History Recap / SpongebobSquarepantsS1E17ArrghRockBottom

** In addition, when Patrick asked to see the map, Mr. Krabs said no, closing it in fear that he might be suspicious.

* InstantlyProvenWrong: Becomes an OverlyLongGag as [=SpongeBob=] tries to assert his place in line for a bus pass only to find other "people" got there before him and he becomes 329th ([[TemptingFate then 331st]) in line.

* InstantlyProvenWrong: Becomes an OverlyLongGag as [=SpongeBob=] tries to assert his place in line for a bus pass only to find other "people" got there before him and he becomes 329th ([[TemptingFate then 332nd]]) in line.

* ItsAllAboutMe: Mr. Krabs reveals to [=SpongeBob=] and Patrick that he wants all of the treasure for himself, but [=SpongeBob=] objects.

** Just because a place is different, doesn't make it dangerous. The first few minutes [=Spongebob=] spends in Rock Bottom, he's utterly terrified by the dark atmosphere and unusual inhabitants. Eventually he gets used to the dark atmosphere, realizes the inhabitants are really no different in personality from the fish of Bikini Bottom, and overcomes the language barrier (the local accent is blowing a raspberry after every word). He's even able to leave through the help of a local.

* MakeMeWannaShout: "'''''MR. KRABS!!! I WANNA GO TO BED!!!'''''"

* InstantlyProvenWrong: Becomes an OverlyLongGag as [=SpongeBob=] tries to assert his place in line for a bus pass only to find other "people" got there before him and he becomes 329th ([[TemptingFate then 333rd]]) in line.

* WhoDares: When Mr. Krabs and [=SpongeBob=] arguing over the treasure wake him up, the Flying Dutchman says "Who dares wake the Flying Dutchman?"

* ShoutOut: [=SpongeBob=] and Patrick are forbidden to see the map, but when they go into Mr. Krab's tent and find he's not there, they look at it and make a horrifying discovery that it's just their board game taped to a piece of paper and that Krabs has gone insane. Then Krabs shows up and tries to hurt them...[[Film/TheShining sound familiar?]]

* {{Glurge}}: Used InUniverse by Mr. Krabs. When [=SpongeBob=] and Patrick are at their limit of exhaustion and hunger, Mr. Krabs breaks out into a sob story of how without a loyal crew, a pirate captain is only a leader of a bunch of sand. Needless to say, this sob story is emotionally manipulative, [[ShmuckBait and SpongeBob and Patrick ultimately fall for it]], vowing to stay by Mr. Krabs' side.

'''United States airdate: March 15, 2000'''

'''Canada airdate: November 25, 2000'''

'''United States airdate: March 15, 2000'''

'''Canada airdate: November 25, 2000'''

* RealLifeWritesThePlot: Doug Lawrence said that this episode was based on an experience in his childhood where he and a friend got on the wrong bus and it took a long time to get to the right spot.

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar:
-->'''Patrick:''' Look! Even the bathrooms are different!

* AnAesop: Those who want all, may end up with nothing.

* AnAesop:
** Make sure you know where you're going and you know what to do in case an emergency happens (like being stranded). It doesn't hurt to have extra food and money with you as well, again in case of emergency.
** Also, never chase a bus. (imitates Grandfather [=SquarePants=]) "[[SpaceWhaleAesop Especially one going up at a 90º angle]]."
** Just because a place is different, doesn't make it dangerous. The first few minutes [=Spongebob=] spends in Rock Bottom, he's utterly terrified by the dark atmosphere and unusual inhabitants. Eventually he gets used to the dark atmosphere, realizes the inhabitants are really no different in personality from the fish of Bikini Bottom, and overcomes the language barrier (the local accent is blowing a raspberry after every word). He's even able to leave through the help of a local.

** In fact there is a theory that it’s the same bus driver who’s getting some kind of revenge on Spongebob for his earlier antics on the bus to Rock Bottom.

** Just because a place is different, doesn't make it dangerous. The first few minutes [=Spongebob=] spends in Rock Bottom, he's utterly terrified by the dark atmosphere and unusual inhabitants. Eventually he gets used to the dark atmosphere, realizes the inhabitants are really no different in personality from the fish of Bikini Bottom, and overcomes the language barrier(the local accent is blowing a raspberry after every word). He's even able to leave through the help of a local.

* TakeThat: Seeing as Glove World is a reference to Disney World however, the park's souvenirs aren’t faulty, but of no use to [=SpongeBob=] when he gets stranded at Rock Bottom.

* TakeThat: Seeing as Glove World is a reference to Disney World however, the park's souvenirs are faulty and of no use to [=SpongeBob=] when he gets stranded at Rock Bottom.

* TakeThat: Glove World appears to be a jab at Disney World's theme parks, as the gloves heavily resemble Mickey Mouse's hands and the park's souvenirs are faulty and of no use to [=SpongeBob=] when he gets stranded at Rock Bottom.

** In fact there is a theory that it’s the same bus driver who’s getting some kind of revenge on Spongebob for his earlier antics on the bus to Rock Bottom

* RuleOfFunny" "You Are Now In Leaving Bikini Bottom"