SpongeBob . Square Pants Turning 20 this year, it’s one of the longest running cartoons in history. Generations of children have grown up watching it and those who watched the first season can now enjoy the new episodes with their children. The series still has high ratings and has branched out into a variety of media, including two feature films, toys, and video games. It also became a goldmine for new memes. There are hundreds of memes that use SpongeBob SquarePants to convey any number of emotions and situations, all to a hilarious effect. Here are the 10 best memes the show has inspired over the years.
oh Neptune
SpongeBob’s depressed driving teacher, Mrs. Puff, had to live with a lot during the show’s run. Her inability to teach SpongeBob how to drive created a sense of dread that existed within her. When she says “Oh, Neptune,” something bad is about to happen. While not as popular as some of the other memes on this list, it produced some of the funniest results. It’s often used as a reaction meme, often casting her as a celebrity before things get to the fans.
surprise patrick
One of the oldest SpongeBob memes, Patrick is surprised often Photoshopped into a photo or GIF. This makes it seem like Patrick is reacting to whatever happens in the scene. Over the years, the amazing Patrick has been incorporated into movie scenes, famous artwork and historical photographs. Sometimes it’s hidden in the picture, eg where is waldo?encourage viewers to find him.
Confused crab boss
Mr. Crab is the cheapest racer around, and he might give you a headache, but in the end, he just wants to stay in business (no pun intended). This meme throws everyone’s favorite crustacean into a mess. Faces become blurred and it looks like the world is spinning. This meme applies to panic and confusion situations, when someone knows they’re in big trouble, but at the same time isn’t sure what’s going on.
Squidward relaxation chair
A recent meme depicts Squidward Tentacle, SpongeBob’s neighbor, getting ready to enjoy a bit of rest and quality rest, only to be very disappointed. Often used in the context of something too good to be true, the meme raises the question, “What’s the point?” Sometimes the meme ends with a copy of the first image, showing that the user has found a solution approach to whatever problem they have.
paper burning sponge
Similar to the truth scroll meme, this meme represents the teeth of truth or common sense. Memes are often used to reinforce a certain point of view, to satirize the person it is directed at, to show that they are too arrogant to accept the views of others. It can also be used to have the opposite effect, i.e. remove an unpopular opinion with which the original poster disagrees. It’s sometimes used as a form of self-deprecation, where the OP discusses a problem they have, such as a bad habit or other problem they don’t intend to solve.
Squidward looking out the window
This meme is often used by gamers to indicate that the fan base or audience has missed something interesting. The meme suggests that people who don’t participate in it will be jealous and secretly wish they were involved. Of course, like Squidward himself, this meme’s mocking object will reject any suggested jealousy, even though we all know better. After all, Squidward has proven time and time again that his ruthless attitude is just a disguise that can be easily broken.
sleeping squid
Everyone has something that keeps them up at night. Whatever it was, the sleeping Squidward meme covered it up. Like the Sleeping Shark expression, Sleeping Squid can be used in two ways. The first is used to describe a situation that can wake anyone from a deep sleep. The second mocks the priorities of others. This can be used to be self-deprecating as well as to criticize the views of others. Political memes often use Sleeping Squidward to attack the views or goals of opposition leaders, using their intentions to accuse them of hypocrisy.
sponges
SpongeBob SquarePants, also known as Caveman SpongeBob SquarePants, originated when Squidward traveled back in time and stumbled upon jellyfish. As a meme, the cave sponge in the loincloth is a substitute for someone who has just found himself in a compromising situation. Like Patrick surprised, this meme is often Photoshopped into an image. SpongeGar is one of the most popular SpongeBob memes, it was an instant favorite when it came out in 2016 and is still widely used today.
Barbarian Patrick
Also known as “Evil Patrick,” this meme is intended to convey the brutal sense of enjoyment the OP feels when doing something despicable. This can be harmless or potentially criminal. It’s no surprise that this image often appears in NSFW memes, which has earned it its notorious notoriety. Things took a turn for the worse when it was discovered that the image was from an episode where Patrick mistook the naked SpongeBob for a jellyfish and tried to catch him. Screenshot from the episode featuring SpongeBob in his birthday suit, which later became a side meme, used as an extension of the original image.
smile sponge
This is easily the most popular SpongeBob meme right now. This meme is used to mock others by repeating what someone has said with alternating upper and lower case letters. The result is a headline that sounds like the exaggerated, sarcastic sound people use to criticize someone. Paired with an image of SpongeBob pretending to be a bird, this image is the perfect rebuttal to any argument. As a unique meme, mocking SpongeBob SquarePants has become a staple of meme culture and was recently made into a toy by Nickelodeon.