History Memes / SpongeBobSquarePants

** The scene where [=SpongeBob=] and Patrick are on the kiddie roller coaster in "Roller Cowards" is used on Twitter to bash things that the poster doesn't find as cool or as scary as the other person.

* Patrick dropping a watermelon [[labelnote:Explanation]]Patrick dropping a whole watermelon into Squidward's mouth became an object-labeling meme, with the watermelon standing for things thought to be excessive or unnecessary.[[/labelnote]]

* "WE GETTIN' OUT OF BIKINI BOTTOM WITH THIS ONE!" [[labelnote:Explanation]][=SpongeBob=] and pals have become a popular choice for AI-assisted vocal covers of songs on Website/YouTube, with effects ranging from utterly hilarious to oddly appropriate, particularly [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJwkASxptTs Plankton's hammy screaming]] that lends itself ''extremely'' well to genres like hard rock and metal. You can usually expect to see someone making this joke in the comments.[[/labelnote]]

* "WE GETTIN' OUT OF BIKINI BOTTOM WITH THIS ONE!" [[labelnote:Explanation]][=SpongeBob=] and pals have become a popular choice for AI-assisted vocal covers of popular songs on Website/YouTube, with effects ranging from utterly hilarious to oddly appropriate, particularly [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJwkASxptTs Plankton's hammy screaming]] that lends itself ''extremely'' well to genres like hard rock and metal. You can usually expect to see someone making this joke in the comments.[[/labelnote]]

* Spongebob: "What if I break your trust someday?"\\

*** The Yankee with [something] [[labelnote:Explanation]]For some reason, one version of this that particularly took off was one where Barnacle Boy was given a [[UsefulNotes/MLBTeams New York Yankees baseball cap]]. People made several variations of this, such as [[https://twitter.com/ErmitB/status/1248392109435969537 the Yankee with no brim]], [[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/360865362440355840/698184852935278642/image0.jpg the Yankee with extra brim]], [[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/369057918596808705/697556907803541524/3vw70w.jpg the Yankee with no akee]], and [[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/369057918596808705/697613334463250462/3vxguc.png the Yankee with no yee]].[[/labelnote]]

** "Because, I'm all out of '''''MONEY!!!'''''"[[labelnote:Explanation]]A SuddenlyShouting sentence said by Squidward when he was out of money for playing the crane. Used in memes for cranking the loudness of the word "money" [[LoudnessWar ultra loud]] or making the scene creepy when he says "money".[[/labelnote]]

** "PERFECT CENSORSHIP!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]Monty P. Moneybags exclaims this to give his approval of the Statue of David [=SpongeBob=] made having a clam shell over the groin in the episode "Artist Unknown". Some have used the clip ironically to mock poor attepts at censorship.[[/labelnote]]

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLEEYkS7c1Q Now it's time to bring it around town.]] [[LargeHam BRING IT AROOUUUUND TOOOWWWWWN.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]][=SpongeBob=] explaining his bubble-blowing routine in "Bubblestand", which includes a lot of pelvic movement for some reason.[[/labelnote]]

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7wxkUV3tKc YOU WHAT?!/What did you do to my drink!?]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Tom yells this in "Fools in April". A face he makes during this scene is a common reaction image, and "deep-fried" edits of it are common, too.[[/labelnote]]

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce8fAtBpCrk MY]] [[PunctuatedForEmphasis NAME'S! NOT! RICK!!!!!!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Patrick's violent tantrum in "The Fry Cook Games". It's commonly crossed over with the JustForFun/RickRoll meme due to the similarities in names.[[/labelnote]]

** YELLOW! PINK! [[labelnote:Explanation]][=SpongeBob=] and Patrick noticing each other's underwear. Often repeated for resolving the episode's conflict out of left field.[[/labelnote]]

** Squidward...'''''Tortellini!?''''' [[labelnote:Explanation]]In "The Great Snail Race", Patrick has the trophy for the snail race he won engraved to Squidward because he knew how much he wanted to win. However, Squidward is incensed to find that the engraving got his last name wrong. In general, misspelling Squidward's last name is somewhat of a running gag with fans.[[/labelnote]]

