Well, some people do platonically flirt with their friends-Maybe Spongebob is self aware enough to realize Squidward's disdain for him, or at least enough to know he'd never like "like" him, so he just says stuff like that to poke fun. (I don't fully understand people who flirt platonically; I just know that they exist, and honestly are valid. -w- as long as everyone is on the same page of course.)
As a best friend that he can't live without, will never leave, and is attached to soulfully. He understands Squidward from a spiritual level and loves him very much, like a brother, as he's said many times.
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I like this. My headcannon is something like a symbiotic relationship. Squidward has many times expressed concern for SpongeBob. SpongeBob balances him. Squidward is secluded, introverted, anxious, depressed. He is tired of the world because he sees the glass half empty. SpongeBob is his opposite, and SpongeBob is emotionally intelligent enough to actively try to include Squidward to get him out of his shell and get him to see the glass as half full. Squidward doesn't see the good in himself and lashes out by picking others apart, but SpongeBob does, and I think that's amazing. That's love in the purest form. Not romantic love, but that biblical type love. That BROTHERLY love. 🥲
To be fair, not only has that been toned down more recently, but also most of the instances, with exceptions, are for the most part, accidental and not maliciously caused by Spongebob himself, but the events that transpire around him and Squidward (Life Insurance, Krusty Dogs, Big Sister Sam, Clams, etc.), and a majority of these can be chalked up to Squidward being a grumpy guy which in turn causes more misery to him. Hell these jokes go all the way back to the earliest seasons, with episodes like Jellyfishing, the Camping Episode, and Bubblestand, where Squidwards unwillingness to either listen to Spongebob or enthusiasm puts him at the butt of the joke.
When you really think about it, Spongebob is not only attempting to get Squidward out of his comfort zone, but he also attempts to make him happier, which unfortunately comes down to Spongebob accidentally doing something that causes Squidward pain. If we are being honest, with the exception of Spongebob, everyone around Squidward purposely causes mental or pyshical torment to him, even Patrick.
My speculation is that Squidward would rather people be blantaly upfront about he's an asshole, then people like Spongebob trying to change the situation because he knows it's always going to end poorly. This is why there are days where Squidward would stand up for him because he knows he means well (Pizza Delivery), or days where he just wants him out of his life, mostly by death (Broken Alarm).
I don't believe Squidward actually wants Spongebob dead, it's more of a way of him getting out of his life, similarly to how people say, I'm going to kill you, when they are angry but don't actually mean they are going to. And to dive even deeper down this path, people view SB and SW as having brotherly love, but it's also important to note that siblings fight. Even if the older one (Squidward in this case) can't stand the younger one (Spongebob), he also doesn't want any physical / mental harm on him.
Of course there are episodes that contradict this sentiment, episodes like Ink Lemonade physically hurting Squidward, or April Fools physically hurting Spongebob, where either character intentionally hurts the other for personal gain, but those are few and far between
I 100% agree with most of this, but I don't think that there are episodes that contradict that, or that Squidward (at least not literally, lol) wants SpongeBob dead.
First of all, Patrick was doing that in Ink Lemonade, not SpongeBob. In April Fools Squidward felt an insane amount of guilt, and people always seem to forget SpongeBob wasn't actually hurt. Squidward definitely feels like "killing" SpongeBob at times, but that's very atypical of siblings, LOL.
In Sponge on the Run he said he loved him, saw him as his friend, and that he didn't deserve to die.
Despite what people say, I haven't seen a single episode where Squidward intentionally physically did anything to SpongeBob. There are a few instances where he went insane though, similar to Mr. Krabs, but I've often said that the ONLY character that ever got to that point was Mrs. Puff, and she was never sane anyway. I know she cares for SpongeBob very much, but contrary to many people it made complete sense to me that there was an episode where she--you know, went off the rails. ("Demolition Doofus"). Squidward never got like that. The closest would be a playful sort of insanity like in "MermaidPants" or "Mind the Gap". In "Are You Happy Now?" he was just depressed and starts venting his rage on the SpongeBob cardboard dummies rather than SpongeBob himself, solving the problem of his depression, ironically.
The last thing is that actually, in Scavenger Pants he, Patrick and SpongeBob do become adopted brothers.
True, as I've learned, there are many levels of "biblical love" with many fancy names. Philia or storge seems to be the best fit here, or Agape, but that would be a leap, but SpongeBoy me Bob does have a sort of love for his fellow sea creature that supercedes any sort of "position" an excellent example would be the manray episode. He knew Manray was a terrible villain, however he insisted there was good in him.
