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Was the best animated show on Nickelodean, but the newer episodes don't work for me
When "Spongebob Squarepants" first started, I was one of those who watched it religiously. I absolutely loved it, and thought it was the best animated show on Nickelodean. I loved the fact it was funny, creative and original. It was vibrantly animated, with lavish colouring and convincing character features. The theme tune, what can I say? Probably the catchiest theme tune out of the shows airing on Nicolodean now. The writing was witty, funny and even intelligent, and the characters were endearing, from Spongebob himself, cynical Squidward, Eugene H. Karbs and the hilarious Patrick. And the voice acting was well done.
So why did I not give it a higher score? Like "Rugrats" and "The Simpsons" the newer episodes don't work. They aren't as funny or as creative in terms of written quality as the older episodes,relying too much on toilet humour, and the voice acting sometimes is lazy, Patrick in particular now seems bored and world weary now. And Spongebob, the voice is way too high. The episode ideas aren't as original or as well thought out, in fact they are rather predictable and unrealistic. The animation and the theme tune are pretty much the only things that make the newer episodes remotely watchable. All in all, I do really like this show, for the sense of fun and creativity it has, but I just wish the newer episodes weren't as tired. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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Like it or not, this show is hard to avoid
SpongeBob is a very popular show. Its quirky humor, colorful characters, and crazy plot lines make it irresistible. It's hard to avoid this show, even if you're an adult, or a teen. This show also cheers you up very easily. You may like it, or you may not believe that you're watching something like this, but either way, it will somehow get to you.
The story lines are focused around SpongeBob, an energetic sea sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea. Each episode focuses around him and his misadventures with other people in his town known as Bikini Bottom. His best friend is the dopey starfish Patrick, his other best friend is the land squirrel who lives in a submarine home, Sandy. Other characters in the show are SpongeBob's drowsy neighbor, Squidward, his boss at work, Mr. Krabs, the evil Plankton, and the driving school teacher Mrs. Puff. There are a bunch of other characters in the show, but most episodes are focused around them.
These days, Nickelodeon hasn't been doing so well. Most of their new shows are spin offs of old shows, and most of the new shows aren't good at all. SpongeBob is very reminiscent of older Nickelodeon shows. Elements like quirky humor, annoying neighbors, fun plot lines, slightly dark humor in a few episodes(not as much as the old Nickelodeon shows), mishaps at work, worst enemies, and mishaps due to SpongeBob's antics all make this show great. There are times when this show can become stupid, as a matter of fact, every episode uses stupidity in a certain way. Some episodes are smartly written, and in odd ways, certain episodes have a message in them.
There is nothing in this show that should make parents feel uncomfortable. In most episodes, there is some type of adult humor that adults and teens will find to be funny.
Everyone should see this show. Watch it with kids, or by yourself, either way, you'll probably have a great time with this show.
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"Spongebob Squarepants" TV Series- 10/10. Very funny with lovable characters.
Spongebob Squarepants" (1999) TV Series
It seems that it wasn't long ago that this show aired on Nickelodeon, but it's been like 5 years, and Spongebob Squarepants' popularity hasn't decreased at all- of course, I can see why. This show is set in the small town of Bikini Bottom (a town under the sea that is home to many sea worthy creatures)- including a spontaneous sponge named Spongebob. He lives with his pet snail, Gary, next to two neighbors- a grumpy clarinet playing octopus- Squidward, and his best friend who is a starfish who couldn't tell his hand from his foot- named Patrick. He also has a friend who lives in an air dome, and she's a Texas native squirrel named Sandy, who got bored with life above water, so she moved to the ocean. Spongebob works at the Krusty Krab along with Squidward, a popular restaurant owned by the greedy Mr. Krabbs. And there is Plankton- a microscopic sea creature who owns his own restaurant- The Chum Bucket- a very unpopular restaurant, that hasn't gotten a customer since it's opening- so, of course, Plankton is always out to steal Mr. Krabbs' secret Krabby Patty formula, causing trouble for the krusty krew. Spongebob goes through one predicament after another, and this show is just hilarious. Some may find Spongebob annoying, but for those like me, we love him! 10/10.
