Follow TV Tropes

Following

History Recap / SpongebobSquarepantsS3E1TheAlgaesAlwaysGreenerSpongeguardOnDuty

Go To

OR

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


'''Plankton:''' What? It's just an ordinary Krabby-- ''([[TakeOurWordForIt takes a closer look at how rotten it is and is]] '''[[TakeOurWordForIt immediately]] ''' [[TakeOurWordForIt horrified]])'' '''[[OhCrap OH MY GOODNESS]]! ''SQUIDWARD!!!'''''

to:

'''Plankton:''' What? It's just an ordinary Krabby-- ''([[TakeOurWordForIt takes a closer look at how rotten it is and is]] '''[[TakeOurWordForIt '''[[OhCrap immediately]] ''' [[TakeOurWordForIt [[OhCrap horrified]])'' '''[[OhCrap '''[[BigOMG OH MY GOODNESS]]! ''SQUIDWARD!!!'''''
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Another dewicking of An Aesop ZCEs, as it's now definition-only.


* AnAesop:
** Don't pretend to be someone you're not. Especially if it's being a figure of authority.
** Even if a job seems fun and glamorous, it will still come with serious duties and responsibilities.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Examples of An Aesop are not allowed. This example is a Zero Context Example that does not explain how it is explicitly expressed in the work.


* AnAesop: The people you envy may not have it as good as you think.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* CantTakeCriticism: [=SpongeBob=] really wanted some criticism on his work, but when Plankton acquiesces and fabricates the very minor critique of using too much sauce, he turns into a whimpering mess.

to:

* CantTakeCriticism: [=SpongeBob=] really wanted pushes Plankton to provide some criticism on his work, but when Plankton acquiesces and prompting him to fabricates the very minor critique of using too much sauce, he sauce. The sponge then turns into a whimpering mess.mess until Plankton offers him a promotion.



'''Plankton:''' What? It's just an ordinary Krabby— ''(takes a closer look at how rotten it is and is '''immediately''' horrified)'' '''OH MY GOODNESS! ''SQUIDWARD!!!'''''

to:

'''Plankton:''' What? It's just an ordinary Krabby— ''(takes ''([[TakeOurWordForIt takes a closer look at how rotten it is and is '''immediately''' horrified)'' '''OH is]] '''[[TakeOurWordForIt immediately]] ''' [[TakeOurWordForIt horrified]])'' '''[[OhCrap OH MY GOODNESS! GOODNESS]]! ''SQUIDWARD!!!'''''
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


-->'''Plankton:''' '''''GOOD GRIEF, HE'S NAKED!'''''

to:

-->'''Plankton:''' '''''GOOD '''''[[HypocriticalHumor GOOD GRIEF, HE'S NAKED!'''''NAKED!]]'''''
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Fixing indentation


-->'''Spongebob:''' There he goes!
-->'''Plankton:''' What?! Who?! Where?! ''Somebody tell me!''
-->'''Customer:''' Some say he crawled out from the lowest trench in the ocean.
-->'''Pearl:''' He's the saltiest of all the sea dogs.
-->'''Spongebob:''' He's the most hated creature in Bikini Bottom.
-->'''Mr. Krabs:''' ''(crashes through a door)'' And he's finally got a Krabby Patty! ''(laughs maniacally)''

to:

-->'''Spongebob:''' There he goes!
-->'''Plankton:'''
goes!\\
'''Plankton:'''
What?! Who?! Where?! ''Somebody tell me!''
-->'''Customer:'''
me!''\\
'''Customer:'''
Some say he crawled out from the lowest trench in the ocean.
-->'''Pearl:'''
ocean.\\
'''Pearl:'''
He's the saltiest of all the sea dogs.
-->'''Spongebob:'''
dogs.\\
'''Spongebob:'''
He's the most hated creature in Bikini Bottom.
-->'''Mr.
Bottom.\\
'''Mr.
Krabs:''' ''(crashes through a door)'' And he's finally got a Krabby Patty! ''(laughs maniacally)''



-->'''Spongebob:''' There are sharks in there!
-->'''Shark:''' Hey, that's my family you're talking about!
-->'''Spongebob:''' Uh... Sea monster!
-->'''Sea Monster:''' You know, we sea monsters have made great strides in the fields of science and literature. ''(slaps Spongebob with his tail)''

to:

-->'''Spongebob:''' There are sharks in there!
-->'''Shark:'''
there!\\
'''Shark:'''
Hey, that's my family you're talking about!
-->'''Spongebob:'''
about!\\
'''Spongebob:'''
Uh... Sea monster!
-->'''Sea
monster!\\
'''Sea
Monster:''' You know, we sea monsters have made great strides in the fields of science and literature. ''(slaps Spongebob with his tail)''
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Adding context.