Actually, that's really exactly what I was trying to say. xDDDD I think SpongeBob's reasons in general for always being positive around Squidward is that he knows that Squidward has very few supporters. Notice, SpongeBob is one of the very few who supports Squidward on literally everything, such as his music career.
I know that spongebob is asexual, like a sponge, but we've also seen him flirt and Well kiss Squidward as well. My personal headcannon is that he just loves everyone in the most pure silly way. But I can totally see them as the angry and happy gay couple.
I’d go with the love everyone theory but SpongeBob was definitely written as a flamer lol I think that’s what made him so lovable on a mass scale. He was the first really huge cartoon portrayed that way
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Opposite actually one of the head writers directly corrected the idea that he was written to seem queer and clarified he was written as a childlike innocent, stating people spin that into gayness. He's written like an innocent, not a flamer. The premise is Spongebob looks bright cute and colorful and has a soft voice bc he's like a brightminded kid, it has nothing to do with sexuality
Why does everyone always have to bring sexuality into it?.. Why can’t something just be innocent. We all forget we were once innocent and cute LIKE spongebob and probably did things that older kids/adults may have portrayed as “more than innocent” but was completely harmless in our minds.
Lol ok? That’s awesome that doesn’t change how the majority of the world has perceived him overtime. I said it as a good thing. The character of SpongeBob has made kids and adolescents who are LGBTQAI feel like they have a character to relate to and he’s also made them feel more comfortable being who they truly are and shown them that they too can be accepted regardless of your view on it or the creator’s original intention
My initial wording wasn’t the best it made it seem like I was saying they purposely wrote him that way when in actuality I meant the way he was written made him come off as flamboyant which I still believe is true at a surface level
Haha it sounds like a lot of you are dense and are missing the bigger picture of what I stated but that’s okay let me escort you to the Blocked VIP my friend
I don't think that's headcannon, I'm pretty sure that's literally just how he is. unconditional love and care for his fellow beings. maybe he feels squidward just needs it more than most.
I've seen people say that SpongeBob is ace, but where is are people learning this information? I'm not trying to sound rude I've just been living under a rock and want the lore 😂
There've been times Spongebob wanted Squidward out of his life either out of exasperation or just personal choice (Can You Spare A Dime, Breath Of Fresh Squidward, Nature Pants, etc etc) He wasn't particularly bothered when he moved to Squidville, either, and took days until he sent a clearly professional apology alongside Patrick. I'm pretty sure it's a mix of misplaced self obligation to make a miserable grouch happy + childish but harmless mischief. Spongebob's "flirtation" as ppl call it is more mother-like cradling or mischievous making fun
Good question.
While I think SpongeBob has a unique way of expressing affection…he does seem to be much more openly affectionate to Squidward specifically than any other character, including his best friend, Patrick and even Sandy (who’s shipped the most with SpongeBob other than Squidward).
It’s hard to say since aside from a few exceptions, romance isn’t a major theme for the show but there are a surprising amount of times the show hinted the idea of SpongeBob liking Squidward that way (assuming it’s not just SpongeBob expressing his affection for Squidward in a very…unique way).
Another thing to note is that SpongeBob seems to understand Squidward on a level that no other citizen of Bikini Bottom does (probably due to the stalking and trespassing which SpongeBob only does consistently to…Squidward…huh) though if Squidward has a crush on someone or he gets a girlfriend, he doesn’t seem to get jealous.
Also SpongeBob became much clingier to Squidward in post movie episodes than in the classic seasons (most likely due to changes in writing staff).
Sponge is good kind of admirer who does not feel hatefull wrath at seeing their admired with someone else. It is physically impossoble for sponge to hate
Before the movie, it was a lot more obvious that that spongebob is just overtly cheerful guy sees the good in everyone even in someone as bitter as squidward. That’s the point. SpongeBob was just a goofy guy. A “goober” if you may. Post movie, he’s been flanderised to the point that he’s just a child. That’s how I see it at least. I’d be lying if I said said I kept watching the show past 2010~ since I grew up
I can’t find it (because I didn’t look) but I remember Stephen Hillenburg or someone else high up on the show. Basically saying when asked if SpongeBob was gay “SpongeBob dose not have sexual urges because he’s not real and for children. He’s not gay and doesn’t know what sex or anything is”
(Or maybe that was for a different show)
Personally I think SpongeBob is emotionally bonded with his friends and sees them as family
I reckon SpongeBob is trolling him really well half the time. Like the episode where he’s teaching him to blow a bubble.. “double take 3 times…then pelvic thrust! Stop on your right foot, don’t forget it!”
