17 July,2020 03:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
21 fun facts about SpongeBob you didn't know about
SpongeBob SquarePants is undoubtedly one of the most lovable and recognizable characters in the history of animation. The show has left its mark on kids, teens, and adults with its wacky scenarios and charming characters. Whether an adult or a teenager or a toddler, the show and the character is loved by one and all. Of all the characters in the show, the most popular is often said to be SpongeBob and Patrick Star.
As this lovable character turns 21, we bring you 21 facts about SpongeBob you didn't know about.
1. SpongeBob was originally called SpongeBoy, but that name was copyrighted by a mop
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2. Spongebob was born from a perfect marriage of interests
3. SpongeBob can never pass his driving test no matter how many times he tries!
4. The creator of SpongeBob, Stephen Hillenburg studied Marine Science before the animation
5. Spongebob is ambidextrous, meaning he is able to write with both hands
6. SpongeBob's favorite color is beige. His favorite ice cream flavor is vanilla
7. SpongeBob has 27 holes.
8. SpongeBob's birthday is July 14th, 1986
9. Spongebob is afraid of the dark.
10. Spongebob's laugh is based on the sound a dolphin makes
11. 25% of SpongeBob Squarepants viewers are adults with no children
12. Even though SpongeBob lives in the sea, he can't swim!
13. Spongebob Was An 80s Kid, And Mr. Krabs Is Way Older Than You Think
14. The fictional town where SpongeBob lives is called Bikini Bottom. It is shown in the series to be below a real place, Bikini Atoll, which is a former nuclear test site which is still uninhabitable today
15. The show's creator was Stephen Hillenburg. Stephen was a marine biologist. When he pitched the show to Nickelodeon, he brought a fish tank into the boardroom and explained what was living inside. He then placed a cartoon drawing of SpongeBob into the tank and said: "This is SpongeBob, the star of your new show."
16. Patrick was initially conceived as an angry Bar owner.
17. Patrick Star is SpongeBob's best friend
18. Patrick and Gary the Snail are first cousins
19. Patrick weighs only 2 ounces!
20. Mr. Krabs was born in 1942, which makes him 71 years old
21. SpongeBob SquarePants was the first cartoon on Nickelodeon to have over 200 episodes
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