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Great entertainment for kids and adults, particularly in the early seasons
My stepdaughter introduced me to this series, and I have to say not since Rocky and Bullwinkle have I seen a cartoon that both kids and adults can greatly enjoy and find humorous on their respective levels. My favorites include "Survival of the Idiots" in which Patrick and Spongebob get trapped in Sandy's treedome during her hibernation. The creator of this show has obviously befriended a Texan or two. Anyone who has owned or been owned by a cat will enjoy "Dumped" and "Gary Takes a Bath", both of which deal with Spongebob and Gary, his pet Snail. "Grandma's Kisses" has some of the most memorable quotes in which Patrick assures Spongebob that being a man consists of doing three things: Patrick: Allow me to demonstrate. First, puff out your chest.
(SpongeBob puffs out his chest) Patrick: Now say, "tax exemption." SpongeBob: Tax exemption.
Patrick: Now you must develop a taste for free-form jazz.
In "Squidville" well-deserved fun is poked at the dull uniformity of planned communities and homeowners associations...Anyone who lives in the DC area knows EXACTLY what I am talking about! Another classic is "Bubble Buddy", in which Spongebob has an imaginary friend who has been causing problems around Bikini Bottom all day. In Squidward's case his tragedy is that Bubble Buddy "forced him to provide excellent customer service". Anybody out there who has worked for a living will recognize Squidward as the fellow employee who wants to do the required minimum because he believes he is somehow destined for greater things.
In short, if you want something that both you and the kids can watch and truly enjoy together, you can't do any better than SpongeBob, in particular the seasons where creator Steven Hillenburg was involved.
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Mindless, carefree fun.
A funny cartoon about the misadventures of talking sea sponge SpongeBob and his under-the-sea friends, Squidward, Patrick Star, Mr. Krabs, Sandy Cheeks, and dozens of others.
It's mindless fun from SpongeBob's adventures at work in Mr. Krab's fast-food restaurant to him constantly driving Squidward crazy with his tricks and constant goofiness.
I enjoy the cynicism and sarcasm of Squidward (my brother's favorite character) and the money-hungry, dollar-sign eyes of Mr. Krabs. Patrick can get a little too annoying as the slow and dumb character, while SpongeBob is just the carefree, clueless and lighthearted sponge.
The earlier seasons were better than the latter seasons (so far till 2017).
Grade B
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HOLY CRAP!!! SpongeBob SquarePants is funny!!!
I'm 15 years old, I have a cousin who is 5 years old, and my mom is over 40. What do we all have in common? We like SpongeBob! A show that is for all ages. SpongeBob is a silly cartoon that reaches young, old, and in between. Younger kids will enjoy the silly antics and slapstick. While teens and adults will enjoy a lot of adult and more witty humor that passes over little kids heads.
The show takes place underwater. The main character, SpongeBob, is a talking sponge, who works as a fry cook for Mr. Krabs, the greedy owner of the Krusty Krab. He also works with his depressing and more sophisticated next door neighbor, Squidword Tentacles, who is constantly annoyed by SpongeBob's crazy, stupid antics. SpongeBob's other neighbor and long-life best friend, Patrick Star, is a talking pink starfish that maybe the most stupid character ever. There is also Plankton, a tiny but evil character that is jealous of Mr. Krab's restaurant and always is trying to steal his formula for the sacred Krabby Patty, but he always ends up failing miserably. Then there is Sandy Cheeks, a squirrel that for some reason lives underwater in a space-suit. Sandy befriends SpongeBob and Patrick and loves to do exciting things with them. are these not the most ridiculous characters.
You might be thinking, this sounds stupid. Well it is stupid, thats the beauty of the show. The premise is so ridiculous that anything can happen. None of the episodes ever continue the story and plot of the previous episode. Its a cartoon. Every new episode starts a new story. And the story lines of the episodes are just sometimes ridiculous, but the characters in the show are so good that everything works. Squidword is a great straight-man for the comedy. He seems to hate his life because SpongeBob and Patrick are constantly ruining things for him. Not on purpose, SpongeBob and Patrick are just stupid. Especially Patrick who is my favorite character. The show at times seems to make a point on how stupid he really is. Sometimes Patrick seems mentally retarded. But he is good at heart along with SpongeBob. Mr. Krabs on the other hand is just plain greedy. His character amuses me because he is so cheap that its ridiculous. He'll do anything to save a dollar or make an extra penny. And Plankton is the worst one of them all. Plankton comes up with these Genius plans to steal the Krabby Patty formula but he has one problem, he is an 8th of the size of everyone else. all of these characters make for great comedy.