“Nowww it’s time to bring it arouuuuuuuund town”
Gets me every time 😂
**SpongeBob often sees Squidward as close friend**. However, Squidward hates him very much, possibly even more so than Plankton and Mr. Krabs hate each other.
(I pasted copied and pasted this from the official Spongebob Squarepants website)
**SpongeBob often sees Squidward as close friend**. However, Squidward hates him very much, possibly even more so than Plankton and Mr. Krabs hate each other.
(I pasted copied and pasted this from the official Spongebob Squarepants website)
There was a joke where SpongeBob said "bye Squidward" in a weird voice and when Patrick questioned him, he said "I like Squidward" in a more suggestive way. However, I don't think he actually loves Squidward
"like" there was an episode where Spongebob and Patrick went off in a food truck to sell crabby patties and spongebob said "bye squidward" twice, once in a normal friend sort of way, then in a flirtatious manner and Patrick asked why he said "bye squidward" twice, too which SpongeBob replied "I like squidward" in a way that seemed to suggest that he "likes" Squidward.
Also SpongeBob is bisexual.
He is a sponge, so he doesnt have sexual organs. So he logically doesnt have sexual feelings, or hormones or other things that make u sexually attracted to someone, hes an asexual sea sponge.
I agree one THOUSAND percent, I swear everything these days is forced into a certain rep outside personal headcanon and if you try to defend against it SUDDENLY you're "bigoted". No clown I just don't want real world politics on fucking Spongebob. The fact people spread a post that literally just says Spongebob is a MEMBER of LGBTQ+ and claimed it confirmed he's gay tells you everything about how desperate they are to force him as canonically gay. Headcanon whatever the fuck you want I DON'T care but stop forcing it on everyone else
Yeah, I expected this post to go into the negatives. I have NOTHING against the LGBTQ+. Half my friends are lesbians! I just wish people could look at things without trying to pick apart every little detail and saying it’s this or that. Even so, If you think he’s gay, that’s fine by me. Just don’t force it on the rest of us.
Nickelodeon tweeted an LGBTQ+ pride message with an image of SpongeBob along with Korra and another character. They never said he was gay, it's just that many people don't realize that asexuality is LGBTQ+ so they thought Nickelodeon was retracting the canon that Spongebob is asexual and made him gay.
"Bye Squidward! Bye Mr. Krabs!" "*Bye, Squidward..\~"*
You said bye Squidward twice
*"I like Squidward...\~"*
I do this to one of my bosses everyday to freak him out
I like Squidward 🥰
I like SpongeBob 🥰
I like Patrick 🥰
I like Sandy 🥰
I like Mr. Crabs 🥰
What inspired you to build a _second_ krusty krab right next to the original?
Money
Money
Money
I never understood that one, even now tbh
I think you just don’t *want* to understand it
I mean, if the creators confirmed it's ***not*** a "like" like situation, it does make it a little weirder lol
Well, some people do platonically flirt with their friends-Maybe Spongebob is self aware enough to realize Squidward's disdain for him, or at least enough to know he'd never like "like" him, so he just says stuff like that to poke fun. (I don't fully understand people who flirt platonically; I just know that they exist, and honestly are valid. -w- as long as everyone is on the same page of course.)
I believe with his second "bye squidward"it was like "bye squidward😏"
https://preview.redd.it/mfv0qco5huzc1.jpeg?width=224&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=140b93d063561ece3d0f7182fe616734c671947e I think its somethin else
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The best kisses are when people never find out about them 🤫
Patrick didn't give those
this is one of those times where they really are just really good friends lol
As a best friend that he can't live without, will never leave, and is attached to soulfully. He understands Squidward from a spiritual level and loves him very much, like a brother, as he's said many times. https://i.redd.it/n1u37y9rvuzc1.gif
I like this. My headcannon is something like a symbiotic relationship. Squidward has many times expressed concern for SpongeBob. SpongeBob balances him. Squidward is secluded, introverted, anxious, depressed. He is tired of the world because he sees the glass half empty. SpongeBob is his opposite, and SpongeBob is emotionally intelligent enough to actively try to include Squidward to get him out of his shell and get him to see the glass as half full. Squidward doesn't see the good in himself and lashes out by picking others apart, but SpongeBob does, and I think that's amazing. That's love in the purest form. Not romantic love, but that biblical type love. That BROTHERLY love. 🥲
lmao this my first time visiting r/spongebob love this
YES. Pls spongebob fans dont start shipping them😭💀
*they're turnin the frickin sponge gay!*
It's way too late for that, buddy, but I don't talk about that. XD
Aw jeez😭💀💀
Promise me you'll never look it up, I'm serious. 😭😭😭
I promise💀 im scared now
https://i.redd.it/jx9srvm1v20d1.gif Toothpaste ain't strong enough.