* BattleCry: "No shirt! No shoes! NO SERVICE!!!"

to:

* BattleCry: [=SpongeBob=] shoots Krabs with the clothes cannon while yelling "No shirt! No shoes! NO SERVICE!!!"



* BrokenRecord:
** DADDY! DADDY! DADDY DADDY DADDY DADDY DADDY! DADDY! DADDY! '''DADDDY!!!'''
** "I'VE SOILED THE GOOD KRUSTY KRAB NAME! SOILED IT! SOILED IT! SOILED IT! SOILED IT! SOILED IT! SOILED IT! SOILED IT! SOILED IT! SOILED IT!"
** "Even if I have to come back tomorrow! And the next day! And the next day. And the next day. And the next day. And the next day. And the next day. And the next day. And the next day. And the next day."[[note]] "Phone call, Mr. Plankton." "[[OverlyLongGag And the next day. And the next day.]] [[AndIMustScream And the next day. And the next day]]..."[[/note]]

to:

* BrokenRecord:
BrokenRecord: A RunningGag throughout the episode, with Plankton being annoyed by another character who keeps saying the same sentence over and over again.
** DADDY! DADDY! DADDY DADDY DADDY DADDY DADDY! DADDY! DADDY! '''DADDDY!!!'''
Pearl asks Plankton for an advancement on her allowance by repeatedly calling him "DADDY!"
** "I'VE SOILED THE GOOD KRUSTY KRAB NAME! SOILED IT! SOILED IT! SOILED IT! SOILED IT! SOILED IT! SOILED IT! SOILED IT! SOILED IT! SOILED IT!"
[=SpongeBob=] has a mental breakdown after delivering the wrong order to a customer, as he believes his mistake has soiled the Krusty Krab's reputation. He starts repeating "SOILED IT!" as a MadnessMantra.
** Krabs' attempt to steal the Krabby Patty formula is thwarted, but he vows to return by saying "Even if I have to come back tomorrow! And the next day! And the next day. And the next day. And the next day. And the next day. And the next day. And the next day. And the next day. And the next day."[[note]] "Phone call, Mr. Plankton." "[[OverlyLongGag And so on, until he leaves the next day. And Krusty Krab. The [[OverlyLongGag gag]] continues even then, as he immediately calls Plankton on the next day.]] [[AndIMustScream And phone to repeat the next day. And the next day]]..."[[/note]] sentence a couple more times.



** Also Plankton, who is normally shirtless, [[HypocriticalHumor is disturbed to see the naked Krabs]].

to:

** Also Plankton, who is normally shirtless, [[HypocriticalHumor is disturbed to see the naked Krabs]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
"The Bad Guy Wins is Exactly What It Says on the Tin: complete and ultimate triumph for the villain, and complete and utter devastation (frequently with death or worse) for the hero or heroes who dared to oppose them." Plankton didn't really win, he suffered the whole way through.


* TheBadGuyWins: For a while anyway. Plankton travels to an alternate universe where he's the manager of the Krusty Krab and briefly enjoys it, until the point he just can't tolerate all the madness surrounding Mr. Krabs' life.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


--> ...and show off their GROSS. ''MISSHAPEN.'' '''''BODIES!'''''

to:

--> ...and show off their GROSS. ''MISSHAPEN.'' '''MISSHAPEN.''' '''''BODIES!'''''
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* AnAesop: As the title indicated, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.

to:

* AnAesop: As the title indicated, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.The people you envy may not have it as good as you think.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* {{Irony}}: [[BigBad Plankton]] is moved to tears when Spongebob explains Krabs' plan to steal the formula so he can ruin the Krusty Krab.

to:

* {{Irony}}: [[BigBad Plankton]] is moved to tears when Spongebob [=SpongeBob=] explains Krabs' plan to steal the formula so he can ruin the Krusty Krab.