There is stupid comedy in SpongeBob, but there is also a lot of jokes and situations that only adults can understand. There is dark humor and even some witty jokes. Sometimes you will even see some references to pop-culture events. Kids will enjoy the silly stuff when adults and teens will enjoy some of the other jokes.
This cartoon is unique because its a kids cartoon but all the main characters are full-grown adults. Yes there sea creatures but they are grown-ups. But SpongeBob and Patrick act like little kids. Thats what I find charming about the show.
Watch SpongeBob Squarepants! Any age can find humor in the show.
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Die Laughing
I'm a junior in college, and I can't help but flipping to Spongebob every saturday morning at work. This cartoon series is a work of art! It's a hilarious journey into the world of Spongebob Squarepants and his friends, a mentally challenged starfish named Patrick, a miserly 70's reject squid, Squidward, and Sandy, some sort of tripped up Squirrel who lives underwater via an air-suit.
The humor is hilarious, and as a college student, I can't stop laughing!
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The Best Cartoon Ever!
Spongebob Squarepants is a sea-sponge. He is shaped in a rectangle, and is in the form of a common household sponge. He lives in a pineapple under the sea, in the town of Bikini Bottom.
He is often found to be annoying his cynical neighbor Squidward, the grouchy Clarinet playing squid next door, who definitely thinks the sea is half empty.
Next to Squidward is a large rock, where dwells a starfish with about as much intelligence as his home-sweet home. He is Patrick Star, neighbor to Squidward, but lifelong friend to Spongebob.
Over yonder lives a 'land squirrel' by the name of Sandy Cheeks. Her hobbies include the search for the 'Hay in the Needlestack', to biking in the Industrial Park.
Finally there's Mr. Eugene H. Krabs, penny hugging/pinching proprietor of the Krusty Krab; Spongbob's beloved workplace, and the home of the Krabby Patty.
On the subject of the Krabby Patty, that brings us to the esteemed Sheldon Plankton, arch-rival to Mr. Krabs, and generally very evil. His constant attempts to steal the Krabby Patty make for very funny episodes.
In Summery, this show can be summed up with a single word: Brilliant. It is witty, smart, extremely funny, with timeless characters, appealing to all ages.
10/10 A Classic!
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A great show from my childhood until seasons 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 destroyed it!
Overall, I liked this show and loved it as a young child back at the 90s when it was first released on nickelodeon. The first three seasons were amazing with some creative plot lines for each episode (not to mention the funny and witty humor/jokes) and also revolves around every situation my favorite characters are going through and are handled quite well throughout the show. The animation is pretty with fluid backgrounds and brilliant character designs. The characters are likable and timeless as ever. Spongebob and Patrick are dumb, but smart and Squidward is mean, but also likable, Mr. Krabs is funny and Plankton is evil and also funny. Even the new characters in the first three seasons are great and executed the show perfectly with some talented voice actors like Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown and others.
Then, in 2006, two years after the release of it's first feature length film, "The Spongebob Squarepants Movie", the show started to go downhill with seasons 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 with the story lines being the same and the majority of those seasons now becomes repetitive. The characters have ranged from likable to very irritating and the pacing is too damn awful! The new episodes started to make me cringe as I wished the show would've just ended with season 3, but nope. Instead, the writers decided to give up and started to continue the franchise as it becomes to get quite boring and predictable which resulted in destroying a great reminder of my childhood!
If you watch the first three seasons that reminded you of your childhood instead of the later ones, then you are welcome to for this is one of the greatest shows in television history.
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nearly 20 years later this show made Nickelodeon what it is today.
As a teenager maturing toward adulthood, my younger peers grew up watching this weird cartoon on a kids network called Nickelodeon called Spongebob Squarepants. Within years it became the most popular show on Nickelodeon ever, spawning two movies, video games, and an appearance in the upcoming Super Bowl LIII halftime show inspired by a clip from the classic episode Band Geeks that spawned a petition by fans for Viacom to include the character and the song "Sweet Victory", into the show, which is really happening as of now. The animation is quirky, the humor classy, and the music very kitschy simliar to Ren and Stimpy. Sadly, the creator of the show died years after he left the show; ratings have been in the toilet ever since but might rebound due to the halftime show.