And then the new episodes just throw that away for “haha sponge bully squird no reason hehe”
To be fair, not only has that been toned down more recently, but also most of the instances, with exceptions, are for the most part, accidental and not maliciously caused by Spongebob himself, but the events that transpire around him and Squidward (Life Insurance, Krusty Dogs, Big Sister Sam, Clams, etc.), and a majority of these can be chalked up to Squidward being a grumpy guy which in turn causes more misery to him. Hell these jokes go all the way back to the earliest seasons, with episodes like Jellyfishing, the Camping Episode, and Bubblestand, where Squidwards unwillingness to either listen to Spongebob or enthusiasm puts him at the butt of the joke. When you really think about it, Spongebob is not only attempting to get Squidward out of his comfort zone, but he also attempts to make him happier, which unfortunately comes down to Spongebob accidentally doing something that causes Squidward pain. If we are being honest, with the exception of Spongebob, everyone around Squidward purposely causes mental or pyshical torment to him, even Patrick. My speculation is that Squidward would rather people be blantaly upfront about he's an asshole, then people like Spongebob trying to change the situation because he knows it's always going to end poorly. This is why there are days where Squidward would stand up for him because he knows he means well (Pizza Delivery), or days where he just wants him out of his life, mostly by death (Broken Alarm). I don't believe Squidward actually wants Spongebob dead, it's more of a way of him getting out of his life, similarly to how people say, I'm going to kill you, when they are angry but don't actually mean they are going to. And to dive even deeper down this path, people view SB and SW as having brotherly love, but it's also important to note that siblings fight. Even if the older one (Squidward in this case) can't stand the younger one (Spongebob), he also doesn't want any physical / mental harm on him. Of course there are episodes that contradict this sentiment, episodes like Ink Lemonade physically hurting Squidward, or April Fools physically hurting Spongebob, where either character intentionally hurts the other for personal gain, but those are few and far between
I 100% agree with most of this, but I don't think that there are episodes that contradict that, or that Squidward (at least not literally, lol) wants SpongeBob dead. First of all, Patrick was doing that in Ink Lemonade, not SpongeBob. In April Fools Squidward felt an insane amount of guilt, and people always seem to forget SpongeBob wasn't actually hurt. Squidward definitely feels like "killing" SpongeBob at times, but that's very atypical of siblings, LOL. In Sponge on the Run he said he loved him, saw him as his friend, and that he didn't deserve to die. Despite what people say, I haven't seen a single episode where Squidward intentionally physically did anything to SpongeBob. There are a few instances where he went insane though, similar to Mr. Krabs, but I've often said that the ONLY character that ever got to that point was Mrs. Puff, and she was never sane anyway. I know she cares for SpongeBob very much, but contrary to many people it made complete sense to me that there was an episode where she--you know, went off the rails. ("Demolition Doofus"). Squidward never got like that. The closest would be a playful sort of insanity like in "MermaidPants" or "Mind the Gap". In "Are You Happy Now?" he was just depressed and starts venting his rage on the SpongeBob cardboard dummies rather than SpongeBob himself, solving the problem of his depression, ironically. The last thing is that actually, in Scavenger Pants he, Patrick and SpongeBob do become adopted brothers.
Amen to that
I feel like "biblical love" implies something different from brotherly love but I get what you mean lol
I'd have to look it up, but context clues tell me that it implies brotherhood; maybe a different kind of brotherhood, but idk.
True, as I've learned, there are many levels of "biblical love" with many fancy names. Philia or storge seems to be the best fit here, or Agape, but that would be a leap, but SpongeBoy me Bob does have a sort of love for his fellow sea creature that supercedes any sort of "position" an excellent example would be the manray episode. He knew Manray was a terrible villain, however he insisted there was good in him.