* "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy IV"
** "It's not my wallet!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]The scene from "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy IV" of Man Ray trying to convince Patrick to take back the wallet he dropped despite Patrick's denial that it's his is often used to satirize people or characters who are firmly in belief or denial of something in spite of overwhelming evidence that what they're denying is true. Other times, it's used for when [[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/371561723225702400/614524027112783872/Waluigi_Spongebob.jpg something seems like an easy]] [[https://twitter.com/TheUncleAlShow/status/1494051154916958209 and incredibly obvious choice]], and yet it's not being done.[[/labelnote]]

** "I'll have you know I accidentally stubbed my toe while watering my spice garden last week, and I only cried for 20 minutes." [[labelnote:Explanation]][=SpongeBob=] trying, and failing, to convince Reg that he's fit for the Salty Spitoon in "No Weenies Allowed". It's a common reaction image for overreacting to something, with whatever [=SpongeBob=] does being replaced.[[/labelnote]]

** "Hi how are ya." [[labelnote:Explanation]]A popular catchphrase that [=SpongeBob=] said when he became "normal".[[/labelnote]]

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0aiB70AONs Have you finished those errands? Have you finished those errands? Have you finished those errands? Have you finished those errands?]][[labelnote:Explanation]]A mantra from "Squid's Day Off", where [=SpongeBob=] asks Squidward if he's done whenever he returns to the Krusty Krab.[[/labelnote]]

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL2HafxlRw4 "May I take your hat, sir?]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Patrick taking hats "like a weenie" in "Squilliam Returns".[[/labelnote]]

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* Girls traveling the world be like[[labelnote:Explanation]][=SpongeBob=] hideously dressed in drag while superimposed against stereotypical images of popular international locations such as London, Italy, and the Moon or any popular place/event in general. Usually to [[AcceptableTargets insult]] shallow women or [[SelfDeprecation deprecate the memer themselves about how foolish they look while going somewhere]].[[/labelnote]]

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* If "barnacles" in ''[=SpongeBob=]'' means "fuck", wouldn't that make Barnacle Boy "Fuck Boy" and the Ugly Barnacle "the Ugly Fuck"? [[labelnote:Explanation]]Several people online have pointed out the implications of Mermaid Man's sidekick being named Barnacle Boy and Patrick Star's story he told to cheer up [=SpongeBob=] in "Something Smells" being titled ''The Ugly Barnacle'' when the same show has used the term "barnacles" in contexts implying the word to be a profanity.[[/labelnote]]

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** "Because, I'm all out of '''''MONEY!!!'''''"[[labelnote:Explanation]]A SuddenlyShouting sentence said by Squidward when he was out of money for playing the crane. Used in memes for cranking the loudness of the word "money" [[LoudnessWar ultra loud]].[[/labelnote]]

** [[https://youtu.be/R7Q2mhyqYo8?t=6 "EH. EH. EH. EH. EH..."]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]A bizarre scene from "The Algae's Always Greener", where [=SpongeBob=] reacts to Plankton's performance review.[[/labelnote]]

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POCdbcPxNfc I've SOILED the good Krusty Krab name!]] [[MadnessMantra SOILED IT! SOILED IT! SOILED IT!]] [[OverlyLongGag SOILED IT! SOILED IT! SOILED IT...]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]One of the iconic lines from [[Recap/SpongeBobSquarePantsS3E1TheAlgaesAlwaysGreenerSpongeGuardOnDuty "The Algae's Always Greener"]], courtesy of [=SpongeBob=] having a breakdown over accidentally giving a customer a large pop when they ordered a medium.[[/labelnote]]

** Goodbye, everyone! I'll remember you all in therapy! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Plankton leaving his new life. Used when saying goodbye to someone.[[/labelnote]]

** [=SpongeBob=]'s "eager face" [[labelnote:Explanation]]Squidward explains that [=SpongeBob=]'s not-quite-dancing before entering the Bubble Bowl is him being prepared.[[/labelnote]]

** Patrick's "Take it easy, it's just a drawing." is another popularly used quote.[[labelnote:Explanation]]From "Frankendoodle", which caught on for similar reasons.[[/labelnote]]

