SpongeBob SquarePants fan theories explained
SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated television series created by marine biologist Stephen Hillenburg. Since the show's debut in 1999 on Nickelodeon, numerous fan theories, or assumptions about the show and its characters,[1] have been made, with some being regarded as "weird".[2]
Fan theories
Theories about the Krabby Patty secret formula
See main article: Krabby Patty. The Krabby Patty is a veggie burger sold by the Krusty Krab, a fictional restaurant in SpongeBob SquarePants.[3] Numerous theories have spawned of what the Krabby Patty secret formula is made out of, ranging from completely nothing[4] [5] to cocaine.[6] [7] A notable theory about the Krabby Patty secret formula explains that Krabby Patties are made out of crab meat. Support for this theory comes from the season 3 episode "Mid-Life Crustacean", in which Mr. Krabs states, "So that's what I taste like.".[8] In 2017, the series's creator Stephen Hillenburg confirmed that the Krabby Patty contained no animal products, thus debunking the crab meat theory.[3] [9] Another theory explains that the Krabby Patty secret formula is made out of "Poseidon Powder",[10] which according to Urban Dictionary,[11] is slang for cocaine.[12] [13]
Theories about the characters of SpongeBob SquarePants
Some notable theories about the main characters of SpongeBob SquarePants include:
- Seven deadly sins theory: A theory explaining that the main characters of SpongeBob SquarePants are representations of the Seven deadly sins,[14] such as Patrick Star being compatible with sloth, and Mr. Krabs being compatible with greed.[15]
- Mental disorder theory: A theory explaining that the main characters of SpongeBob SquarePants each have and represent a mental disorder, such as SpongeBob SquarePants having ADHD[16] and Patrick Star having Down syndrome.[17] [18] The theory gained virality[19] in early 2023 from a TikTok video explaining the theory.[20] [21] [22] Tom Kenny, the voice actor for SpongeBob SquarePants, revealed at the 2024 Motor City Comic Con that he considers the character to be autistic.[23]
Other theories about the characters include SpongeBob SquarePants having a god complex[24] and Patrick Star having antisocial personality disorder.[25]
Theories about Bikini Bottom
Bikini Bottom is a fictional city in SpongeBob SquarePants that is set below Bikini Atoll.[26] A theory regarding Bikini Bottom explains that nuclear radiation from Operation Crossroads mutated the marine life of Bikini Bottom.[27] [28] [29]
In popular culture
Notes and References
- Web site: Grebey . James . THE 6 TYPES OF FAN THEORIES, AND WHY THEY MATTER . syfy.com . SYFY WIRE . 20 December 2023.
- Web site: Gibbs . Lynn . 10 Silly SpongeBob Fan Theories That The Internet Just Won't Let Go Of . screenrant.com . . 21 December 2023.
- Web site: Joest . Mick . What's In A Krabby Patty? Here's What The Spongebob Producer Knows . cinemablend.com . CinemaBlend . 21 December 2023.
- Web site: We FINALLY Know What The Krabby Patty Secret Formula Is From ‘SpongeBob’! . hollywood.com . . 21 December 2023.
- Web site: Tyler . Adrienne . SpongeBob SquarePants: Every Reveal About The Krabby Patty's Secret Formula . screenrant.com . . 20 December 2023.
- Web site: Hood . Cooper . SpongeBob Theory: What Are Krabby Patties Actually Made Of? . screenrant.com . . 21 December 2023.
- Web site: Shepherd . Rebecca . SpongeBob SquarePants Krabby Patty Secret Ingredient Is Cocaine . ladbible.com . . 20 December 2023.
- Web site: Rocha . Isai . People Think The Krabby Patty's Secret Was Crab Meat, And It Makes So Much Sense . foodbeast.com . . 21 December 2023.
- Web site: ‘SpongeBob’ Fan Theory is Hilarious, Yet Debunked . rock929rocks.com . . 21 December 2023.
