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*SpongeBob is a strange variant on lust: though the character is said to be asexual, he seems to have “lust for life” because, depending on the writer(s), he can be too fixated on his job (or even on Squidward) at times.

*SpongeBob is a strange variant on lust: though the character is said to be asexual, he seems to have “lust for life” because, depending on the writer(s), he can be too fixated on his job (or even on Squidward) at times.

On the other hand, most episodes where SpongeBob works in his regular job as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab restaurant teach young audiences to take pride in hard work and persistence as SpongeBob strives to make the most out of his rather ordinary vocation.  Most episodes where Plankton appears draw a clear distinction between good and evil, showing the errors of stealing and conducting business through illegitimate means as Plankton’s schemes to outcompete Mr. Krabs, the more competent businessman, or steal his Krabby Patty recipe backfire.  In addition, depending on the writer(s), Krabs can serve as a surrogate father-figure to SpongeBob, teaching him to stay out of danger and not to act so impulsively as he usually does.  Lastly, the episode "SpongeBob, You're Fired!" has gained fame among conservatives for advocating self-sufficiency and satirizing the welfare state.<ref>http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2013/11/04/spongebob-mocks-welfare-state/</ref>

On the other hand, many episodes where SpongeBob works in his regular job as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab restaurant teach young audiences to value hard work and persistence as SpongeBob strives to make the most out of his rather ordinary vocation.  Most episodes where Plankton appears draw a clear distinction between good and evil, showing the errors of stealing and conducting business through illegitimate means as Plankton’s schemes to outcompete Mr. Krabs, the more competent businessman, or steal his Krabby Patty recipe backfire.  In addition, depending on the writer(s), Krabs can serve as a surrogate father-figure to SpongeBob, teaching him to stay out of danger and not to act so impulsively as he usually does.  Lastly, the episode "SpongeBob, You're Fired!" has gained fame among conservatives for advocating self-sufficiency and satirizing the welfare state.<ref>http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2013/11/04/spongebob-mocks-welfare-state/</ref>

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