Line #2 YMMV/SpongeBobSquarePantsS3E20SpongeBobMeetsTheStranglerPranksALot


1	!![=SpongeBob=] Meets the Strangler
2	* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: It's possible that [=SpongeBob=] knew his bodyguard was the Strangler the whole time, and was [[ObfuscatingStupidity messing with him on purpose]]. Note that when the two finally get home, [=SpongeBob=] accidentally calls his bodyguard "Strangler" before correcting himself. There's also the fact that [=SpongeBob=] set up the parties for right when he would be alone with the Strangler and pretended to be surprised, and how he doesn't show much concern when seemingly assuming Patrick was the Strangler.
3	* CrossesTheLineTwice:
4	** The Strangler being excited to strangle [=SpongeBob=] to death at his house before laughing? All with dark music and a dark background? Disturbing. [=SpongeBob=] obliviously laughing along with him in the same way complete with the same pose? And still with the same dark music and background? Hilarious.
5	** The Strangler getting [=SpongeBob's=] cleats stuck in his eye sockets is no doubt horrifying and ''[[EyeScream painful]]'', but his over-the-top screams of pain and the fact this all lasted for '''[[OverlyLongGag six hours]]''' makes the scene side-splitting, especially the Strangler's furious reaction to [=SpongeBob=] mentioning the KeyUnderTheDoormat, making what he went through just to enter the pineapple house pointless.
6	* CryForTheDevil: Sure, the Strangler is a violent criminal (he's basically a G-rated SerialKiller) and [[AssholeVictim seeing [=SpongeBob=] drive him crazy with his shenanigans is hilarious]], but considering how much physical and mental torment he suffers in the process, you can't blame him for turning himself in just because he's safer in jail than he is around [=SpongeBob=]. And then there's [[EyeScream the cleats incident]]...
7	* FridgeHorror: When you think about it, [=SpongeBob=]'s proposition of going to his house and turning off all the lights means he unknowingly let his assailant into his own home, removing his one and only place of complete privacy. Had he not been holding any parties that day, [=SpongeBob=] would be ''dead''.
8	* SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoment:
9	** For Mr. Krabs, of all characters. When [=SpongeBob=] comes to him for help, Krabs is initially willing to help him, and doesn't ask for anything in return. For a character who only ever went ''one'' episode thus far without talking about money, that's huge. He becomes terrified when [=SpongeBob=] reveals who the bully is, but it's the thought that counts.
10	** Among the people [=SpongeBob=] invited to his party are Squidward, Mrs. Puff and Plankton. None of them has their usual complaints for [=SpongeBob=]'s and are genuinely enjoying themselves.
11	* NightmareFuel: [[CrossesTheLineTwice Hilarious as his freakout is]], the Strangler getting [=SpongeBob=]'s cleats stuck in his ''[[EyeScream eye sockets]]'' looks like it ''' ''really'' hurts!''' Did we mention that it lasts for ''[[OverlyLongGag six hours]]?''
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13	!!Pranks a Lot
14	* AlternativeJokeInterpretation: The fish saying "Toast". Was it just a random NonSequitur, or did Spongebob and Patrick pull a toast-related prank with him?
15	* BellisariosMaxim: Does the final scene maks any sense? No, it's full of {{plot hole}}s. But it's worth it to see Bikini Bottom [[TheDogBitesBack get revenge on their tormentors]].
16	* CatharsisFactor: Seeing [=SpongeBob=] and Patrick exposed as the "ghosts" to all of Bikini Bottom is very entertaining and quite therapeutic, especially if you were ever annoyed by their occasional IdiotHoudini moments.
17	* MemeticMutation: "And since when did I acquire all these portraits of [X]?"[[labelnote:Explanation]]Sandy asking herself about suddenly having a collection of Patrick's portraits in her house. This is often used by media fans describing their sudden fixation on a given character.[[/labelnote]]
18	* {{Squick}}: At the prank shop, Patrick and [=SpongeBob=] are offered fake vomit, and then they are offered '''real''' vomit. Luckily, the duo take a pass on that one.

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