** "He burnt my shake!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]Squidward proves such a dreadful fry cook that he burns a dish that doesn't require heat.[[/labelnote]]

** "GOLD TEAM RULES!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]An extra during the same scene misses the point of separating into teams to find [=SpongeBob=], creating competition between the teams. This line is used to show approval or loyalty to a team. It gained a bit of new life when ''VideoGame/PokemonGo'' was released, with Team Instinct, which is represented by the color yellow, quickly being compared to this moment.[[/labelnote]]

** [[MoreTeethThanTheOsmondFamily OVERTIME???!!!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]][=SpongeBob=]'s outburst in "Rock-a-Bye Bivalve".[[/labelnote]]

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0rNL4vqkK0 Howling/"Leedle leedle leedle lee"]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]"Shanghaied:" The Flying Dutchman, [=SpongeBob=] and Patrick howl to "set the Seven Seas ablaze with fear". The latter two have ''unique'' attempts at this.[[/labelnote]]

** More like "Belongs in the Trash"! [[labelnote:Explanation]]The response from his art critic, and a stock response for whenever Bold and Brash shows up. "Belongs in the trash" can also be substituted for pretty much anything that rhymes.[[/labelnote]]
** "PERFECT CENSORSHIP!!!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]Monty P. Moneybags exclaims this to give his approval of the Statue of David [=SpongeBob=] made having a clam shell over the groin in the episode "Artist Unknown". Some have used the clip ironically to mock poor attepts at censorship.[[/labelnote]]

** "No, Patrick. Mayonnaise is not an instrument."/"Horseradish is not an instrument either."[[labelnote:Explanation]]Squidward's replies to the above.[[/labelnote]]

** "Kicking? I wanna do some kicking!" *kicks* [[labelnote:Explanation]]A stock response to the above, from Patrick.[[/labelnote]]
** "Whoever's the owner of the white Sedan, you left your lights on." [[labelnote:Explanation]]Patrick says this while re-entering the concert hall, after getting thrashed in the parking lot. It's commonly used when someone enters a room.[[/labelnote]]
** Trombone Patrick [[labelnote:Explanation]]While his neck is stuffed inside one, Patrick makes trombone noises as he walks and sits. Some videos replace what sounds he's making for comic effect.[[/labelnote]]

** Bubble Buddy [[FridgeHorror killed a man]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]In the episode, Bubble Buddy fails to dig Scooter out of a sand pit during high tide, making him drown. Since the episode's twist was that Bubble Buddy was sentient the whole time, this is one of the most common observations about the episode. Whether or not Bubble Buddy is a murderer or if he was powerless to help Scooter has been debated ever since the episode aired.[[/labelnote]]

** (squints) [[DeadpanSnarker What are you saying?]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Stock response to the above, said by Squidward.[[/labelnote]]

** Chocolate!? '''CHOCOLATE!?''' '''''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyKLGA37MBU "CHOCOLATE!!! CHOCOLATE!!!"]]'''''[[labelnote:Explanation]]A particularly memorable scene from "[[Recap/SpongeBobSquarePantsChocolateWithNutsMermaidManAndBarnacleBoyV Chocolate with Nuts]]", in which [=SpongeBob=] and Patrick are selling chocolate door-to-door. One of their "customers", Tom, responds to their offer by repeatedly screaming "CHOCOLATE!!!" and chasing them, which has been frequently remixed in Website/YouTube videos.[[/labelnote]]

** "X. I remember when they first invented X...I always HATED IT!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]Her response to being sold chocolate.[[/labelnote]]

** Unbaked Cookie Dough! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Patchy the Pirate offers the audience raw cookie dough during the ChristmasEpisode "Christmas Who?". Caught on for the now widely-understood health risks of eating it.[[/labelnote]]
** "Sad [=SpongeBob=]" [[labelnote:Explanation]]A [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/christmas_who_sad.jpg picture]] Squidward took of [=SpongeBob=] in "Christmas Who?" where he has a sad expression with big eyes and a SingleTear on his left eye became popular in early 2021, often used in ironic memes.[[/labelnote]]

