History Recap / SpongeBobSquarePantsS3E3TheBullyJustOneBite

* RunningGag: [=SpongeBob=] trying to tell people about Flats' threats. They all look at an old man and beat him up right there.

* Determinator: Spongebob ''handcuffs himself to Squidward'' just to get him to eat a Krabby Patty.

* CruelTwistEnding: Flats eventually collapses from the exhaustion of trying to beat up Spongebob. Mrs Puff (who did nothing to help Spongebob when Flats was bullying him) then enters, [[NotWhatItLooksLike see's Flats lying unconscious next to Spongebob, who's fist was in the air during a]] HeroicSpeech, and punishes Spongebob for beating up Flats.

* CruelTwistEnding: Flats eventually collapses from the exhaustion of trying to beat up Spongebob. Mrs Puff [who did nothing to help Spongebob when Flats was bullying him] then enters, see's Flats lying unconscious next to Spongebob, and punishes Spongebob for beating up Flats.
* DisproportionateRetribution: Flats wants to kick [=SpongeBob=]'s butt just because he greeted him.

* EditedForSyndication: The scene with Squidward sneaking into the Krusty Krab at night so he could get a Krabby Patty, and encountering the Krusty Krab's "security system" of gas and the resulting Squidward being caught on fire (offscreen) has been cut out since 2001. Although the scene can be seen outside the U.S.

* HopeSpot: As Flats chased [=SpongeBob=] with a garbage boat, the garbage boat slipped on a banana peel [[ItMakesSenseInContext [=SpongeBob=] accidentally dropped]]. As Flats was recovering at the hospital, it turned out [=SpongeBob=] assisted him during recovery. Flats was touched. [[spoiler: He'll have to remember that when he's kicking his butt.]]
* {{Jerkass}}: Flats

* AbusiveParents: Inverted. Flats' father is not exempt from Flats' bullying.

The episode begins with another working day at the Krusty Krab, when Squidward announces that he hates Krabby Patties. [=SpongeBob=], upon hearing that, goes out of his way to make Squidward eat one, since he never ate one before that statement. After much persuading, Squidward takes a bite of a Krabby Patty. At first glance, it seemed like Squidward hated the Patty after trying one, but when [=SpongeBob=] left the scene, it was revealed that Squidward loves the Krabby Patty. Squidward then tries to get another Krabby Patty through various means (ordering one under the order of another customer, eating one out of the garbage), but to no avail. Eventually, Squidward can't take it anymore, and rushes to sneak into the Krusty Krab to get into the Patty Vault. Unfortunately for him, [=SpongeBob=] shows up as well, since he always comes to the restaurant early to count the sesame seeds. Being trapped into a corner, Squidward finally admits he loves Krabby Patties, locks himself in the Patty Vault and proceeds to gorge on the burgers. [=SpongeBob=] tries to warn him not to eat too many of them, or else he'll blow up. However, that warning comes in too late, and Squidward blows up from eating too many Krabby Patties, hospitalizing him.

The episode begins with another day in Boating School for [=SpongeBob=], when Mrs. Puff introduces a new student, Flats. [=SpongeBob=] takes the time to greet the new student, only to be told that Flats is gonna kick his butt. In the bathroom, [=SpongeBob=] tries to tell a story to Flats to try to get on his good side. This fails miserably and now Flats is gonna kick his butt twice as hard. [=SpongeBob=] then proceeds to write his final will and testament, but then he gets a phone call from Patrick. [=SpongeBob=] begs Patrick to protect him from the bully, but it turns out that Patrick and Flats were community college buddies. With nowhere else to turn, [=SpongeBob=] then turns to Mrs. Puff to resolve this. This also fails miserably as Mrs. Puff now interprets that Flats just wants to be his friend. Now frightened, [=SpongeBob=] flees all over Bikini Bottom from Flats. Flats soon corners [=SpongeBob=] in his own pineapple. Now completely helpless, [=SpongeBob=] prepares for the worst and braces for impact. However, as it turns out, Flats' blows have no effect on [=SpongeBob=], as he is, well, a sponge. Flats continues to whale on him, but to no avail, until he finally passes out from exhaustion at school two days later. As Mrs. Puff walks into the classroom, she misunderstood the situation as [=SpongeBob=] defeating Flats. She then says she's gonna kick his butt.

The episode begins with another day in Boating School for [=SpongeBob=], when Mrs. Puff introduces a new student, Flats. [=SpongeBob=] takes the time to greet the new student, only to be told that Flats is gonna kick his butt. In the bathroom, [=SpongeBob=] tries to tell a story to Flats to try to get on his good side. This fails miserably and now Flats is gonna kick his butt twice as hard. [=SpongeBob=] then proceeds to write his final will and testament, but then he gets a phone call from Patrick. [=SpongeBob=] begs Patrick to protect him from the bully, but it turns out that Patrick and Flats were community college buddies. With nowhere else to turn, [=SpongeBob=] then turns to Mrs. Puff to resolve this. This also fails miserably as Mrs. Puff now interprets that Flats just wants to be his friend. Now frightened, [=SpongeBob=] flees all over Bikini Bottom from Flats. Flats soon corners [=SpongeBob=] in his own pineapple. Now completely helpless, [=SpongeBob=] prepares for the worst and braces for impact. However, as it turns out, Flats' blows have no effect on [=SpongeBob=], as he is, well, a sponge. Flats continues to wail on him, but to no avail, until he finally passes out from exhaustion at school two days later. As Mrs. Puff walks into the classroom, she misunderstood the situation as [=SpongeBob=] defeating Flats. She then says she's gonna kick his butt.

