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SpongeBob SquarePants is 10 years old
China View ^ | 2009-07-16 13:47:45 | Editor: Rob Welham

Posted on 07/16/2009 7:15:32 AM PDT by pillut48

BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhuanet) -- SpongeBob SquarePants, the fictional character of Nickolodeon's animated television series, is 10 years old.

Designed by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillengurg, SpongeBob first hit television screens in May 1999. The character, a naive and goofy sea sponge who lives in the fictitious underwater town of Bikini Bottom, has been a favorite for both adults and children alike.

Voiced by actor and comedian Tom Kenny, the character has also courted controversy and been seen by some as promoting homosexuality. In the cartoon series SpongeBob is often seen holding hands with his friend Patrick, something which has promoted him as a gay-icon amongst the homosexual community. However, his creator denies any such link.

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TOPICS: Arts/Photography; Humor; Society; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: cartoons; happybirthday; nickolodeon; spongebob
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To: pillut48

This is how we do it in our house:
Grandson————————SpongeBob
Me-——————————Patrick (because I am Grandson’s best friend)
Son——————————Mr. Krab
Daughter-in-law-—————Sandy Squirrel
Husband————————Squidward


21 posted on 07/16/2009 7:26:45 AM PDT by Protect the Bill of Rights (I piddy da foo if Jim Thompson zots you!)
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To: villagerjoel; Salamander
"I knew today was special when I rolled out of bed...I just didn’t know why until now."

It's the Best Day Ever!
22 posted on 07/16/2009 7:26:52 AM PDT by shibumi (" ..... then we will fight in the shade.")
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To: CholeraJoe

Come to think of it, I guess they were pretty screwed up too! LOL!

23 posted on 07/16/2009 7:27:21 AM PDT by OB1kNOb (It is impossible to convince someone of facts or truth if they don't want to believe it.)
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To: WayneS
The most intelligent show on television

I probably wouldn't agree, but in your favor, my 3 year old would probably agree with you.

It seems like back to back episodes of this show are on Nickleodeon all day long.

24 posted on 07/16/2009 7:28:44 AM PDT by big black dog
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To: OB1kNOb
Uh-huh!


25 posted on 07/16/2009 7:30:11 AM PDT by CholeraJoe (I remember black skies and lightening all around me. I remember each flash as time began to blur)
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To: pillut48

My 9 year old thinks SB and Patrick act like girls. lol, he’s right!


26 posted on 07/16/2009 7:31:03 AM PDT by east1234 (It's the borders stupid! My new environmentalist inspired tagline: cut, kill, dig and drill)
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To: big black dog

Yes, I initially said three years... but upon further reflection, you are probably more correct in your estimate. It’s more like 5 to 7.


27 posted on 07/16/2009 7:31:19 AM PDT by WayneS (Respect the 2nd Amendment; Repeal the 16th)
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To: WayneS; Salamander
"The most intelligent show on television."

And, a clever visual metaphor used to personify the abstract concept of thought!

(Now, tell me that line was directed at 6-year-olds. Not that it shouldn't be, of course.)
28 posted on 07/16/2009 7:32:07 AM PDT by shibumi (" ..... then we will fight in the shade.")
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To: pillut48

I saw a SpongeBob episode for the first time this year. It was the one where his friend the squid guy becomes handsome. I couldn’t stop laughing.


29 posted on 07/16/2009 7:32:38 AM PDT by FreeManWhoCan ("Strange things are afoot at the Circle-K.")
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To: ctdonath2

Well, whoever sunk “tens of millions of dollars” into it has certainly made it back about 10 times over.


30 posted on 07/16/2009 7:33:03 AM PDT by WayneS (Respect the 2nd Amendment; Repeal the 16th)
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To: nodumbblonde
I’ll admit it... I watch Spongebob even when the kids aren’t home

Same here - some episodes are very, very funny. I could be the only adult in the US who actually cares that they changed Spongebob's voice a few years back. I like the "classic" voice.

I'm now getting into Phineas and Ferb...
31 posted on 07/16/2009 7:35:36 AM PDT by weef
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To: CholeraJoe
Oooohhhh, yes!


32 posted on 07/16/2009 7:38:36 AM PDT by WakeUpAndVote
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To: CholeraJoe

He’s a nerd, that’s all.


33 posted on 07/16/2009 7:39:55 AM PDT by Marie2 (The second mouse gets the cheese.)
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To: pillut48

Thanks for posting this, pillut48! I’ve been wondering about Spongebob all morning! Now I can get on with my day. :~)


34 posted on 07/16/2009 7:40:05 AM PDT by My hearts in London - Everett (There is a demand today for men who can make wrong appear right. Terrence, c. 160 B.C.)
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To: CholeraJoe

Garth: When Bugs Bunny dressed up as a girl, did you ever find him attractive?

Wayne: Uh, no.

(Wayne’s World, paraphrase)


35 posted on 07/16/2009 7:41:29 AM PDT by Marie2 (The second mouse gets the cheese.)
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To: big black dog

Okay. Please name a current network television series that you think is more consistently intelligently written than Spongebob Squarepants.

I have seen WAY too many episodes of this show (7 year old so) and many, if not most, of them are extremely cleverly written and are very funny. It certainly beats the crap out of “House” and other adult-oriented prime-time “soap opera/drama” series.

I’m trying to think of a current comedy series with better writing than this silly little cartoon and I am coming up with NOTHING!

Doesn’t say much for the state of network television today, does it?


36 posted on 07/16/2009 7:41:41 AM PDT by WayneS (Respect the 2nd Amendment; Repeal the 16th)
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To: Marie2

Exactly!

Maybe that’s why I like him.


37 posted on 07/16/2009 7:42:26 AM PDT by WayneS (Respect the 2nd Amendment; Repeal the 16th)
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To: WayneS

Oops!

It should have read ...(7 year old son)...


38 posted on 07/16/2009 7:43:51 AM PDT by WayneS (Respect the 2nd Amendment; Repeal the 16th)
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To: ctdonath2

I thought the same when I saw a commercial for it. A sponge? My exact quote was “We’re really scraping the bottom of the barrel these days.”

Then I saw an episode and my opinion changed. There’s some good writing and voice acting behind the show.


39 posted on 07/16/2009 7:44:23 AM PDT by antiRepublicrat
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To: Marie2

But Garth did, right?


40 posted on 07/16/2009 7:44:51 AM PDT by WayneS (Respect the 2nd Amendment; Repeal the 16th)
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