Why are there so many SpongeBob memes?

The memeification of our favorite childhood cartoons has become a huge part of Internet culture. Dexter's Laboratory, Hey Arnold! read more

Dexter’s Laboratory, Hey Arnold!, Rugrats, The Magic School Bus, The Powerpuff Girls—these shows are repurposed for memes and social media, their contexts often dismissed so their imagery can transform into something entirely different. read more

Currently on its ninth season, the series revolves around its titular character, SpongeBob SquarePants, and his many misadventures in the underwater town of Bikini Bottom. With all kinds of entertaining and humorous moments and scenes, the show has produced several memes. read more

Of course, a lot of SpongeBob’s meme appeal has to do with who’s creating memes these days: people who grew up with the show. SpongeBob SquarePants has been on the air since 1999, but its golden years continued until The SpongeBob SquarePants movie came out in 2004. read more