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'''''SpongeBob SquarePants''''' (often referred to simply as '''''SpongeBob''''')  is an animated children's television program airing on the [[Nickelodeon]] network that has won several [[Emmy]] awards. It was created in 1999 by Stephen Hillenburg. The show features a yellow sponge living in the [[Pacific Ocean]] in a town called Bikini Bottom with his friends and acquaintances. Although the show is marketed to children, it is a show that people of all ages can enjoy.<ref>http://media.www.clarksonintegrator.com/media/storage/paper280/news/2004/11/22/Entertainment/Spongebob.For.Adults.Too-812397.shtml</ref> Celebrities such as [[Mike Myers]] and [[Justin Timberlake]] are fans of the show.<ref>Byrne, Ciar. "From Bikini Bottom to A-list celebrity: why the world loves SpongeBob SquarePants"; ''The Independent'', 10 February 2005</ref> The show was made into a 2004 movie.

'''''SpongeBob SquarePants''''' (often referred to simply as '''''SpongeBob''''')  is an animated children's television program airing on the [[Nickelodeon]] network that has won several [[Emmy]] awards. It was created in 1999 by Stephen Hillenburg. The show features a yellow sponge living in the [[Pacific Ocean]] in a town called Bikini Bottom with his friends and acquaintances. Although the show is marketed to children, it is a show that people of all ages can enjoy.<ref>http://media.www.clarksonintegrator.com/media/storage/paper280/news/2004/11/22/Entertainment/Spongebob.For.Adults.Too-812397.shtml</ref> Celebrities such as [[Mike Myers]] and [[Justin Timberlake]] are fans of the show.<ref>Byrne, Ciar. "From Bikini Bottom to A-list celebrity: why the world loves SpongeBob SquarePants"; ''The Independent'', 10 February 2005</ref> The show was made into a 2004 movie. As of 2011,  the show has been on for twelve years and 304 episodes have been aired.  

 

==Characters==

==Characters==

*'''SpongeBob SquarePants''', the main character, is a happy-go-lucky sponge (shaped like a rectangular kitchen sponge, while his parents are ordinary sea sponges) who works at the Krusty Krab restaurant as a fry cook. The character has been praised as a symbol of a good attitude.<ref>Springfield Newsleader, Newsleader in Education "Attitude", 6 January 2009</ref> He also enjoys jellyfishing and blowing bubbles.

*'''SpongeBob SquarePants''' (voiced by Tom Kenny), the main character, is a happy-go-lucky sponge (shaped like a rectangular kitchen sponge, while his parents are ordinary sea sponges) who works at the Krusty Krab restaurant as a fry cook. The character has been praised as a symbol of a good attitude.<ref>Springfield Newsleader, Newsleader in Education "Attitude", 6 January 2009</ref> He also enjoys jellyfishing and blowing bubbles.

*'''Patrick Star''', Spongebob's best friend, is a [[starfish]], known to have somewhat of a low intelligence. However, Patrick is extremely loyal, going so far as to brag about Spongebob's (perceived) abilities, which Spongebob usually meets in oft-heroic fashion. Patrick is often known for bursts of insight, which save the day, but which he promptly forgets.

*'''Patrick Star''', Spongebob's best friend, is a [[starfish]], known to have somewhat of a low intelligence. However, Patrick is extremely loyal, going so far as to brag about Spongebob's (perceived) abilities, which Spongebob usually meets in oft-heroic fashion. Patrick is often known for bursts of insight, which save the day, but which he promptly forgets.

*'''Squidward J. Tentacles''', an [[squid]], is Spongebob's neighbor and co-worker at the Krusty Krab. He is cynical and often shows annoyance at the antics of Spongebob and Patrick. He is also an amateur artist and plays the clarinet (usually very badly).

*'''Squidward J. Tentacles''', an [[squid]], is Spongebob's neighbor and co-worker at the Krusty Krab. He is cynical and often shows annoyance at the antics of Spongebob and Patrick. He is also an amateur artist and plays the clarinet (usually very badly).

*'''Eugene H. Krabs''', a crab, is the penny-pinching owner of Krusty Krab. He is often harsh to his employees but will occasionally show appreciation to them.

*'''Eugene H. Krabs''', a crab, is the penny-pinching owner of Krusty Krab. He is often harsh to his employees but will occasionally show appreciation to them.

*'''Sheldon Plankton''', the owner of the Chum Bucket, the mrestaurant across from the Krusty Krab that has no customers. He often tries to steal the secret formula of the Krusty Krab's Krabby Patty recipe to use in his restaurant with no success. He used to be best friends with Krabs before the fast food rivalry.

*'''Sheldon Plankton'''(voiced by Mr. Lawrence), the owner of the Chum Bucket, the mrestaurant across from the Krusty Krab that has no customers. He often tries to steal the secret formula of the Krusty Krab's Krabby Patty recipe to use in his restaurant with no success. He used to be best friends with Krabs before the fast food rivalry.

*'''Mrs. Puff''', SpongeBob's boating school teacher. SpongeBob has attended her class in the beginning of the show never getting his license because he crashes during the driving portion of his tests.

*'''Mrs. Puff''', SpongeBob's boating school teacher. SpongeBob has attended her class in the beginning of the show never getting his license because he crashes during the driving portion of his tests.

*'''Sandy Cheeks''', a paid scientist squirrel from Texas who lives in a treedome. She is a friend of SpongeBob and Patrick

*'''Sandy Cheeks''', a paid scientist squirrel from Texas who lives in a treedome. She is a friend of SpongeBob and Patrick