- Web site: White . Jeanette . SpongeBob SquarePants Fans Have Some DISTURBING Krabby Patty Secret Formula Theories . 21 December 2023 . cbr.com . Comic Book Resources.
- Web site: Asarch . Steven . Secret Ingredient in Krabby Patty? Cocaine! Says Internet . 21 December 2023 . newsweek.com . Newsweek.
- Web site: Moore . Sam . People think that the secret ingredient in SpongeBob Squarepants’ Krabby Patty is cocaine . metro.co.uk . . 21 December 2023.
- Web site: Williams . Kori . Krabby Patties May Actually Contain a Serious Drug . distractify.com . . 21 December 2023.
- Web site: Kinser . Bailley . SpongeBob SquarePants Theory: Which Sin Each Character Represents - and Why . cbr.com . . 20 December 2023.
- Web site: Bruce . Amanda . Tyler . Adrienne . Russell . Tom . SpongeBob SquarePants Theory: The Characters Are The Seven Deadly Sins . screenrant.com . . 20 December 2023.
- Web site: Tyler . Adrienne . Barker . Stephen . Is SpongeBob SquarePants Secretly About Mental Illness? . screenrant.com . . 21 December 2023.
- Web site: Harker . Joe . SpongeBob SquarePants fans shocked at theory that connects all the characters . unilad.com . . 21 December 2023.
- Web site: Devaney . Gino . Do All the "SpongeBob" Characters Represent Different Disorders? A TikToker Thinks So… . hits96.com . . 21 December 2023.
- Web site: Butler . Sinead . SpongeBob fans shocked after discovering what the show actually 'represents' . indy100.com . Indy100 . 21 December 2023.
- Web site: Garrett . Lee . TikTok star reveals meaning of Spongebob Squarepants and it's ruined the show for some people . leicestermercury.co.uk . . 21 December 2023.
- Web site: Roy . Nicola . 'Hidden meaning' behind SpongeBob Squarepants that people are just realising . dailyrecord.co.uk . . 21 December 2023.
- Web site: Marwah . Srishti . What is SpongeBob SquarePants about? Latest mental health revelations made by TikToker leaves netizens shocked . sportskeeda.com . Sportskeeda . 21 December 2023.
- Web site: 24 July 2024 . SpongeBob SquarePants is autistic, voice actor says: 'That's his superpower' . https://web.archive.org/web/20240724142417/https://nypost.com/2024/07/24/entertainment/spongebob-squarepants-is-autistic-voice-actor-tom-kenny-says-of-course-he-is/ . 24 July 2024 . 25 July 2024 . New York Post.
- Web site: Grant . Stacey . This 'SpongeBob SquarePants' Fan Theory Totally Changes The Game . https://web.archive.org/web/20220819204730/https://www.mtv.com/news/9tamgp/spongebob-squarepants-fan-theory-reddit . dead . August 19, 2022 . mtv.com . . 21 December 2023.
- Web site: Hasnain . Qasim . SpongeBob SquarePants: 15 Dark Fan Theories . screenrant.com . . 21 December 2023.
- Web site: Barker . Holly . SpongeBob’s Bikini Bottom is based on a real-life test site for nuclear weapons . burkemuseum.com . . 21 December 2023.
- Web site: Y. Wilson . Louise . 10 Wildest Theories from Kid’s Movies and TV Shows, According to Reddit . collider.com . . 23 January 2024.
- Web site: Reigle . Matt . THE BIZARRE THEORY THAT LINKS SPONGEBOB TO A NUCLEAR WEAPON EXPERIMENT . grunge.com . Grunge.com . 21 December 2023.
- Web site: Tyler . Adrienne . SpongeBob SquarePants Theory: Bikini Bottom Is A Nuclear Test Site . screenrant.com . . 21 December 2023.
- Web site: SpongeBob SquarePants learns the truth. Adult Swim. 20 December 2023.
- Web site: Film Theory: Is Spongebob a Mutant? Solving Bikini Bottom's Most Popular Theory!. The Film Theorists. 22 December 2023.