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Spongebob Squarepants
First 3 seasons- 8/10. Classic humor and meme fodder. After that- 1/10. It's gross, cruel, lazy, and just keeps getting worse.
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Ahh yes, the good show...
I remember when I first saw the show, the episode: Bubblestand. I loved that episode and decided to wait for more episodes. That was when I noticed that five million more episodes came on. Watched every single one of 'em. Tom Kenny does a REALLY superior good job on the voice on Spongebob. I loved it as a little kid, and I still like it today.
I love this show so much I could hug it. Too bad they haven't made recent and decent episodes these days. The newest one sucked. Anyways, this show is a really cool one because there is no point to it and there is mindless comedy! D:. I recommend most of you to watch it, for it is the best.
A really fair show indeed.
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Someone needs to take a stand and end the show before it is degraded even more.
Once upon a time, Spongebob Squarepants was the largest jewel in Nickelodeon's crown. It was charming, clever, and genuinely hilarious. It was a huge part of my childhood. My friends and I recite lines from the old episodes all the time, and we still laugh at them! Then, the movie came. Oh, don't get me wrong; the movie was pure gold! But since then, the great Stephen Hillenburg left the show and allowed it to rot away.
Nowadays, our favorite undersea sponge has been cut down, degraded, and utterly destroyed. That obnoxious, overly-emotional yellow square in the newer episodes? That is not Spongebob. It can't be. I really feel that kids should not be allowed to watch him anymore. It is a widely-known fact that kids imitate what they see; and believe me when I say that you DON'T want them imitating "Spongebob." He is far too emotionally disturbed. One minute he is unbearably and obnoxiously ecstatic for no reason, and the next he is screaming and crying like a particularly difficult baby. And he doesn't cry for a few seconds in a funny way, he cries for minutes on end like an unfortunate soul burning in hell; meaning that it is mentally painful to watch. Yeah, no one should let their kid mimic this kind of behavior. On top of all that, his voice has become incredibly high pitched and nerve-grating. Maybe Tom Kenny's overused the voice and now he's losing it. Whatever the reason is, it doesn't change the fact that it is incredibly annoying.
And speaking of annoying, the show itself has simply lost it's touch with the humor. The old episodes were incredibly witty, and appealing to all ages. I still laugh at the jokes to this day. But then, one day I decided to watch a newer episode of Spongebob. I was horrified at what I saw; there was no actual humor, just attempts at humor that fell extremely flat. None of the jokes were funny! I found myself sitting there, trying to FORCE myself to laugh. But nothing at all was even a tiny bit amusing. The verbal jokes were incredibly lazy and dry, and many times felt forced. The physical humor was not any better. The writers for the show were running out of ideas--I could tell.
I also have a few things to say about the animation. I don't know what happened, but I think the older episodes looked a lot better, and more rugged like other cartoons such as The Angry Beavers (great show, by the way). The newer episodes' animation features brighter colors, rounder, thicker characters, and obnoxious details that really should have been left out. Spongebob's face, for example, conveys far too much happiness and ecstasy, to the point were it gets a tad frightening. In fact, all the characters express far too intense emotions at times that are either very annoying, or borderline scary. In summation, if the look of a show is important to you, maybe you should stay away from the newer episodes of this far too long-running TV series.
Someone needs to take a stand against Nickelodeon, for subjecting us to watch this garbage that used to be gold. If this show had stopped after the movie was released, every individual who grew up with Spongebob would have been a lot happier. Please, only watch the old episodes. The new ones are so awful, it actually fills me with pain to think about them. Also, keep your kids away from the show. Spongebob has become a terrible emotional influence. Unless you want your kids to become horrible bipolar monsters, STAY AWAY FROM THE NEW EPISODES. Only let them watch seasons one through three. Nickelodeon needs to end the reformed Spongebob's reign of terror.
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The best cartoon ever?