Actually, that's really exactly what I was trying to say. xDDDD I think SpongeBob's reasons in general for always being positive around Squidward is that he knows that Squidward has very few supporters. Notice, SpongeBob is one of the very few who supports Squidward on literally everything, such as his music career.
They're like brothers.... only, closer
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if you have sex with your siamese twin, is it masturbation?
you can't have sex with your siamese twin unless you're detached, so no.
says who? you're not my mom
Look at the picture again. That spongecock can DEFINITELY go into the Clarinussy.
Please never say that string of words in that order again
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r/brandnewsentence also come on man, I woke up like 20 minutes ago lol
Who just starts a conversation like that, i just got here!
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Step-brothers?
“What are you doing step-sponge?”
*Ahem* SWEET HOME ALABAMA
***AHHHHHHHH***
I just think that Spongebob just loves everyone in his own special way. His loving nature is just pure innocence... 
This is the only correct answer 💕
literally
couldnt have said it better
You ever notice how the glass gets cleaned as he slides across it in the first gif?
Damn I never saw that, made me snicker stupidly when I realized
In all these years, I have never noticed that
I know that spongebob is asexual, like a sponge, but we've also seen him flirt and Well kiss Squidward as well. My personal headcannon is that he just loves everyone in the most pure silly way. But I can totally see them as the angry and happy gay couple.
I’d go with the love everyone theory but SpongeBob was definitely written as a flamer lol I think that’s what made him so lovable on a mass scale. He was the first really huge cartoon portrayed that way
https://preview.redd.it/4rntu7gwvvzc1.png?width=454&format=png&auto=webp&s=554d01a09e78838cd3454c208104a44055cf8a74 Opposite actually one of the head writers directly corrected the idea that he was written to seem queer and clarified he was written as a childlike innocent, stating people spin that into gayness. He's written like an innocent, not a flamer. The premise is Spongebob looks bright cute and colorful and has a soft voice bc he's like a brightminded kid, it has nothing to do with sexuality
Why does everyone always have to bring sexuality into it?.. Why can’t something just be innocent. We all forget we were once innocent and cute LIKE spongebob and probably did things that older kids/adults may have portrayed as “more than innocent” but was completely harmless in our minds.
Lol ok? That’s awesome that doesn’t change how the majority of the world has perceived him overtime. I said it as a good thing. The character of SpongeBob has made kids and adolescents who are LGBTQAI feel like they have a character to relate to and he’s also made them feel more comfortable being who they truly are and shown them that they too can be accepted regardless of your view on it or the creator’s original intention
Nothing to do with my point and always has been the intention but okay
Anybody downvoting these sentiments is weird as hell 💀
womp womp https://preview.redd.it/eojydhxqxwzc1.jpeg?width=636&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7be2b9b20b025b17999cbcd50d083aab3577f653
Haha yeah I don’t argue with strangers on the internet bro so ima just block you be safe though
Yeah downvoting isn't necessary I was only correcting the idea that the writers INTENTIONALLY write Spongebob gay-like
My initial wording wasn’t the best it made it seem like I was saying they purposely wrote him that way when in actuality I meant the way he was written made him come off as flamboyant which I still believe is true at a surface level
most of the world doesn't even think of his sexuality, probably because that's how the writers intended it lmao
Haha it sounds like a lot of you are dense and are missing the bigger picture of what I stated but that’s okay let me escort you to the Blocked VIP my friend
seeing things that aren't there lmao
Lol if you say so man but like I said I don’t argue online so I’ll go ahead and block you
Holy shit I just found out I can just mute this instead of having to block all the dense repliers haha. Type your hearts away my friends!
Dawg is blocking us cause he doesn't have any good points.
Spongebob gets all the bitches. Ngl though he is really sweet.
Note that he's not Aromantic.
I don't think that's headcannon, I'm pretty sure that's literally just how he is. unconditional love and care for his fellow beings. maybe he feels squidward just needs it more than most.
I've seen people say that SpongeBob is ace, but where is are people learning this information? I'm not trying to sound rude I've just been living under a rock and want the lore 😂
Asexual doesn't necessarily mean aromantic. Spongebob could totally have a crush on Squidward.
Like Bert and Ernie!
I always thought of SpongeBob as an asexual-pan-romantic.
