SpongeBob Squarepants is the beloved yellow sponge everyone knows and loves who lives under the sea with his closest friends. He hangs out with Patrick Star, a pink starfish, Squidward Tentacles, a depressed squid, and Sandy Cheeks, a brilliant squirrel. His boss is named Mr. Krabs and he works daily flipping burgers at The Krusty Krab. His boss has an arch-nemesis named Plankton, the owner of The Chum Bucket. Plankton is a little guy who is desperate to take down The Krusty Krab. Everything about this animated TV show is hilarious and adorable. It is meant for kids, sure, but adults easily enjoy most of the episodes too!
The first episode of SpongeBob SquarePants aired on May 1, 1999. It's run for twelve wonderful seasons so far. The late Stephen Hillenburg created and developed the show... he made it into what it is today. If he hadn't pushed through with his brilliant idea, we would not know who SpongeBob Squarepants is at all!
15 Every Character Represents One Of The Seven Deadly Sins
This outlandish SpongeBob theory suggests that each main character from the show represents one of the seven deadly sins. Mr. Krabs represents greed, Squidward represents wrath, Pearl represents lust, Mrs. Puff represents gluttony, Patrick represents sloth, Sandy represents pride, and Plankton represents envy. SpongeBob is the only character here that does not represent one of the seven deadly sins.
14 Bikini Bottom Exists Because Of Nuclear Testing
Another very interesting theory from SpongeBob SquarePants is the fact that Bikini Bottom only exists because of nuclear testing. Nuclear testing zones are known to have mutated creatures and lifeforms. That is why it is widely believed that SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends are the results of nuclear testing gone wrong.
13 The Secret Formula For Krabby Patties? Crab Meat…
The secret formula for Krabby Patties is one of the best-kept secrets on the show, season after season Mr. Krabs is adamant about not releasing information about what the secret formula is. Fans have theorized the fact that crab meat is most likely the secret ingredient and that Mr. Krabs does not want to admit it because that would make him a cannibal.
12 SpongeBob Is A War Veteran Suffering From PTSD
The idea that SpongeBob SquarePants could be a war veteran suffering from PTSD is not something that a lot of people might consider when they first watch the show. But... it does make a lot of sense. Those suffering from PTSD often handle their traumatic memories in colorful ways-- SpongeBob is a VERY colorful character.
11 Mr. Krabs Isn't Pearl's Father... He's Her Sugar Daddy
Pearl is supposed to be Mr. Krabs' daughter but they look nothing alike. She is a whale and he is a crab. How does that make any sense? Fans of the show theorized that Mr. Krabs might be her sugar daddy... in other words, he might be an older gentleman that pays Pearl an allowance for her time. She only ever calls him "Daddy" and she always asks him for money.
10 Every Character Represents A Mental Disorder
A major fan theory states that each main character from SpongeBob SquarePants is suffering from a mental disorder. SpongeBob is said to be dealing with ADHD while Patrick is said to be dealing with a developmental disability. Mrs. Puff is said to be dealing with anxiety while Plankton is said to be dealing with narcissism. It is pretty obvious that Squidward has been labeled with chronic depression.
9 The Humor In SpongeBob Is Actually Meant for Adults
It goes without saying that a lot of the jokes in SpongeBob SquarePants are geared towards an adult audience, rather than a kid audience. Obviously, the show is designed for children but it is easy for adults to catch onto plenty of inappropriate innuendos that younger kids may not notice.
8 Krabby Patties Are Laced With Something Addictive
Why is it that Krabby Patties are so addictive to fast-food customers under the sea? Some fans theorized the idea that Krabby Patties are laced with something addictive. We don’t know exactly what that addictive ingredient might be, but it is obviously something that keeps customers coming back for more on a regular basis.
7 Patrick Is Actually A Genius Who Pretends To Be Stupid
A very interesting fan theory says that Patrick is actually a genius who pretends to be stupid. How crazy is it that one of the most dimwitted characters in the entire show might actually be more intelligent than the rest of the characters on the show? He could have been faking it the entire time.
6 Gary Doesn’t Actually Exist… He’s A Figment Of SpongeBob’s Imagination
Gary the snail is SpongeBob's most loyal house pet. It is interesting to think about the fact that he might not exist at all. Some fans argue that Gary is simply a figment of SpongeBob's imagination. Gary solely exists as an imaginary friend of SpongeBob to appease his occasional loneliness.
5 Sandy Fled Life On Land In Texas To Escape A Traumatic Past
Sandy Cheeks is a land animal that lives underwater with the rest of her sea creature friends. Our question is… What was she trying to get away from on land? We know that she once lived in Texas and that she is an extremely intelligent scientist. She might have been fleeing a traumatic past outside of the water.
4 SpongeBob Is A Coma-Induced Dream From The Brain Of Mrs. Puff
One fan theory states that the entire story of SpongeBob exists from the coma induced brain of Mrs. Puff, his boating instructor. Maybe she got into a boating accident earlier on in the show and landed in a coma? From there, she dreamed up the entire life and adventures of SpongeBob SquarePants.
3 SpongeBob And Squidward’s Homes Are Made Of Tiki Bar Scraps
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea and his neighbor, Squidward, lives in an Easter Island Head. These objects are clearly remnants of a Tiki bar! What if our favorite characters live in Tiki bar remnants that fell from a wild yacht party or crazy beach luau?
2 The Characters Are All Immortal
All the characters in this beloved cartoon might just be immortal. No matter what, none of them ever seem to die. They might go through a life or death experience but they always seem to come out just fine by the end of each episode. Despite any dangerous moments they might endure, they always live.
1 Squidward Is Around To Be SpongeBob’s Guardian
One theory suggests that Squidward only exists to be a SpongeBob‘s guardian. Squidward is the voice of reason and although he is a very blatantly depressed character, he still always keeps it real. What if he is only in SpongeBob’s life at the request of SpongeBob’s parents in order to keep him safe?