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Philosophy of Spongebob
Date: Jul 3rd, 2008 1:18:01 am - Subscribe
Mood: upside-down
Book Currently Reading: Wideacre

There's so much we as Americans can learn from that yellow sponge on Nickelodeon. I've watched enough Spongebob Squarepants to know that it can be kind of annoying. I also know that there is a lot that goes over young children's heads. But that is what I find so fascinating about that cartoon.

1. Love Yourself

Spongebob is always finding some way to feel good about himself that is not harmful. He owns an inspirational quote calender that calls him a winner. How could he not love himself with that sort of motivation every day?

He finds activities that he loves to do. An expert bubble blower and an avid jelly fisher, Spongebob is always branching out with his best friend, Patrick, and spending lots of time pursuing those activities that he loves. Thusly, he feels good about himself, as anyone does when they do something that they truly love.

2. Love Your Job

Spongebob is a fry cook at the Krusty Krab. Every day for little pay, he makes hamburgers and fries. In our society, working a fast food type environment seems low. People assume that those jobs can only be held by people who did not go to college or just don't have the motivation to try.

Not Spongebob. This persistent little sponge loves his job, no matter how greasy and fattening it is. He goes to work, rain or shine, sick or dead on his feet. He's always there, ready to work, and completely devastated when he must take vacation time.

3. Keep Your Enemies Closer

While I don't think Spongebob realizes how much Squidward hates him, he still tries frequently to be his friend and to help him in. And like any friendship, Spongebob sometimes asks Squirdward for help when he needs it. While Squirdward won't always help Spongebob out, Spongebob still thinks very highly of Squirdward.

The same can be said about Plankton. Despite the ongoing rivelry between The Chum Bucket and the Krusty Krab, Spongebob is still almost always friendly to Plankton, unless he's trying to walk out the door with a Krabby Patty.
Comments: (1)

dearjenna - December 06th, 2008 Ha, you make a good point about that sponge. I watch it all the time because some of the stupid things they say, well that Patrick mostly says.

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