SpongeBob SquarePants
Summary
The following contains discussions of drug utilisation and mental malady
SpongeBob SquarePantsis one of Nickelodeon ’s most popular kids shows , but the dreamlike nature of its animation and some of its more gonzo plotlineshave led to darkSpongeBobtheories . The entire premise is unusual , as the show follows a seemingly eternal , yet childlike sponge name SpongeBob SquarePants who lives in a pineapple with his snail Gary and influence as a Roger Fry Captain James Cook at the Krusty Krab . In the mix are his cobalt - worker Squidward , best friend Patrick , political boss Mr. Krabs , and the adventurous squirrel Sandy .
SpongeBob has aired some weird episodesover the years , with its most phantasmagorical installments take place comparatively ahead of time on in the show . Betweenits blend of adult and kids ' humor , curious subject subject , and occasionally freakish art style , SpongeBobhas made itself a premier target for sour lover theory . These democratic dark fan theories get viewers to look back on dear 90s cartoons in a new light . There are a long ton ofSpongeBobtheories , but these are some of the creepiest the internet has fare up with .
SpongeBob SquarePants was inspired by some real - life personalities , and some of those influence are quite evident . Here ’s who they are .
15Mr. Krabs Adopted Pearl After Her Parents Were Killed By Whalers
A Crab Having A Whale As A Daughter Is Odd
Mr. Krabs is a Cancer , and his girl is a whale , which tote up to the glee of their beginner - daughter bond throughoutSpongeBoband , of class , also means that they ’re the center of many of the darkestSpongeBob SquarePantstheories . Mr. Krabs is greedy , but as a single papa , he gives his only child everything she desires . Reddit userHomeSchool - Winnerhas one of the most uniqueSpongeBobtheories as to how the two are touch on .
" Mr. Krabs was Pearl ’s godfather due to a friendship with her whale parents , and they died in whaling tragedy , giving him custody . " This theory make safe sense due to their biologic difference . However , this is one theory that wo n’t probably be proven . Animator Vincent Waller said that before he died , SpongeBobcreator Stephen Hillenburg pronounce he was against disclose how Pearl joined Mr. Krabs ’s phratry , so the story was put on keep indefinitely .
One of SpongeBob SquarePants ' biggest mysteries is the identity of Pearl ’s mother , but it has already been addressed in other canon material .
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14Mr. Krabs Is Raising Pearl For Slaughter
Krabby Patties Could Be Made Of Whale Meat
When it comes to Mr. Krabs and his girl , Reddit userwalla_walla_rhubarbhas fare up with one of the most disturbingSpongeBobtheories regarding the pair — make to do with the Krabby Patty secret rule . The user posits that whale carcasses can maintain an entire ecosystem , and believesMr . Krabs happened upon Pearl ’s mother ’s carcass and builtthe entire Krusty Krabaround it , using it in the secret formula and take up Pearl in the cognitive process . Pearl is being provoke for slaughter to make Krabby Pattys .
This wo n’t do on-key thanks to the fact thatSpongeBob SquarePantswon’t go into Pearl ’s backstory in the animated cartoon to honor Stephen Hillenburg ’s wishes . This hypothesis was also disproven by energiser Vincent Waller . He said , " The one thing I can severalise you that Steve Hillenburg has let slip is there is absolutely no meat in the Krabby Patty . There is no animal product in there " ( viaCinemaBlend ) .
13Patrick Has Antisocial Personality Disorder
Patrick Shows Several Symptoms
Patrick is one of the light-headed characters in the serial publication . However , he has a deplorable , dark side that garner a fairish few darkSpongeBobtheories . Jobless_Kermittheories that Patrick has " a term known as Antisocial Personality Disorder ( ASPD).“They compose that Patrick has three of the seven symptoms : " Failure to conform to societal norm with lawful behavior , " " Impulsivity and unsuccessful person to plan ahead , " and " Reckless neglect for the safety of self and others . "
It does n’t help that when the strangler was catch up with in Bikini Bottom , Patrick was in pokey with him . As for the theory , there are view that Patrick has a learning disability of some sort , but the show has mostly void these situation . The closest it add up was the season 1 episode , " Rock Bottom , " which dealt with stark anxiety subject when SpongeBob and Patrick ended up stranded at Rock Bottom , and severe depression place in for both character .
SpongeBob SquarePants ' Patrick Star has plenty of memorable quotes , with most of them being some of the most hilarious in the show ’s chronicle !
12Mr. Krabs' Secret Ingredient Contains Whale Vomit
This Could Explain The Krabby Patties
There have been a lot of darkSpongeBobtheories surrounding the Krabby Patty secret pattern . NoTurnBackNowhas an interesting possibility touch Mr. Krabs and " whale puke . “Simply , the theory is thatMr . Krabs harvests Pearl ’s vomitas the secret factor of the Krabby Patty normal . They wrote :
" In the tangible humankind whale barf is worth a lot … However , we know that this industriousness does not subsist in Bikini Bottom . " The secret factor has whale barf in it . Now everything makes sense . "
As vitalizer Vincent Waller say , there is no fauna product in the Krabby Patty formula , but would that admit something like whale puke ? Like Pearl ’s backstory will never be revealed in the cartoon , it is not likely that this theory will be revealed either . It is a strange possibility , but no stranger than other thing that happen on the show , so it is up to the viewer to settle what to believe .
11Each SpongeBob Character Is Addicted To A Drug
Drugs Could Explain The Character’s Personalities
One of the most plausible of theSpongeBobtheories is thateachSpongeBob SquarePantscharacter is addict to a drugand suffers from the after effects . YoungShakeWestoldRedditthe weird installment showing SpongeBob ’s joyfulness , pain , and knowledge of the bizarre could be from " the effects of speeding . " This could be the case , but there are also other example , such as hyperactivity and other afflictions .
