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A sponge named Bob who happens to wear square pants

Collected by: Mount Dora High School

Archived since: Feb, 2017

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Spongebob Squarepants is an animated television show that aired on July 17, 1999 and is still running to this day. The series chronicles the adventures and endeavors of the title character and his various friends in the fictional underwater city of Bikini Bottom. The show is in its tenth season, being produced by Pall Tibbitt, who took over after Stephen Hillenburg in 2004 to continue the show after the first movie. Spongebob Squarepants has remained a popular cartoon since, due to its colorful characters and family oriented humor, and has made millions in merchandise and watch time. The show is also known for its many references to pop culture and subtle humor littered throughout episodes, taking advantage of references to familiar ideas such as Star Wars and David Hasselhoff. The show even has hidden educational messages, such as references to the Wright Brothers (who built the first flying plane) in The Sponge Who Could Fly. Few other shows of its time were able to capture so many messages as well as provide a diverse storyline in the same way that Spongebob Squarepants did. The show is a great example of what popular television and humor for kids was like during the 2000s. Spongebob Squarepants is a dynamic show that appeals to multiple audiences and will probably continue to do so for many years.

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Title: How Nickelodeon's Spongebob Became an $8B Kid Franchise | Media - AdAge

URL: http://adage.com/article/media/nickelodeon-s-spongebob-8b-kid-franchise/137866/

Description: This website explains the popularity of the show and how it grew and infiltrated American lives and culture. Spongebob Squarepants is one of the few shows that was able to dominate television and kids culture through its lighthearted humor and bubbly characters.

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Title: Pop Culture References in SpongeBob

URL: http://bb.bbboy.net/spongebobsquareboard-print?forum=8&thread=382

Description: This site is a thread dedicated to discovering different pop culture references in Spongebob Squarepants episodes. Here you can find many references to modern pop culture, such as the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie, and even "Star Wars". This site shows how Spongebob (and entertainment in general) evolved as it aged to include all different demographics; i.e.: the show developed its art style and even used its characters to weigh in on social issues of its time, such as the issue of dehumanization of the unknown in "Sandy's Rocket".

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Title: 15 Of The Funniest SpongeBob Moments – BoredBug

URL: http://boredbug.com/15-funniest-spongebob-moments/

Description: This website chronicles some of the funniest moments in the Spongebob series. This site serves as a way for the community that watches the show to come together and enjoy the show. The show is most popular for its comedic values and appeals to kids and adults.

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Title: Spongebob Quotes — Largest Collection Of SpongeBob Quotes

URL: http://www.spongebobquotes.org/

Description: This website lists quotes from popular Spongebob Squarepants episodes. The site does a good job listing quotes that capture the true meaning of the show as well as bring back nostalgia for old fans. The quotes are able to evoke happy feelings and highlight how the humor of this popular television show took the world by storm.

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Title: SpongeBob SquarePants - Wikipedia

URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpongeBob_SquarePants

Description: This website provides a complete explanation on the history of the show, from the first episode, to production and ratings, and even covers broader topics such as criticism (The show received criticism one particular time due to its alleged references and support to homosexuality). The website chronicles the entire series with links to all seasons. The website also provides a plethora of information regarding the show.

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Title: Funniest Moments of Patrick Star - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IBVAPYLr8w

Description: This YouTube video is a compilation of funny moments from one of the main characters of the show Spongebob SquarePants, Patrick Star. The video features comical moments from the show. The compilation also showcases some of the various humor throughout the show. This compilation is a highlight of the funny moments of the show, creating happy memories and allowing the audience to come together as a community and reflect back on popular television.

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