Normally, I wouldn't even bother giving this a review, but having been pushed over the edge by all those Spongebob key chains, sweatpants, etc. they're selling, I feel compelled to. Spongebob Squarepants is undoubtedly one of the most overrated cartoons of the 90s and 00s, indeed probably _the_ most overrated. I would say the characters are really my biggest issue, given their absurdity.
The titular sponge bares no resemblance to real sponges, essentially consisting of an artificial cleaning sponge with a face and legs (and those square pants) added. Of course, he has a pet, a snail that meows (no, that's not a typo). Other ludicrous characters include a crab who has sold out his own people and now makes a living running a crabby patty restaurant and a squirrel who, for some reason, has taken up residence under water.
In short, this is yet another silly cartoon that has gotten way more positive press than it deserves and exists mainly to drive the production of more merchandise. Strictly a show for children and even that may be giving it too much credit.
The titular sponge bares no resemblance to real sponges, essentially consisting of an artificial cleaning sponge with a face and legs (and those square pants) added. Of course, he has a pet, a snail that meows (no, that's not a typo). Other ludicrous characters include a crab who has sold out his own people and now makes a living running a crabby patty restaurant and a squirrel who, for some reason, has taken up residence under water.
In short, this is yet another silly cartoon that has gotten way more positive press than it deserves and exists mainly to drive the production of more merchandise. Strictly a show for children and even that may be giving it too much credit.