SpongeBob’s 10 Funniest Episodes to Rewatch as an Adult

spongebob squarepants He considers himself a character whose age is hard to pin down. He has a job and is old enough to have a boat license, but he is sometimes treated like a child. To some, Perhaps this is why SpongeBob appeals to fans of all ages.In fact, some SpongeBob episodes are funnier when we watch them again as an adult than as a kid.

Sometimes, the series includes references and jokes that older viewers are more likely to understand. In fact, some viewers are surprised to learn that something they thought was made for the show may actually exist in real life. Other times, some of SpongeBob's everyday activities, especially his work life, can be relatable to adults watching the show. Additionally, some viewers who grew up seeing themselves in SpongeBob may realize that they may find themselves empathizing with some of the show's more sarcastic characters, such as Squidward and Plankton, more than they originally thought.

10 “Graveyard Shift”

Season 2 Episode 16

“cemetery transformation“It's a scary story that takes place when Mr. Krabs decides to keep the Krusty Krab restaurant open 24 hours a day. SpongeBob is initially thrilled that he will never have to leave the restaurant. However, being out late at night begins to get to him, causing him to be even more frightened by a ghost story. Things take a turn, however, when Squidward's story begins to seem to come true. Fortunately, everything has a logical explanation, except, of course, Count Orlok who is manipulating the lights.

Features a brief appearance by a silent film star.

Any adult who has ever worked a late shift can relate to Squidward.who is indifferent to the situation from the start, or SpongeBob, who is initially excited about a new job opportunity, only to end up getting the hard work. Older viewers are also more likely to get the reference to Nosferatu In the final joke of the story, there were already viewers known to believe that the character was made up specifically for the show.

9 “Mouth of the seas”

Season 2 Episode 18

“mouth of the seaSpongeBob and Patrick are seen learning some new words. Unfortunately, these are underwater profanities, which gets them into trouble when they repeat their new “sentence booster” in public, unknowingly swearing at SpongeBob over the intercom. Mr. Krabs tries to correct them, but the game of “sea snakes and escalators” gets the better of them.

The dolphins are definitely happy today.

The show uses different voices to represent different curse words, though some older viewers may prefer to fill in the blanks when watching the story. The voice actors were allegedly swearing during the recording before being cut out in the final edit to mimic the correct intonations. Of course, the random sounds lead to the episode's final joke: Mr. Krabs's mother sounds like she's just swore, only to be revealed to be Old Man Jenkins' boat.

Another joke that younger viewers may miss is when Mr. Krabs mentions that there are 13 swear words underwater, and Squidward replies that he thought there were seven. This is likely a reference to comedian George Carlin's famous monologue, “Seven Words You Can't Say on Television.”

8 “Middle-aged crustaceans”

Season 3, Episode 15

“Middle aged crustaceans“It shows what it's like to get older when Mr. Krabs finds himself longing for his younger days.However, his spirits are lifted when he learns that SpongeBob and Patrick are planning a big night out and he convinces them to bring him along. However, SpongeBob and Patrick have a different concept of “fun” than the older crustaceans, such as going to the laundromat or playing a game. dungeons and dragonsA Mr. Krabs-style game. Mr. Krabs gets mad, so they take him on a somewhat controversial “underwear raid.” But this backfires when they end up at Mr. Krabs' mother's house.

Do you feel it now, Mr. Krabs?

It is said that young people spend their lives wishing they were older, and old people spend their days wishing they were younger. Naturally, a story about a real midlife crisis would probably resonate more with adult viewers than with children, who may have first heard the term “underwear raid” while watching this episode.

However, there are certainly adult viewers who think the idea of ​​SpongeBob and Patrick spending a night on the town is still pretty fun. Of course, there are also those who sympathize with the old fish hanging out by the graveyard for some ice cream.

7 Squidville

Season 2 Episode 6

in “SquidvilleSquidward finally decides to move away from living among the rock and the pineapple, and into a community full of people like him. He soon finds himself overjoyed to experience joys like canned bread and playing the clarinet in the park. However, whether it's monotony or simple boredom, Squidward quickly became dissatisfied with his new life.After spending some fun time with the SpongeBob-inspired leaf blower, and being promptly reminded that nothing is stopping him from staying in society, he returns to his old home.

“Wide expanses of land! Where happiness is just a short sip away!”

The story reflects many themes, such as that the grass is always greener on the other side. However, one message is that no matter who you are, you can always use a little excitement in your life to feel more alive. In fact, Squidward was so happy to be home that SpongeBob and Patrick, who went to town to look for him, didn't even recognize him. On the other hand, many viewers were also surprised when they grew up and learned that canned bread was actually a real thing.