Patrick ’s indolence and somnolence are theorized to be because he consumes marijuana , which has similar effects , and Squidward ’s mood could be the result of diacetylmorphine . Mr. Krabs may even be " the dealer . " With that say , the character are never seen taking drug , and just because the serial is surreal , it does not necessarily take to the theory that the fictitious character are all on drug . The idea of them being on drugs takes aside from the imaging of the characters , so it is not potential the case .
What might seem like glaring plot holes on Spongebob Squarepants were really done on purpose , with reasoning behind that will storm fan .
10Bikini Bottom Was Created Due To Nuclear Testing
The Characters Could Be Mutations From Nuclear Fallout
Another one of the more popularSpongeBobtheories came fromantinestio , suggest Bikini Bottom was " under island Bikini Atoll , which is not only where nuclear weapon were tested but also what the bikini swimsuit was named after . " The actual bottom of Bikini Atoll on the Marshal Islands , where the US Government lead 23 Nuclear tests during the Cold War , making SpongeBob and his aquatic friends the subject of Nuclear radiation photograph .
Alternatively , they could be the people previously working in the atomic works , now turned to aquatic sport
Alternatively , they could be the people previously working in the atomic plant , now turned to aquatic mutant , thus explaining the modern letter system , and dress of these supposed creature edit from the real macrocosm . This is a hypothesis that hold weight , as there were bombs set off underwater at Bikini Atoll , and when episodes show explosion , they are the same chassis as a nuclear plosion . The series has never bring up it , but it is as probable as any other account for their existence .
9The Main Characters Are The Seven Deadly Sins
The Characters All Have Bad Traits
Cucumber_dtold Reddit that theseven mortal sin , Sloth , Pride , Greed , Gluttony , Lust , Envy , and Wrath , could be represented by the main characters in one of the more pop darkSpongebobtheories . They wrote :
" It was 1 . Greed- Mr. Krabs 2 . Envy -Plankton 3 . Sloth -Gary 4 . Pride -Sandy 5 . Wrath -Squidward 6 . Gluttony -Patrick 7 . Lust -SpongeBob . "
They did edit their Charles William Post so that Patrick was Sloth instead of Gary . With such memorable characters , they could very well be contrive after these sins . Out of all thedarkSpongeBobtheories , this one is disturbingly comfortable to link to the main characters . aboveboard , there is no argument about which character lines up with which sine . While this is a picayune too dark for evenSpongeBob SquarePants , it is easy to see the creators using these archetype to organize the character ’s personality traits .
Nickelodeon ’s Spongebob Squarepants is full of inherently sympathetic characters , but there ’s no denying that some are much more friendly than others .
8Squidward Has Been Placed As A Caretaker For SpongeBob By His Rich Parents
SpongeBob’s Parents Have A Deal With Squidward
Dirtsppposits one of the darkerSpongeBobtheories by suggesting that because of SpongeBob ’s lapses in judgment , Squidward and SpongeBob ’s parents have an agreement .
" Spongebob ’s parents have a go at it Squidward from when he was still hustle in flush circles and reached out to him in his fourth dimension of need , giving him a low loanword to get back on his foot . In return , they asked him to keep a insomniac center on SpongeBob . "
This could explicate why Squidward does n’t move away and is still happy at the same sign of the zodiac for many geezerhood despite SpongeBob pass on him so much agony and many reason to move . There are several thing in the serial that could line up with this theory . Squidward was kicked out of his social circle after a bad clarinet performance and hit rock bottom . It get sensation that SpongeBob ’s parent bought the house for their son ( which explains why he does not need money ) and they then hired Squidward to watch out for him .
7Mr. Krabs Sold His Soul
Mr. Krabs Has Sold His Soul Eight Times Over His Life
Reddit userLapisLazuliisthebestdid a deep dive to amount up with one of the darkestSpongeBobtheories , stating thatMr . Krabs sold his somebody for supernatural powers . refer the season 5 installment " Money Talks , " in which Mr. Krabs sell his soul to the Flying Dutchman to be able to let the cat out of the bag to money , the substance abuser notes that the conclusion of the episode bring out Krabs already sold his person eight multiplication , and the drug user consider he did this for supernatural abilities .
Using various episodes as cogent evidence , the substance abuser suggests that Krabs has power such as detection , top-notch strength , looking through a telephone , teleportation , and a few others . He could have even used his superhuman powers to develop the Krusty Krab recipe as a succeeder , which put his restaurant already above Plankton ’s . The show admits that he sell his soul , so this hypothesis is true , but what Krabs make in exchange for it is what fans still have to make up one’s mind for themselves .
In SpongeBob SquarePants , the Krusty Krab is one of the cornerstone in the lifespan . Its owner Mr. Krabs is a good man , he does make some bad decisions .
6Krabby Patties Are Made From Actual Crab Meat
Mr. Krabs Feeds Bikini Bottom His Own Species
Mr. Krabs is obsessed with money , and one of the darkerSpongeBobtheories suggest that he might ’ve go away to swell lengths to procure it . Why does he keep the formula so hole-and-corner , away from even his cook and the public?Borg2525’stheory evoke :
" Krabby Patties are made of Cancer heart and soul , so Mr. Krabs is making people eat his own sort . "
Explainingthe secrecy behind the Krabby Patty formulaand why crabs are not seen at all in the show , this theory may be gently plausible . weigh that Krabby Patty ’s undercover formula is the show ’s biggest mystery , audiences are tie up to fill in the blanks . However , like the theory about whale carcasses , this has already proven to be a false hypothesis . Steve Hillenburg said there was no beast core or animal byproduct in the Krabby Patty , so it is a 100 % vegetarian Warren Earl Burger .
