Spongebob: Hidden Truth About This TV Series
First of all who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Yes you guessed right Spongebob Squarepants. You most definitely can't list greatest animated series of all time without Spongbob Squarepants topping the list. It is safe to say that the whole world has probably heard of not at least watched more than one episodes of this hilarious yet educative series of Spongebob. This is a spongebob essay where we will show you 10 things that you may not know about this TV series.
To start the Spongebob essay the Spongebob Squarepants is an American animated television series that is loved by all kids and adults alike. This television series was created by Stephen Hillenburg, a marine biologist and animator. He created it for popular kids and teens Channel Nickelodeon and it has been one of the longest running television series. So far it has a total of over 247 episodes in 12 seasons. The fictional television series follows the lives of Spongebob squarepants and his friends in Bikini Bottom located under the sea in their daily activities and series of adventures.
The Spongebob Squarepants animated television series has received lots of positive reviews even from critics and an excellent rating. This animated series is accepted worldwide given that appeals to both young and old. Spongebob Squarepants has received numerous Awards and nominations including four Emmy Awards, two BAFTA Children's Awards, six Annie Awards, sixteen Kids Choice Awards, eight Golden Reel Awards amongst others. Its popularity and widespread acceptance made it a media franchise accumulating billions of dollars as its revenue.
Though Spongebob Squarepants has been on the screen as one of the longest animated television series, there may be a number of things you didn't know about this hilarious, surreal, comic series that we are going to share in this the Spongebob essay.
Spongebob is in His Early 30's
How old did you think the yellow optimist spongebob, who happens to be one of the most favourite characters on the show was? I bet you didn't know that spongebob's driving license at some point in the show revealed his birth date as July 14th, 1986, making spongebob to be exactly 30 years. Wow! Our favourite character who apart from being optimistic and funny but never sees fault in any one seems to be a man now lol!
Mr Krab is Way Older Than You Think
Mr Krabs is one very funny and enterprising character in this show who never seems to joke with his money or his business. Of course fans of this show knows very well for a fact that Mr Krabs loves to acquire so much money but finds it very difficult to spend a dime. For Mr Krabs, nothing is more valuable and pleasing to him than money but did you know that Mr Krabs was born in the 40's according to the brith date on his driver's license. To be specific, Mr Krabs was born in 1942 landing him in his late 70's. so our vibrant money chaser Mr Krabs is a grandpa, lol! seems hard to tell though.
The Voices of Main Characters
The voices behind Spongebob and Karen are married in real life. Did you know that Tom Kenny the signature voice behind Spongebob and Jill Talley the voice behind Plankton's wife who happens to be a computer are actually married in real life.
The Creator of a Spongebob
Stephen Hillenburg who happens to be the creator of Spongebob Squarepants for nickelodeon is actually a Marine Biologist and a Marine Science Educator who graduated from the Humboldt State University where he obtained his degree, he later found a true passion in animation and arts and pursued a career in it, he proceeded to the California Institute of Arts.
Some Celebrities Has Appeared on the Show
Initially Stephen Hillenburg who was the creator of Spongebob Squarepants for nickelodeon kicked against the idea of having big stars lending their voices on the show because he didn't want the show to be in any way compared to The Simpsons and also he'd love the show simple and hilarious void of big commercial celebrities however when Stephen Hillenburg resigned from being the show runner, other A-lister celebrities made appearances on the Spongebob Squarepants, lending their voices on the show. These big stars in the industry includes; Victoria Beckham the voice of Queen Amphitrite, Amy Poehler voice of Granny, Jonny Depp as Jack, even LeBron James, Patton Oswalt, Robin Williams, Will Ferrel, Tina Fey amongst others.
Popular Character Squiward is not a Squid
Squiward is one of the popular recurring characters on this show who likes minding his business and doesn't tolerate other Bikini Bottom occupants that much. Now many fans of this show thinks Squiward is actually a squid while others thinks he's both a squid and an octopus. Actually, creators of the Spongebob Squarepants animated series says that Squiward is an octopus not squid as most people think. Though this character has only six tentacles instead of the usual eight that octopuses have, the creators felt that giving Squiward eight tentacles would have over weighed the character. So the ever minding-his-business Squiward is an octopus.
Mushooms Named After the Protagonist
Did you know that in 2011, a fungi that was newly discovered by researchers at the San Francisco State University was named after Spongebob Squarepants. The new species of mushroom was said to look like the yellow sponge thereby naming it Spongiforma Squarepantsii.
Justin Timberlake and the TV Series
Popular musician and actor Justin Timberlake was not accepted to sing on the show. Original creator and show Runner Stephen Hillenburg who was very adamant about not wanting any of those big commercial superstars to feature in the show did not welcome Justin Timberlake when he wanted to do a duet of a particular song on the Spongebob show. Hillenburg stated that he didn't like any of those commercial superstars.
The Krusty Krab is Designed as a Real Life Lobster Trap
The Krusty Krab is everybody's favourite restaurant in Bikini Bottom. The restaurant is known for its signature tasty and delicious burger like no other, thanks to its Krabby Patty Secret Fomula. Now have you ever taken a close look at the overall exterior shape and design of this restaurant In Bikini bottom? If yes then you'll realise that looks exactly like a lobster trap. Which makes one wonder if our favourite Krusty Krab restaurant is truly what it is or a lobster trap facade? Who knows of the Krabby Patty Secret Formula has a lobster as part of its main ingredients hmmmm!
The Longest Nickelodeon TV Series!
Spongebon Squarepants is Nickelodeon's longest running animated television series with a total of 12 seasons and over 247 episodes. This television animated series has indeed fetched nickelodeon a very good sum given its worldwide acceptance, critical acclaims, numerous awards and nominations.
Conclusion
To sum up, Spongebob the essay can be add that some certain conservative group of people perceived Spongebob and his best dummy buddy, Patrick (a star fish) to be gays in a video portraying Spongebob and Patrick that was meant to promote tolerance and diversity, this video was released in 2005. However, the crew members did not welcome this allegation. Also Stephen Hillenburg clearly stated that all characters in the Spongebob Squarepants are asexuals. Another interesting thing to note is that even former president of the United States of America is lover of this show and has revealed one time during an interview that the optimistic and relentless Spongebob is his favourite character.
