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Essay On Spongebob

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“Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Absorbent and yellow and porous is he… if nautical nonsense be something you wish… then drop on the deck and flop like a fish.” This silly song is heard in millions of households daily, it is excerpts from the infamous Spongebob Squarepants theme song. Spongebob is a cartoon that depicts the mindless adventures of an animated sponge named Spongebob Squarepants and his friends in the fictional town of Bikini Bottom. While this is a children’s show from Nickelodeon, Spongebob Squarepants, surprisingly offers a profound commentary on society and human interactions through characters, themes, and satire. The characterizations of Mr. Krabs, Spongebob, Squidward, Sandy, Patrick, and Plankton reflect …show more content…

Squidward is extremely not self-aware as he thinks he is talented at dance and clarinet, when in reality he is awful at both. There are plenty of people in society who have narcissistic tendencies, but in actuality have little talent, like the Kardashians. However, deep down Squidward does care about Spongebob and the others, he just likes to put up a tough front. Sandy is a squirrel from Texas who lives in an air-locked tree dome and wears a helmet and suit, so she can breathe underwater. She is a karate master and exceptionally smart. She is very much an outsider in Bikini Bottom, but everyone respects her wisdom. The characters in Bikini Bottom regularly run on emotions and make stupid decisions, so she is the rational voice among the chaos. This attribute can be seen through advisors, who are supposed to help leaders make sane decisions. Also, teachers can be represented by Sandy because of the wisdom and information they teach students and the guidance they offer. Patrick is Spongebob’s best friend, and together they partake in many mindless adventures, often to the chagrin of others especially Squidward. He has an overly exaggerated dumb persona, but is loveable at the same time. He is Spongebob’s faithful sidekick and extremely loyal. However, he unintendedly takes advantage of Spongebob, eating his food and taking his stuff. Patrick represents that one friend that overstays their welcome at your house, or always makes

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