6 “I had an accident”

Season 3, Episode 16

in “I had an accident.SpongeBob gets badly injured while sandboarding, leaving him too afraid to leave his home. Sandy and Patrick do their best to get their squishy friend back into the world, but he makes some friends: a real potato chip, a penny, and a tissue. Eventually, Sandy and Patrick's grand plan, which involves Patrick wearing a gorilla suit, goes awry when a real gorilla, or a live human in a gorilla suit, shows up.

“Inside, inside… inside!”

For viewers who have realized that they love their own company, The ridiculous way SpongeBob builds a new life for himself while stuck inside can be funny and believable.Some even sing along to SpongeBob's little “Indoors” song. But ultimately, this episode boasts surreal humor, as a live gorilla rides an animatronic horse, causing a live family to stop watching the show.

5 chocolate with nuts

Season 3, Episode 12

with “Chocolate with nutsSpongeBob and Patrick decide to take life into their own hands by becoming entrepreneurs. The two learn all about making a sale, from lying to get people to buy their products to falling for another pyramid scheme. But in the end, they end up making a last-minute deal.

“Thank you for your care.”

The episode is relevant to anyone who has ever had to work on commission, be self-employed, or try to break into the business world.It also carries a surprising message: listen to your customers. The story would have been much shorter if SpongeBob and Patrick had given the man screaming “chocolate” a chance to explain why he wanted to buy their merchandise.

4 “walking small”

Season 1, Episode 18

“walk smallPlankton wants to build a new restaurant on the beach at Goo Lake. Unfortunately, he is mostly ignored, thanks to his small size. He decides to enlist SpongeBob to help him clean up the beach by teaching him to be more “firm”. At first, SpongeBob is too nice for this to work, but Plankton manages to convince him to act like a jerk, which drives everyone away. However, a terrified SpongeBob decides to make it up to everyone, and send them back to the beach.

“It's so cute! It's… it's disgusting!”

For anyone who's been pressured to be tougher, the story where kindness ultimately saves the day could be part of the episode's charm.On the other hand, the episode's final joke, which involves SpongeBob getting the chance to play volleyball with everyone by turning into a volleyball, could be seen as a reference to the fact that being a weak person is not a good idea either. However, there are certainly viewers who find Plankton crawling away at the happy ending somewhat sympathetic.

3 Krusty Krab Training Video

Season 3, Episode 10

“Krusty Krab Training Video“One of the more experimental episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants, it features SpongeBob and his pals in a training video explaining the daily protocol of the Krusty Krab. All the while, fans are tempted to learn how to make the famous Krabby Patty. Of course, the episode ends before the narrator can share this information, presumably in case any of the scheming Plankton get a copy of the video.

Reference to the opening of William Tell…

The video portrays SpongeBob as a good employee and Squidward as a bad employee. However, even if Squidward is indeed lazy, as shown in the video, the episode also shows that he has a lot to put up with, such as Patrick forgetting what he wants while making an order. Any viewer who has worked in a similar job will likely be able to empathize on some level.In fact, some restaurant workers have probably watched training videos that are even stranger than the one in this episode.

2 pizza delivery

Season 1, Episode 5

in “pizza deliveryWhen a random customer calls the Krusty Krab to order a pizza, Mr. Krabs can't resist the chance to make money and sends Squidward and SpongeBob to deliver a makeshift pizza. Unfortunately, the two end up in the middle of the road and have to travel on foot. Fortunately, SpongeBob's knowledge of the pioneer skills comes in handy, but things don't go as planned when they finally reach the customer.

“Krusty Krab Pizza is yours and mine.”

The customer famously refused to accept the pizza, claiming that SpongeBob forgot his drink, which he hadn't actually ordered, causing poor SpongeBob to run off crying. However, an angry Squidward threw the pizza at him, delighting SpongeBob in a surprisingly sweet moment. In recent years, With delivery services becoming more common and customers looking for any excuse to get a refundMany viewers who work in the food delivery industry may consider Squidward their new hero.

1 “band freaks”

Season 2 Episode 15

“Band freaksSquidward reunites with his old rival, Squilliam, who convinces him to perform at the Bubble Bowl. Unfortunately, the Bikini Bottoms are not musically gifted, and attempts to turn them into a band cause a fight to break out between them. However, SpongeBob convinces them to band together and put on a good show for Squidward. Squidward hasn't done much for them, but they can always pretend he has. In the end, Bikini Bottom steals the show with a brilliant rendition of “Sweet Victory.”

“Winner takes all…”

Many kids watching the show for the first time see Squidward as the other villain in the series, but Many viewers find themselves sympathizing with SpongeBob's dilapidated neighbor as they grow older.Seeing Squidward get a happy ending for once makes the episode worth watching for some, especially since Squidward wasn't so lucky in some of his later encounters with Squilliam. Likewise, anyone who's been overshadowed by an obnoxious rival or had similar musical ambitions can laugh sympathetically when they see Squidward best Squilliam.

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