** ''He has such a way with words...''[[labelnote:Explanation]]Sandy's response to the above, and a stock respsonse to these kinds of videos.[[/labelnote]]

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAxTTt7BDq4 Wah wah waaaah.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Kevin's posse says this whenever he gets stung in "I'm Your Biggest Fanatic". It's repeated when someone gets stung by something. It's also sometimes used as LosingHorns in videos.[[/labelnote]]
** WILL YOU CUT THAT OUT?! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Stock response from Kevin.[[/labelnote]]

** "No it's not, [=SpongeBob=]!" (holds up squirrel mask) "''THIS'' IS!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]Stock response from Sandy, which is used to poke fun at even worse disguises.[[/labelnote]]

** "Beep Boop Bop" [[labelnote:Explanation]]Mr. Krabs' "robot noises" are commonly used in remixes.[[/labelnote]]

** Squidward and his chair [[labelnote:Explanation]]Similar to the Drake meme, where two images of Squidward (one where he goes to set up a chair, and one where he picks it up and walks back into his house) are used to react to a pair of different images of the creator's choosing. The general vibe of the image is that of "well, that'll be/that was a waste of time". [[http://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/369057918596808705/608824299746492416/unknown.png Such as]] [[http://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/494767891070320641/682643609299845159/image0.jpg these examples.]][[/labelnote]]

** ''Can you feel it Mr Krabs? Can you feel it Mr. Krabs?'' [[labelnote:Explanation]]Children say this while treating Mr. Krabs like a maypole. Used interchangeably with the above.[[/labelnote]]
** Art thou feeling it now, Mr. Krabs? [[labelnote:Explanation]]Variation uttered by [=SpongeBob=] during a tabletop session. Used during tabletop games and among tabletop enthusiasts.[[/labelnote]]
** I'm feeling like a '''[[ThatMakesMeFeelAngry total BARNACLE HEAD!]]''' [[labelnote:Explanation]]Stock response when Mr. Krabs runs out of patience.[[/labelnote]]
** Patrick, that's not a ride! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Patrick riding a grocery store customer like a kiddy ride. In edits, Patrick is "riding" some other character.[[/labelnote]]
** I'm feeling a warm spot. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Mr. Krabs noticing that Patrick farted in their kiddy pool.[[/labelnote]]

** Tired [=SpongeBob=][[labelnote:Explanation]]In that same scene, he's shown standing under a coral arch exhausted. As with the former, it's also a reaction image, usually captioned with something.[[/labelnote]]

** LIFE! DEATH! LIFE! DEATH! LIFE! DEATH! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Patrick flickering the lights keeping Roger warm in "New Student Starfish". Used whenever someone flickers lights.[[/labelnote]]
** Hey, what'd I miss? [[labelnote:Explanation]]A realistic Roger, upon hatching from his egg. It's remembered as a memorable stinger to the episode.[[/labelnote]]

** WHAT I LEARNED IN BOATING SCHOOL IS... WHAT I LEARNED IN BOATING SCHOOL IS...[[labelnote:Explanation]][=SpongeBob=] struggling to complete a ten-letter sentence in "No Free Rides". It's used to depict the struggles of writing academic essays, his face during this scene especially.[[/labelnote]]
** COME ON, SPONGEBOB! YOU ONLY NEED THREE MORE WORDS! [[Series/FigureItOut BLANKITY. BLANKITY. BLANK]]![[labelnote:Explanation]]A stock response to the above. In the episode, this is how Mrs. Puff urges [=SpongeBob=] to complete his essay.[[/labelnote]]

** I'll let go just for a little… [inserts something horrific]?! Oh, no![[labelnote:Explanation]]If you go on [=YouTube=], you can see people replacing the words "educational television" with something of their own.[[/labelnote]]

** Eating nails for breakfast, with or without milk [[labelnote:Explanation]]One fish claims he did this while entering. It's a common reply to the above.[[/labelnote]]
** The entire conversation has been used as a snowclone to show people who are brave or risky enough to do things most people won't do, usually jokingly.

