History Recap / SpongeBobSquarePantsS3E17

** In a FridgeLogic manner, the sea rhinoceros being attracted to sea bear attacks can be compared to real predator attacks drawing in other animals that use the opportunity to scavenge the leftovers, finish off the dying prey and/or chase away the predator out of competition or spite.[[note]]Assuming sea rhinos are vegetarians like their land counterparts, its motive could have been to drive off the predatory sea bear rather than to eat Squidward.[[/note]]

* TruthInTelevision: For the most part. With the exception of wearing a sombrero in a goofy fashion, hoop skirt, and clown shoes, things that attract a sea bear can attract a real bear. Real bears have a very acute sense of hearing and smell, and thus playing musical instruments and eating cheese can attract bears. Flashing a flashlight can also attract a bear at night. Stomping on the ground and making animal noises will make the bear think you're challenging it. Lastly, never, ''ever'' turn your back on a predator and run/leap, because most predators will immediately pounce, thinking you're a prey.

* BottleEpisode: The whole episode is set at Conch Street, with most of it taking place at [=SpongeBob=]'s camp outside his house.

* TheDogBitesBack: After being scammed and manipulated by Mr. Krabs, the kids catch him, beat him up, steal back their money, and leave Mr. Krabs tied up and force-fed lima beans.

** When Mr. Krabs says he's not cheap, [[ ImmediateSelfContradiction he takes off the tomato on his nose, wipes the blue paint off it, and tells [=SpongeBob=] to take it back to the kitchen before it spoils.]]

** When Mr. Krabs says he's not cheap, he takes off the tomato on his nose, wipes the blue paint off it, and tells [=SpongeBob=] to take it back to the kitchen before it spoils.

* ImmediateSelfContradiction: After Mr. Krabs claims that he's not cheap, he takes the tomato off from his nose, wipes the blue paint off of it, and tells [=SpongeBob=] to send it to the kitchen before it spoils.

-->'''Mr. Krabs:''' No! Not ''that'' green stuff! [[BigNo NOOOOOOO!!!!!]]

* TakeThat: Many view this episode as one towards UsefulNotes/McDonalds.

* AnAesop:
** Corporations that try to look friendly and appeal to kids only want your money.
** Always prioritize customer satisfaction over profit.
** Conning your customers can result in unpleasant consequences for you and your business.

* AnAesop:
** When going away from home, know what to do and pack necessities.
** Listen to warnings, especially if the people giving them are more experienced than you are.
** Don't pretend to be an expert at something you're not.
** It's not nice to make fun of someone's fears, even if they seem irrational.
** You don't need to go to the wild or even a campsite to camp.

** One of the poorly made kiddie-rides built by Mr. Krabs says "Rocketship Fantastica", a nod to ''Series/{{Battlestar Galactica|1978}}''.

** Earlier on, Krabs sees a hefty kid taking a bite out of a lollipop and complains about children not eating properly, despite the fact that fast food isn't an exactly healthy choice for them either.

* EyeScream: [=SpongeBob=] getting bubble liquid in his eyes. The bloodshot eyes once were bad enough, but the entire canister? Not a pretty [[JustForPun sight]]...

* CardCarryingVillain: Mr. Krabs tries to deny that he's doing anything wrong, but almost flat-out admits to seeing himself as superior to the children ''and'' their parents [[LaserGuidedKarma right before they beat him up]].

** Listen to warnings.

* BerserkButton: The sea bear repeatedly mauls Squidward after his attempts to escape cause gestures that provoke its fury (eg. running, limping, crawling). However, it soon starts attacking Squidward unprovoked, so [=SpongeBob=] figures [[IrrationalHatred it just doesn't like him.]]

* BerserkButton: The sea bear repeatedly mauls Squidward after his attempts to escape cause gestures that provoke its fury (eg. running, limping, crawling). However, it soon starts attacking Squidward unprovoked, so [=SpongeBob=] [[IrrationalHatred figures it just doesn't like him.]]

-->'''Mr. Krabs:''' The children? I don't care about the children. I just care about their parents' money! Ah, the fact that their [[BrutalHonesty feeble minds are easily manipulated]] by cheap playgrounds and talentless clowns is no skin off my nose! [[TheSocialDarwinist Survival of the fittest, SpongeBob! Survival of the fittest!]]

* RightBehindMe: Just when he's leaving his office through the window, Mr. Krabs admits to [=SpongeBob=] that he doesn't care about the children and only wanted their parents' money...only to realize that [[OhCrap the children were right behind him and had heard everything]].

* KafkaKomedy: [=SpongeBob=] is forced to put himself through hell to entertain the children.