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20 Weird Thoughts About 'SpongeBob SquarePants' That Actually Make A Great Point

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SpongeBob SquarePants is one of our time's most beloved cartoons, sparking entertaining opinions about the friends in Bikini Bottom. Fans on r/showerthoughts share introspective thoughts, like whether SpongeBob is a bad neighbor or why Squidward struggles with the clarinet. Some fans make points that actually hold up.

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    Plankton Has Depth

    Description of 'Plankton Has Depth' in the list '20 Weird Thoughts About 'SpongeBob SquarePants' That Actually Make A Great Point'alexandergunther:

    Plankton could have made a computer wife that obeys him and never argues. Instead, he built a computer wife with free will.

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    Squidward Had It Worse

    From Redditor u/ZekeHerrera:

    Spongebob is happier than Squidward because he avoids dealing with customers.

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    Squidward's Dream Came True

    From Redditor u/kalmdown1:

    Squidward is probably the most famous clarinet player of our time, despite playing terribly.

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    SpongeBob Is A One Of A Kind Show

    From Redditor u/Xxcrzy4jdxX:

    Spongebob is one of the few shows that shows friendship instead of romance.

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    Who's The Other Chef?

    From Redditor u/Sarcs__2:

    In Spongebob, Patrick often eats a Krabby Patty while Spongebob goes to work. This suggests another chef works before Spongebob.

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    Hidden Episode Meaning?

    From Redditor u/PROCR45T184T0R:

    The episode "Best Day Ever" of SpongeBob aired in season 4, episode 20.

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    Mr. Krabs Is A Single Dad Trying His Best

    From Redditor u/Matthew52897:

    Mr. Krabs might be cheap, but he owns the most popular restaurant alone. with only two staff members, he defends it 24/7 while raising a teenager.with only 2 employees, Defends it 24/7 WHILE raising a teenager

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    Mr. Krabs Is Actually Kinda Great

    cornbeefandcabbage:Mr. Krabs stays on schedule, creates a relaxed work atmosphere, and gives staff much time off, even though he is cheap.

    Mr. Krabs never missed payroll, created a relaxing work environment, and gave employees plenty of time off, even though he is cheap.

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    The Real Joke

    BrickspaceBrickspaceNow that I am older, I see the joke is not that Squidward hates his job, but that SpongeBob loves it.

    Now that I'm older, I realize the joke isn't that Squidward hates his job, but that SpongeBob loves it.

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    Who Were These HUMANS?

    bayo_sandwhich:In

    Spongebob, nobody talks about the fact that Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are two humans living underwater., nobody talks about the fact that Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are two humans living underwater.

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    Imagine That Audition

    mit55ch:Someone hired someone to play mediocre clarinet as Squidward.

    Someone actually played mediocre clarinet as Squidward.

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    Someone Call OSHA

    peerlesswingshot:Spongebob is the only employee at the Krusty Krab who wears shoes to work.

    Spongebob is the only employee at the Krusty Krab who wears shoes to work.

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    Squidward's Clarinet Is Just Wet

    Jacoman74undeleted:Squidward plays poorly on the clarinet because being underwater swells his reed, stopping it from vibrating correctly.

    Squidward plays the clarinet poorly because being underwater swells his reed, stopping it from vibrating right, which explains his talent.

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    Squeaky Shoes

    VookMeenchVookMeenchSpongebob’s shoes squeak because they stay wet.

    SpongeBob’s shoes squeak because they stay wet.

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    He's Adopted?

    LightsaberMaster:Spongebob's parents are sea sponges. Spongebob is a cleaning sponge. Spongebob is adopted.

    SpongeBob's parents are sea sponges. SpongeBob is a cleaning sponge. SpongeBob is adopted.

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    How Is Plankton Better Off Than Mr. Krabs?

    benmilas:Plankton has few customers at the Chum Bucket, yet Mr. Krabs faces bankruptcy during slow periods at the Krusty Krab.

    Plankton gets few customers at the Chum Bucket, but Mr. Krabs faces bankruptcy during slow times at the Krusty Krab.

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    Alternate Title For SpongeBob

    thehydrastation:Bob's Burgers

    Bob's BurgersSpongeBob SquarePantsSpongeBob SquarePantsFrom Redditor u/

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    There Are Other Co-workers?

    shaunthegreat:Spongebob and Squidward share shifts at the Krusty Krab, so other people work there too.

    Spongebob and Squidward share shifts at the Krusty Krab, so other people work there too.

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    The Truth Behind Squidward's Dad

    From Redditor u/Teqnition:

    Realizing octopuses die soon after mating makes things darker when you consider Squidward's dad has never appeared.SpongeBob a lot darker when you consider Squidward's dad has never been shown.

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    Belly Up

    From Redditor u/wks_526:

    When fish die in the SpongeBob universe, they look like they are rising to heaven.

    From Redditor u/ponto11:

    The ship sinks. Bikini Bottom citizens see their decayed loved ones. They realize heaven is false.

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