I've only just started getting into cartoons again after not watching them for so long. I heard about Spongebob Squarepants and decided to check it out. Now I watch every episode religiously! It's amazing! I don't think I ever seen anything as surreal or as funny in a kids show as this! The show takes place in Bikini Bottom, an underwater town. Spongebob Squarepants (voiced by the amazingly talented Ton Kenny) is a sponge that works as a fry cook at the Crusty Krab, run by one Mr Krabs (voiced by Tom Clancy who many people will remember from Shawshank Redemption). Spongebob is a kid at heart and a little stupid, but gets up to the most amazing adventures. Alongside Spongebob are his best friend Patrick Starfish (Bill Fagerbakke) who is even more stupid than Spongebob, Sandy Cheeks (Carolyn Lawrence) a squirrel that lives underwater for some reason, Squidward Tentacles (Rodger Bumpass) Spongebobs moody next door neighbour, Mrs Puff (Mary Jo Catlett) Spongebob's driving instructor and Plankton (Mr Lawrence) a very tiny sea animal with a Napoleon Complex.
What makes the show so funny is the situations that Spongebob and his friend Patrick get themselves into. They are both very stupid and child like, meaning that they get into trouble on a regular basis, which makes for exciting episodes. There are some huge laugh out loud moments and some of them stuff that they get up to will make your stomach churn with laughter. All the characters are amazingly put together and they all work. Each have their own personality which allows them to carry on the story and let Spongebob interact with them all.
One of the funniest stories is the send up of Batman and Robin where Spongebob and Patrick try to bring out of retirement their two favourite heroes. Mermaid Man (Ernist Borgnine) and Barnacle Boy (Tim Conway). Anyone who's ever watched the classic Adam West Batman will appreciate the humour of this episode! All in all, a very funny cartoon. It's insane enough for kids to enjoy, but also so funny that many adults will enjoy it (as long as they get the humour). Take it for what it is. Don't' try and analyse it. Just watch and enjoy.
Oh and one more thing. In one episode, the background music is provide by metals most greatest heroes, PANTERA!!!!!!!!
10/10!!!!!
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The perfect cartoon
SpongeBob SquarePants is an example of the perfect cartoon. It has memorable characters, a consistent setting and great humour. There are so many inside jokes, cool character and engaging storylines. Each episode is a great experience with an irreverent style.
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Appeals to Young and Old!
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The show may be the longest running in the history of the Nick Network. But it appeals to both young and old. As cartoons rarely appeal to both these days.
SpongeBob Squarepants is a happy go lucky creature. Who lives under the sea at Bikini Bottom and lives in a pineapple for a house with his slow witted friend, Gary.
He runs into all sorts of mischief whether playing around with his friends, TX karate loving squirrel transplant Sandy who has to wear a spacesuit complete with helmet as she is not used to the water, dim witted but good natured Star, Patrick Starr.
While bothering his flute playing octopus neighbor Squidwald and working with money loving but good natured, Mr. Crabs at the Crusty Crab restaurant.
Still after over 10 years, and counting the cartoon, never has gotten old! It just keeps getting better.
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I love Spongebob
I first discovered Spongebob square pants while I was on holiday in Florida. It dawned on me when I got back to England that we could get it on Nickelodean so I started watching it all the time and loved it! It's basically a kids show although sometimes it does have some jokes that are obviously intended to go way over children's heads. And I love it for that. Loads of my friends love the show and we're all surprised that we could be so entertained by a small yellow sponge who lives in a pineapple! Oddly enough though, my favourite character is not Spongebob. I love Squidward and Plankton and their bitter bored outlook to life. They seem remarkably cynical for Nickelodean which is why this show is a breath of fresh air and hugely popular.
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Had it ups and downs, but I focus on the positive
I admit that years ago, I wasn't too eager to be a fan of "SpongeBob Squarepants". It was at the time I saw an episode called "Survival Of The Idiots" that I got hooked on the show. In its first three seasons, SpongeBob was one of the greatest cartoons of all time. We get a lot of nice characters with interesting personalities and tons of great gags and jokes to go along with it. The series was originally going to end after three seasons and after that, creator Stephen Hillenberg left. For the longest time, there weren't any episodes people considered their favorites made in the show for years.
I stopped watching the show after the fourth season and pretty much stopped watching Nickelodeon after that. With Cartoon Network being obsessed with "Teen Titans Go!", I came back to this network if only to watch new great cartoons like "The Loud House". I kept hearing horror stories about new SpongeBob episodes where the characters became little more than shells of their former selves, doomed to have the same single personality trait for the rest of the run. I did watch the new SpongeBob movie and am very glad to find out Hillenberg went back to the show.