** "[[{{Wangst}} What a baby.]]" [[labelnote:Explanation]]Stock response by Mr. Krabs, often used by people outside said fandom.[[/labelnote]]

** "We serve ''food'' here, sir." [[labelnote:Explanation]]Squidward's response, which is used whenever someone recites the order.[[/labelnote]]

** "The pioneers used to drive these babies for miles!"[[labelnote:Explanation]][=SpongeBob=], explaining that the rock's a fully funcitoning vehicle. It's a common response to [[RockMonster Rock Monsters]] in media, or when erosion seemingly makes a rock "move".[[/labelnote]]

** FUUUUUUTURE! FUUUUUTURE![[labelnote:Explanation]]From "SB-129:" Squidward having an existential crisis after being sent to the future. Used in response to "futuristic" plots, arcs, and so on.[[/labelnote]]

** "I get what I deserve." (swallows a bunch of thrown peanuts whole) "Ouch." [[labelnote:Explanation]]Stock response from Patrick. Said by the abformented Diddy mains, especially if they know they're being obnoxious.[[/labelnote]]

** "What a rip."[[labelnote:Explanation]]Potty's response to it; a stock response to the above.[[/labelnote]]
** "SPONGEBOB BETRAYED US!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]Patchy's subsequent breakdown, with "[=SpongeBob=]" being replaced with whatever made the media. It became HarsherInHindsight when the series suffered SeasonalRot.[[/labelnote]]
** "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEGVGqJEeCo That's it? That's Patchy's upset breakdown?]] THAT WAS JUST A BUNCH OF STUFF GETTING KNOCKED DOWN!" "What a rip." "PATCHY BETRAYED US!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]Some fans parodied it by creating similar meme from [[DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment said meme itself]].[[/labelnote]]

** "Which one of you fellers is the REAL Dirty Dan?!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]From Sandy after their fight wakes her up. Used to break up the above.[[/labelnote]]

** Chocolate!? '''CHOCOLATE!?''' '''''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyKLGA37MBU "CHOCOLATE!!! CHOCOLATE!!!"]]'''''[[labelnote:Explanation]]A particularly memorable scene from "[[Recap/SpongeBobSquarePantsChocolateWithNutsMermaidManAndBarnacleBoyV Chocolate with Nuts]]", in which [=SpongeBob=] and Patrick are selling chocolate door-to-door. One of their "customers" responds to their offer by repeatedly screaming "CHOCOLATE!!!" and chasing them, which has been frequently remixed in Website/YouTube videos.[[/labelnote]]

** Pintamos toda la casa sin dejar una sola gota de pintura que no sea... '''¿¿¿¡¡¡QUEEEEEE ES ESOOOOOOOOOO???!!!'''[[labelnote:Translation]]We painted the whole house without letting a single drop of paint on... '''WHAT IS THAAAT???!!!'''[[/labelnote]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]A popular viral audio of [=TikTok=] from [=SpongeBob=] screaming over ruining Mr. Krabs dollar in the Latin American Spanish dub version of "Wet Painters". It is used when there's something out of place. However, it would later become a bit of a DiscreditedMeme due to people spamming it everywhere.[[/labelnote]]

* [=SpongeBob=] screaming internally [[labelnote:Explaination]]A screenshot of [=SpongeBob=] relaxing, with an image of him screaming laid over it. It's a common reaction image to depict screaming internally.[[/labelnote]]

** "Because, i'm all out of '''''MONEY!!!'''''"[[labelnote:Explanation]]A SuddenlyShouting sentence said by Squidward when he was out of money for playing the crane. Used in memes for cranking the loudness of the word "money" [[LoudnessWar ultra loud]].[[/labelnote]]

** What's the difference? [[labelnote:Explanation]]To rile up proud Texan Sandy, [=SpongeBob=] shaped himself as Texas and asked "What am I now?" Patrick said "stupid", [=SpongeBob=] said he was Texas, and Patrick asked "What's the difference?" This exchange often has Texas subbed out for the butt of a joke, or kept in tact if the target is Texas itself.[[/labelnote]]

* [[ExpositoryThemeTune Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?]] [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Sponge! Bob! Square! Pants!]][[labelnote:Explanation]]The theme song became quickly popular around the internet, with plenty of variations either messing with the lyrics or just using it as a cutaway gag.[[/labelnote]]