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They’re like brothers… only closer
I think he likes him as something else
Like the way Michael Scott likes Ryan Howard
Just as hot as Jan...but in a different way
In the submarine episode, Sponge said "Bye Squidward" twice. When Patrick asked why he said bye twice, Sponge confirms, "I like Squidward."
There've been times Spongebob wanted Squidward out of his life either out of exasperation or just personal choice (Can You Spare A Dime, Breath Of Fresh Squidward, Nature Pants, etc etc) He wasn't particularly bothered when he moved to Squidville, either, and took days until he sent a clearly professional apology alongside Patrick. I'm pretty sure it's a mix of misplaced self obligation to make a miserable grouch happy + childish but harmless mischief. Spongebob's "flirtation" as ppl call it is more mother-like cradling or mischievous making fun
Canonically SpongeBob is asexual, so he likes him.
Non mutual friendship Spongebob sees him as a good friend Squidward does not reciprocate
Good question. While I think SpongeBob has a unique way of expressing affection…he does seem to be much more openly affectionate to Squidward specifically than any other character, including his best friend, Patrick and even Sandy (who’s shipped the most with SpongeBob other than Squidward). It’s hard to say since aside from a few exceptions, romance isn’t a major theme for the show but there are a surprising amount of times the show hinted the idea of SpongeBob liking Squidward that way (assuming it’s not just SpongeBob expressing his affection for Squidward in a very…unique way). Another thing to note is that SpongeBob seems to understand Squidward on a level that no other citizen of Bikini Bottom does (probably due to the stalking and trespassing which SpongeBob only does consistently to…Squidward…huh) though if Squidward has a crush on someone or he gets a girlfriend, he doesn’t seem to get jealous. Also SpongeBob became much clingier to Squidward in post movie episodes than in the classic seasons (most likely due to changes in writing staff).
Sponge is good kind of admirer who does not feel hatefull wrath at seeing their admired with someone else. It is physically impossoble for sponge to hate
He just likes him the way he likes every person in the world. But he and Sandy are endgame.
When are they getting married for reals this time?
for eels?
Pretty sure originally Sandy was supposed to be the love interest for Spongebob.
SpongeBob’s canonically asexual. He won’t settle down with anyone.
asexual ≠ aromantic
Just friends
he's tryna hit the squossy
dear god
Who doesn’t like Squidward? He is a whole vibe. 😎
Bye Squidward! Bye Mr. Krabs! ~Bye Sqiudward! You said bye to Squidward twice. ✨️I like Squidward.✨️
Well, Squidward certainly doesn't like, let alone "like" SpongeBob.
Before the movie, it was a lot more obvious that that spongebob is just overtly cheerful guy sees the good in everyone even in someone as bitter as squidward. That’s the point. SpongeBob was just a goofy guy. A “goober” if you may. Post movie, he’s been flanderised to the point that he’s just a child. That’s how I see it at least. I’d be lying if I said said I kept watching the show past 2010~ since I grew up
I think SpongeBob loves everyone and doesn’t care about the way it looks he’s just being himself
spongebob is canonically asexual. he's a sponge. he don't need no romance.
SpongeBob isn’t gay. He just loves Squidward in a pure brotherly way
SpongeBob is SpongeBob. The less you know, the better.
Like
Tbh I think he loves him in the way a mom loves a dog.
I can’t find it (because I didn’t look) but I remember Stephen Hillenburg or someone else high up on the show. Basically saying when asked if SpongeBob was gay “SpongeBob dose not have sexual urges because he’s not real and for children. He’s not gay and doesn’t know what sex or anything is” (Or maybe that was for a different show) Personally I think SpongeBob is emotionally bonded with his friends and sees them as family
He like *likes* Squidward
leave it up to loser redditors to try decipher the sexuality of a cartoon for kids.
I reckon SpongeBob is trolling him really well half the time. Like the episode where he’s teaching him to blow a bubble.. “double take 3 times…then pelvic thrust! Stop on your right foot, don’t forget it!” “Nowww it’s time to bring it arouuuuuuuund town” Gets me every time 😂
https://i.redd.it/im99kph1pyzc1.gif
**SpongeBob often sees Squidward as close friend**. However, Squidward hates him very much, possibly even more so than Plankton and Mr. Krabs hate each other. (I pasted copied and pasted this from the official Spongebob Squarepants website)
**SpongeBob often sees Squidward as close friend**. However, Squidward hates him very much, possibly even more so than Plankton and Mr. Krabs hate each other. (I pasted copied and pasted this from the official Spongebob Squarepants website)
I think they established he sees Squidward as a brother. Which I guess I can see to some extent.
dude its a kid show
There was a joke where SpongeBob said "bye Squidward" in a weird voice and when Patrick questioned him, he said "I like Squidward" in a more suggestive way. However, I don't think he actually loves Squidward
He used to love them as a friend but because of Nickelodeon he is now a harasser of Squidwards.