I've seen newer episodes and they really are a big improvement from when he wasn't there. Hillenberg didn't want the show to go on forever so they continued it without him. I really don't know his exact thoughts on the series now but he has come back and episodes are getting good. I'm glad to say I'm back to watching SpongeBob after many years. Looking here on the IMDb, it saddened me to see new reviews where everyone says the show has declined, but it has gotten good again.
What can I really say? This show has had some of the best lines and scenarios in any animated show ever. It's weird looking back and seeing as how newer cartoons like "Gravity Falls" and "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic" have revolutionized entertainment as we know it. This was still a great show for its day and has really gotten better. We don't want to see our favorite characters become caricatures and they have in fact grown out of them. I'm glad to say we're back on track not just for the show, but Nickelodeon in general. ****
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Masterful, perhaps mis-targeted, surreal stream-of-consciousnessparody
"SpongeBob SquarePants" is an hilarious and often unpredictable cartoon series aired at this writing on Nickelodeon. Its regular times are Saturday & Sunday mornings, with occasional marathons and a semi-regular feature on Nick's Friday evening U-Vote feature. The massive amount of hype surrounding its release in mid-1999 suggests that the Nickelodeon staff really likes the show.
The series is clearly for adults, in the same sense as "The Simpsons" and "Beavis and Butthead" are. The marketing, however, is quite child-oriented, and somehow, the series has become associated with other Nickelodeon features which actually offer redeeming social value for children, viz "Wild Thornberrys" and "Blue's Clues". I don't mind, personally--I enjoy watching SpongeBob with my toddler-age children, although I do find myself answering lots of interesting questions ("Why is Squidward dancing like that? It's scary.", "You can't put fake arms on like that, can you, Daddy?", "Why is Patrick so dumb?")
The show features the voice talents of Tom Kenny (a perennial supporting voice in cartoons) as SpongeBob, Rodger Bumpass (another voice talent veteran) as Squidward the, well, squid, Bill Fagerbakke ("Coach"s Dauber) as Patrick the Starfish, Carolyn Lawrence as Sandy Cheeks (SpongeBob's love interest, a squirrel with an air helmet), and Clancy Brown ("Buckaroo Banzai"s Rawhide) as SpongeBob's employer, the tight-clawed Mister Krabs. I have noticed in many features that "Mr. Lawrence" is credited as a writer; I suspect a husband-wife team, given that Sandy Cheeks gets some great dialogue--but that's pure conjecture, and I heartily welcome correction or corroboration alike. There have been several celebrity appearances, most notably Ernest Borgnine and Tim Conway as the voices of fictional superheroes Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy.
I like the damn show. I was hooked on it for at least a year, from the Clutch-Cargo-flavored introduction to the United Plankton logo at the end of each episode. The plot lines' continuity is above average, with a well-developed cast of supporting characters who populate Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob's home. There are the obvious suspension-of-disbelief requirements, such as the watery environment's inexplicable tolerance for electricity and exhaled air, but this is easily counterbalanced by the whimsical misusage of jargon (SpongeBob, in a desperate moment says, "I'll use the Shell Phone!").
Classic episodes include "Bubbles", "Moon Rocket", and "Home Sweet Pineapple".
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Gone from gold to crap
Spongebob Squarepants used to be Nikelodeaen's signature series. All the characters were good and the plot lines had meaning, and the show had talent. Nickelodean said in 1999 (when the show was created) that they would do three seasons and then do the movie. and that was it. until after the movie in 2004 the show boomed with popularity. so nickelodeon renewed the show for a forth season. After the movie, series creator and creative writer Stepen Hillenburg basically left the show and Paul Tibbit basically took over everything. This is when the show started going down hill. Then more rookie writers were hired and gave the plot lines dry, stupid humor. Everything that the first three seasons and the movie had set in stone was then defied and questioned in the past three seasons. all the characters have just became stupid. Spongebob has become high-pitched and annoying. Patrick is just oblivious to anything, now. Sandy is too smart and is overused. Mr. Krabs has become TOO cheap and his cheapness has been reused in too many episodes. Squidward has become too sarcastic and obsessed with himself. TOO many plot lines involving Plankton trying to steal the Krabby Patty formula. Spongebob has just become a whiny baby. If people thought he was gay when he came out, they should look at him now! It isn't funny any more. All of the plot lines are extremely predictable.(Plankton tries to steal the Krabby Patty formula, Mr. Krabs pinches a penny, Spongebob cries.) Nickelodeon is just bleeding this show dry, such as what FOX is doing with the Simpson's. They know people will continue watching it and they will keep on bringing in the MONEY. They will sponge off of this show for as long as they can.(pun intended) The show used to be for adults and kids alike, now it should be put on Nick Jr with Dora and Deiago. I would have given this show a ten star rating for seasons 1-3 and the movie. Now a one. I 100% recommend seasons 1-3 and the movie(especially season 1) Spongebob used to be the Coupe De Ville of Nickelodean, know it's just like the rest of the shows nick is limping out to the barn with.(Mighty B, Penguins of Madagascar, Back at the Baryard.)
