be on Netflix

Rishi Patel, University of Iowa

Fingers crossed.…

March 29, 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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