!!The Bully contains examples of:

!!Just One Bite contains examples of:

'''The Bully:''' The episode begins with another day in Boating School for [=SpongeBob=], when Mrs. Puff introduces a new student, Flats. [=SpongeBob=] takes the time to greet the new student, only to be told that Flats is gonna kick his butt. In the bathroom, [=SpongeBob=] tries to tell a story to Flats to try to get on his good side. This fails miserably and now Flats is gonna kick his butt twice as hard. [=SpongeBob=] then proceeds to write his final will and testament, but then he gets a phone call from Patrick. [=SpongeBob=] begs Patrick to protect him from the bully, but it turns out that Patrick and Flats were community college buddies. With nowhere else to turn, [=SpongeBob=] then turns to Mrs. Puff to resolve this. This also fails miserably as Mrs. Puff now interprets that Flats just wants to be his friend. Now frightened, [=SpongeBob=] flees all over Bikini Bottom from Flats. Flats soon corners [=SpongeBob=] in his own pineapple. Now completely helpless, [=SpongeBob=] prepares for the worst and braces for impact. However, as it turns out, Flats' blows have no effect on [=SpongeBob=], as he is, well, a sponge. Flats continues to wail on him, but to no avail, until he finally passes out from exhaustion at school two days later. As Mrs. Puff walks into the classroom, she misunderstood the situation as [=SpongeBob=] defeating Flats. She then says she's gonna kick his butt.

'''Just One Bite:''' The episode begins with another working day at the Krusty Krab, when Squidward announces that he hates Krabby Patties. [=SpongeBob=], upon hearing that, goes out of his way to make Squidward eat one, since he never ate one before that statement. After much persuading, Squidward takes a bite of a Krabby Patty. At first glance, it seemed like Squidward hated the Patty after trying one, but when [=SpongeBob=] left the scene, it was revealed that Squidward loves the Krabby Patty. Squidward then tries to get another Krabby Patty through various means (ordering one under the order of another customer, eating one out of the garbage), but to no avail. Eventually, Squidward can't take it anymore, and rushes to sneak into the Krusty Krab to get into the Patty Vault. Unfortunately for him, [=SpongeBob=] shows up as well, since he always comes to the restaurant early to count the sesame seeds. Being trapped into a corner, Squidward finally admits he loves Krabby Patties, locks himself in the Patty Vault and proceeds to gorge on the burgers. [=SpongeBob=] tries to warn him not to eat too many of them, or else he'll blow up. However, that warning comes in too late, and Squidward blows up from eating too many Krabby Patties, hospitalizing him.
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!!''[=The Bully=]'' contains examples of:

* AbusiveParents: Inverted. Flats' father is not exempt from Flats' bullying.
* AdultsAreUseless: Mrs. Puff. Flats' father counts too, as he's completely powerless against his son.
* DisproportionateRetribution: Flats wants to kick [=SpongeBob=]'s butt just because he greeted him.
* HopeSpot: As Flats chased [=SpongeBob=] with a garbage boat, the garbage boat slipped on a banana peel [[ItMakesSenseInContext [=SpongeBob=] accidentally dropped]]. As Flats was recovering at the hospital, it turned out [=SpongeBob=] assisted him during recovery. Flats was touched. [[spoiler: He'll have to remember that when he's kicking his butt.]]
* {{Jerkass}}: Flats
* MisplacedRetribution: The citizens of Bikini Bottom always attacked the old man when Spongebob freaked out about ''Flats'' kicking his butt.

!!''[=Just One Bite=]'' contains examples of:

* DoesThisRemindYouofAnthing?: Squidward and his need to get a Krabby Patty, no matter what it takes.

* DoesThisRemindYouOfAnthing?: Squidward and his need to get a Krabby Patty, no matter what it takes.

* Edited for Syndication: The scene with Squidward sneaking into the Krusty Krab at night so he could get a Krabby Patty, and encountering the Krusty Krab's "security system" of gas and the resulting Squidward being caught on fire (offscreen) has been cut out since 2001. Although the scene can be seen outside the U.S.

* TemptingFate: Twice. Squidward asks if he has to eat a Krabby Patty from the garbage, only for a customer to throw one in the trash can. Later, while gorging on Krabby Patties, Squidward sarcastically asks if he's gonna blow up, only for that to happen shortly after.

* TemptingFate: Twice. Squidward asks if he has to eat a Krabby Patty from the garbage, only for a customer to throw one in the trash can. Later, while gorging on Krabby Patties, Squidward sarcastically asks if he's gonna blow up, only for that to happen shortly after.

!!''[=JustOneBite=]'' contains examples of:

* AdultsAreUseless: Mrs. Puff