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Once a brilliant masterpiece, now a complete disgrace
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When Spongebob Squarepants first came out, it took the world by storm. It quickly became Nickelodeon's best show and, to my knowledge, the longest running show on the network. It had fantastic writing, excellent characters, and it was brimming with creativity. Whether you like this show or not, it made a huge impact on the world. Sadly, much like all good shows that go on for too long, everything eventually gets watered down and this show is no exception.
After The Spongebob Squarepants Movie, Steve Hillenburg, the creator of the show, left the show. Nickelodeon got greedy and brought the show back without Hillenburg to work on it. It would prove to be a very costly mistake for the show.
The first sign that this show lost all creativity is that the plots for each episode are no longer unique or interesting. Every one of them not only have bad premises, but they are really bad like the much reviled "The Splinter" episode. Not to mention that the writers decide to rip off past episodes, do a tiny bit of rearranging, and call it a "new" episode. One good example is the episode where Plankton steals Sandy's fur suit and goes to steal the Krabby Patty formula. That was done in "Imitation Krabs" and it was a far superior episode. Another was in Krabby Dogs, where Mr. Krabs made Spongebob make nothing but Krabby Dogs, which is almost a dead ringer of the episode, "Bossy Boots".
The characters are another thing that have been altered radically. Long gone are the characters who used to have personality and be likable. Every character on this show has been changed so much, you would think they were replaced by Body Snatchers.
Spongebob is no longer the innocent, sometimes oblivious, and caring person. He has instead been reduced to a complete airhead with no IQ, he acts like a crybaby, and his actions go deep into stalker territory. In one episode, "Squid's Visit", he redecorates his house to be like Squidward's house and he gets every detail and I mean every detail. This isn't the same happy go lucky sponge, this is a psychotic stalker who needs to be sent to an asylum.
Patrick was once the funny, dumb friend of Spongebob, but he did have some smart moments. In the new episodes, Patrick is really stupid now, he acts completely obnoxious, oblivious, smug, and always makes things worse.
Squidward is still the same, but he's always getting abused now by the writers. Something bad always happens to him and he gets tormented endlessly by Spongebob and Patrick when he doesn't want anything to do with them. Squidward is the only character now I feel sorry for.
Sandy has stopped being a karate champion and Texan girl. She's nothing but a scientist now and barely acts like her old self. I liked it better when she wasn't just a scientist, but a tough girl with personality.
Mr. Krabs, by far, is the worst character on this show now. He was all about money, but yet still had a good heart and knew when money wasn't always everything. Now he cares about nothing but money and I mean nothing. He is extremely cheap and greedy. He even went insane over a penny he thought Spongebob found. In a recent episode, he fired Spongebob over a nickel. Which makes no sense since he's the reason Mr. Krabs is making so much money. The writers must think that seeing Mr. Krabs act cheap and go insane over money if funny.
Speaking of funny, the humor is nothing like what it once was. Instead of clever jokes or anything that's witty, it's been dumbed down and has relied on two things now. One, the writers love to do gross or crude humor. They think it's funny to see a splinter cause Spongebob's thumb to swell up and puke out puss, or, even worse, see Squidward's tentacle be severely damaged when Spongebob drops a couch leg on him and drags it, causing some flesh to be shown. Two, the show loves to rely on character abuse. The best case goes to Squidward here. It seems the writers just love to torture or humiliate other characters by Spongebob and Patrick's antics. There's nothing funny about seeing all this gross humor and seeing these characters always being abused or their lives ruined by Spongebob and Patrick.