Added: 298

Changed: 87

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* AnAesop: Don't pretend to be someone you're not. Especially if it's being a figure of authority.

to:

* AnAesop: AnAesop:
**
Don't pretend to be someone you're not. Especially if it's being a figure of authority.


Added DiffLines:

* IntimateLotionApplication: One of the things cool lifeguard Larry does is rub sunscreen on a woman's back, and she's clearly into it. [=SpongeBob=] imitates it, but puts sunscreen on the back of an old man.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* ShownTheirWork: Plankton eating his holographic meatloaf wholeheartedly makes sense, since real-life plankton require sunlight to photosynthesize and holograms are light projections.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Also Plankton, who is normally shirtless, [[HypocriticalHumor is disturbing to see the naked Krabs]].

to:

** Also Plankton, who is normally shirtless, [[HypocriticalHumor is disturbing disturbed to see the naked Krabs]].

Added: 337

Changed: 230

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* EvenEvilHasStandards: Squidward being the chef leads to an impossibly gross Krabby Patty that even '''Plankton''' doesn't approve of being served. Plankton is a LethalChef himself so you know Squidward is bad if even he doesn't approve of his cooking.

to:

* EvenEvilHasStandards: EvenEvilHasStandards:
**
Squidward being the chef leads to an impossibly gross Krabby Patty that even '''Plankton''' doesn't approve of being served. Plankton is a LethalChef himself so you know Squidward is bad if even he doesn't approve of his cooking.cooking.
** Also Plankton, who is normally shirtless, [[HypocriticalHumor is disturbing to see the naked Krabs]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


'''Larry:''' Please do not land flying ice-cream trucks on the bathers!

to:

'''Larry:''' [[ARareSentence Please do not land flying ice-cream trucks on the bathers!bathers!]]

Added: 207

Changed: 117

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


-->'''Customer:''' Well, "Mr. Funny Man"--(''holds up a seemingly normal Krabby Patty'')--is ''this'' how you get your sick kicks?!\\

to:

-->'''Customer:''' Excuse me...You think this is ''funny''?!\\
'''Plankton:''' [[RhetoricalQuestionBlunder In a cosmic sort of way, yes.]]\\
'''Customer:'''
Well, "Mr. Funny Man"--(''holds up a seemingly normal Krabby Patty'')--is ''this'' how you get your sick kicks?!\\

Changed: 1133

Removed: 608

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Character tagging is not allowed, and examples can't refer to/rely on other examples. Also trimming An Aesop to focus on the main message being presented here (since the second and third points are redundant with the first).


* AnAesop:
** As the title indicated, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
** Be happy with what you have.
** Great things require great dedication, the ability to handle lots of stress, and time management. It might seem glorious to own a popular restaurant, but it comes with obnoxious employees and customers, conniving rivals and logistical issues.
* ArsonMurderAndJaywalking: After describing how much Krabs is hated, Spongebob stated that it's not even the worst part about him, prompting Plankton to shout this line:

to:

* AnAesop:
**
AnAesop: As the title indicated, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
** Be happy with what you have.
** Great things require great dedication, the ability to handle lots of stress, and time management. It might seem glorious to own a popular restaurant, but it comes with obnoxious employees and customers, conniving rivals and logistical issues.
* ArsonMurderAndJaywalking: After describing how much Krabs is hated, Spongebob [=SpongeBob=] stated that it's not even the worst part about him, prompting Plankton to shout this line:



* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor:
** The episode's title is not a play on the saying "The Grass is always Greener (on the other side of the hill)" for nothing.
** Also, see CantTakeCriticism below.

to:

* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor:
**
BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: The episode's title is not a play on the saying "The Grass is always Greener (on the other side of the hill)" for nothing.
** Also, see CantTakeCriticism below.
nothing. Plankton successfully switches lives with Mr. Krabs after growing tired of his own lifestyle, but finds Mr. Krabs' life even more torturous. Eventually, Plankton snaps and goes back to his old life.



* CantTakeCriticism: [=SpongeBob=] really wanted some criticism on his work, but turns into a whimpering wreck when he gets it.

to:

* CantTakeCriticism: [=SpongeBob=] really wanted some criticism on his work, but when Plankton acquiesces and fabricates the very minor critique of using too much sauce, he turns into a whimpering wreck when he gets it.mess.



* ADayInTheLimelight: For Plankton.

to:

* ADayInTheLimelight: For Plankton.Plankton serves as the central character of the episode, which revolves around his attempt to live Mr. Krabs' life.