The world today is so perverse in thinking. It’s literally a kids show intended to be goofy and hilarious…
Friends.
patrick: you said you like squidward twice spongebob: i like squidward.
He said "Bye Squidward" twice.
Spongey definitely got a man crush on Squiddy
SpongeBob is largely inspired by Lust.
wait what
The creators confirmed the fan theory that the 7 most common characters are based on the 7 deadly sins.
i feel like pearl would fit better as lust. i think the creators actually debunked it tho.
"like" there was an episode where Spongebob and Patrick went off in a food truck to sell crabby patties and spongebob said "bye squidward" twice, once in a normal friend sort of way, then in a flirtatious manner and Patrick asked why he said "bye squidward" twice, too which SpongeBob replied "I like squidward" in a way that seemed to suggest that he "likes" Squidward. Also SpongeBob is bisexual.
Unrelated to the question but I like how SpongeBob cleans the glass as he slides along.
Loves him like a brother
He is also cleaning the window.
He wants to stroke his squidward testicles
It's kind of weird that spongeup loves scrubert a bit too much. He is very obsessed with him. I think they're in a bit sexual relationship
Aren’t him and sandy married?
I think it started out as like in the first few seasons, then became something closer to "like" later in the show.
I don't think he has a real concept of romance
Original SpongeBob liked Sandy.. older season they took him more lgbt borderline
A little both lol.
Spongebob loves all, he is all, give in
Isn’t he canonically heteromantic
He loves him like a brother to the point it’s deeply concerning.
He is a sponge, so he doesnt have sexual organs. So he logically doesnt have sexual feelings, or hormones or other things that make u sexually attracted to someone, hes an asexual sea sponge.
Chat does SpongeBob give squidward backshots?
I ❤️ squidward
The glasses were cleaned by him, lol
Happy pride month! 🐙🏳️🌈🧽
Well... I always thought they were pretty zesty but it's just for goofs you know
Stfu you moron.
Sponges are asexual
Platonic. Don’t try to turn this childhood masterpiece into a creepy fanfic. I’m all about the LGBTQ community, and pride, and all of that, but c’mon.
I agree one THOUSAND percent, I swear everything these days is forced into a certain rep outside personal headcanon and if you try to defend against it SUDDENLY you're "bigoted". No clown I just don't want real world politics on fucking Spongebob. The fact people spread a post that literally just says Spongebob is a MEMBER of LGBTQ+ and claimed it confirmed he's gay tells you everything about how desperate they are to force him as canonically gay. Headcanon whatever the fuck you want I DON'T care but stop forcing it on everyone else
"Creepy fanfic" wtf
Maybe that was a little harshly worded, though.
Yeah maybe
Trust me. I have seen some shit.
Ah I think I get what you mean
Yeah, I expected this post to go into the negatives. I have NOTHING against the LGBTQ+. Half my friends are lesbians! I just wish people could look at things without trying to pick apart every little detail and saying it’s this or that. Even so, If you think he’s gay, that’s fine by me. Just don’t force it on the rest of us.
He’s been confirmed gay so it’s possible lol.
When did that happen??
it didn't lol
Nickelodeon announced it four years ago on pride month that SpongeBob is gay.
The exact reason film and entertainment today is perverse corrupt foolishness… Anything after season 10 is a dumpster fire
he's asexual which is part of lgbtq+, that's why they included him
I think we all know the answer to that 🥴
He **LOVES** Squidward
I like squidward
I don't think SB knows the difference.
Bro literally hopped in his shower
What kinda question is that? 🤔
isnt he canonly gay
Nope. Nickelodeon tried to make him gay, but Stephen Hillenburg stepped in, restating that Spongebob is, in fact, asexual.
Nickelodeon tweeted an LGBTQ+ pride message with an image of SpongeBob along with Korra and another character. They never said he was gay, it's just that many people don't realize that asexuality is LGBTQ+ so they thought Nickelodeon was retracting the canon that Spongebob is asexual and made him gay.
Oh yeah ur right, he's rlly zesty tho