This brings me to another point, Spongebob and Patrick now never get reprimanded for their actions. In past episodes like "Hooks" and "Pranks a Lot", they were both punished for their actions. Now everyone is taking the full brunt of Spongebob and Patrick's actions like Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy taking the fall for when the former pretended to be like them and caused nothing but trouble. Squidward often has his dreams ruined by Spongebob and Patrick like the choir episode or when he wanted to be alone on Sunday.
In terms of artwork and animation, I can't really complain about it since it's still really good and has improved over the years. If only they put this much quality into the writing and jokes like in the artwork and animation.
Spongebob Squarepants is the prime example of too much of a good thing. The show has been on the decline and it's showing no signs of improving anytime soon. There may be a funny joke here and there, but this series has run its course and it's only getting worse. With episodes being obvious ripoffs of past episodes, characters that are no longer likable, and humor that even a two year old would find bad, this show has long since passed its prime. All I can hope for is that the second Spongebob movie is the real series finale. If you want to enjoy Spongebob, go hunt down episodes of the first 3 seasons and forget every other season.
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THE BEST CARTOON EVER IN THE HISTORY OF CARTOONS
This is my favorite cartoon ever. I'm such a big fan of it. Its so weird but it's as funny as heck. It will have you laughing yor head off.
I love the theme song. I recommend this show to anyone cause this is a show that, well what the heck. Watch this show cause it rocks big time.
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10 stars for what it USED to be, and 1 star for what it is now
Ever since I was a kid, Spongebob has been my favorite Nick cartoon. At least he used to be. Sponebob used to be the only funny, creative, witty show on Nickelodeon. The concept of the show is so original! A pineapple under the sea with a sponge living in it? Who else would have come up with that? The jokes were hilarious and aimed at fans of ALL ages. Spongebob used to be great, and sadly, it has dumbed down to the abysmal level the other poor excuses of cartoons that are all you see these days. Spongebob has become something terrible. The new episodes are boring, dumb, and the jokes are atrocious. I watch one episode where Spongebob and Patrick get in a fight and try to build sandcastles and attack each other. I didn't laugh once. I found myself trying to find any hint of something amusing, and failed. Not only is the witty humor of Spongebob dead, the characters are all being butchered. Spongebob used to be a fun, happy-go-lucky kid at heart, and he was funny. Now, he's overly sensitive, stupid, and (you'll hear this many times) GAY. He really is. He and Patrick act like they are MORE than best friends, if you know what I mean. Also, in a newer episode, Spongebob says, and I quote: "I like Squidward." in the most GAY tone you will ever hear from a homosexual man. Patrick used to be hilarious, and stupid, but in a believable, witty way. Patrick used to make me laugh every time he was on the screen. Now, he's not funny at all. He has also became SO stupid that it's just plain annoying and unbelievable. It really hurts me to see him in the new episodes. Squidward used to be funny also, but in his own sarcastic, superior way. His reactions to Spongebob's many intrusions and his bad attitude was entertaining to watch. Now, he's just plain boring to watch. He seems way too obsessed with himself, and he's very depressing. Mr. Krabs used to be obsessed with money, but in a funny, believable way. Now he's so obsessed with obtaining money it's almost dangerous and unhealthy. It seems he would even boil himself in oil just to earn a penny. It's pretty annoying now. Sandy... I don't really know what to say about her. She's smart and I like her, but her personality never really seemed a huge addition to the show. Although, I really enjoyed her in the old episode, Texas, which remains one of my favorites to this day. Now, they really made her boring. All she does is offer scientific advice to Spongebob and that's about it. What has been happening to Spongebob really makes me sad. Looking back at the older episodes, you really wouldn't know that it was possible for such a great show could turn into such a load of crap. Like all the other terrible cartoons on television, (i.e. The Mighty B and The Penguins of Madagascar), Spongebob's new episodes need to be taken off television. If you're going to watch this show, watch the older episodes. They have all the wit, humor, and heart that the new episodes lack. Please, new writers of Spongebob. Watch the old episodes, take notes, and please, STOP DESTROYING OUR Favorite CARTOON CHARACTER.
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