-->'''Alternate!Mr. Krabs:''' ''(crashes through a door)'' And he's finally got a Krabby Patty! ''(laughs maniacally)''

to:

-->'''Alternate!Mr.-->'''Mr. Krabs:''' ''(crashes through a door)'' And he's finally got a Krabby Patty! ''(laughs maniacally)''



** There's also the live-action hamburger (StockFootage from "Plankton!") which appears in Plankton's eye when [=SpongeBob=] serves up two Krabby Patties.
* NakedPeopleAreFunny: As per the image. Alternate!Krabs, like "real" Plankton, is naked. Unlike Plankton, however, everyone finds naked Krabs highly disturbing.

to:

** There's also the A live-action hamburger (StockFootage from "Plankton!") which appears in Plankton's eye when [=SpongeBob=] serves up two Krabby Patties.
* NakedPeopleAreFunny: As per the image. Alternate!Krabs, The alternate version of Krabs, like "real" Plankton, is naked. Unlike Plankton, however, everyone finds naked Krabs highly disturbing. [=SpongeBob=] ultimately defeats Krabs by forcing him to wear an article of clothing.



* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: After Alternate!Krabs promises to return to the Krusty Krab everyday to harass Plankton on a daily basis, Plankton screams, rips off his clothes, complains that being a rich and successful restaurateur isn't worth all this trouble, and eagerly returns to his home universe.

to:

* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: After Alternate!Krabs Krabs promises to return to the Krusty Krab everyday to harass Plankton on a daily basis, Plankton screams, rips off his clothes, complains that being a rich and successful restaurateur isn't worth all this trouble, and eagerly returns to his home universe.



* VictoriousRoar: '''VICTORY SCREECH!'''

to:

* VictoriousRoar: '''VICTORY SCREECH!'''After defeating Krabs, [=SpongeBob=] and everyone in the restaurant perform a "victory screech" that consists of them howling like sirens.



* WaxingLyrical: At the start of the episode, during Plankton’s attempt at getting the Krabby Patty formula, he mentions that he’ll be "reunited" with the formula and "it’ll feel so good" -- a reference to the Peaches & Herb song "Reunited".

to:

* WaxingLyrical: At the start of the episode, during Plankton’s Plankton's attempt at getting the Krabby Patty formula, he mentions that he’ll he'll be "reunited" with the formula and "it’ll "it'll feel so good" -- a reference to the Peaches & Herb song "Reunited".
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Trope is now Definition Only


* OffModel: When [=SpongeBob=] raises his arms to call the beachgoers over for ice cream, if examined closely, as he says he's handing the ice cream out, he never lowers his arms.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


-->'''Customer:''' Well, "Mr. Funny Man"--[''holds up an '''absolutely horrifying''' Krabby Patty'']--is ''this'' how you get your sick kicks?!\\
'''Plankton:''' What? It's just an ordinary Krabby— '''OH MY GOODNESS! ''SQUIDWARD!!!'''''

to:

-->'''Customer:''' Well, "Mr. Funny Man"--[''holds Man"--(''holds up an '''absolutely horrifying''' a seemingly normal Krabby Patty'']--is Patty'')--is ''this'' how you get your sick kicks?!\\
'''Plankton:''' What? It's just an ordinary Krabby— ''(takes a closer look at how rotten it is and is '''immediately''' horrified)'' '''OH MY GOODNESS! ''SQUIDWARD!!!'''''
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* CPRCleanPrettyReliable: [[ParodiedTrope Parodied]]. After rescuing a drowning beach goer, Larry resuscitates him by '''[[WorstAid repeatedly punching him in the chest]].''' And it ''works''.

to:

* CPRCleanPrettyReliable: [[ParodiedTrope Parodied]]. After rescuing a drowning beach goer, Larry successfully resuscitates him by '''[[WorstAid repeatedly punching him in the chest]].''' And it ''works''.'''
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* CPRCleanPrettyReliable: [[ParodiedTrope Parodied]]. After rescuing a drowning beach goer, Larry resuscitates him by '''[[WorstAid repeatedly punching him in the chest]].'''

to:

* CPRCleanPrettyReliable: [[ParodiedTrope Parodied]]. After rescuing a drowning beach goer, Larry resuscitates him by '''[[WorstAid repeatedly punching him in the chest]].'''''' And it ''works''.

Top