Gary (SpongeBob SquarePants)
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Garold "Gary" Star the Snail is a fictional character in the American animated TV series
SpongeBob SquarePants
. The character is an anthropomorphic
sea snail
created and designed by animator
Stephen Hillenburg
and voiced by Tom Kenny
(who also provides the voice of SpongeBob and other miscellaneous characters). He lives as SpongeBob's 'pet' snail, but SpongeBob is often seen treating him more like a son. He is often shown to have superior intelligence, possibly being the smartest person in Bikini Bottom. He acts as a loyal mascot
, being able to do things such as cook for and prepare SpongeBob for his occupation
and often solves problems that SpongeBob cannot. It is discovered that he enjoys eating human food
, despite not always responding to this.
The character received critical acclaim, being involved in other media such as plush toys and achieving popularity from both children and adults.
home" in the fictional Bikini Bottom,. Gary vocalizes like a cat (although other characters are able to communicate with him). As with SpongeBob, Squidward is often annoyed by Gary, who interrupts him in many ways such as leaving slime in his relaxation area.
In the episode named "Dumped", Gary appears to be attracted to Patrick and SpongeBob thinks that Gary has abandoned him, but the truth is that Gary wanted the cookie that had been in Patrick's pocket for days. It is also unknown whether or not Gary has a profession, but his most significant activity is watching television. Gary is also very energetic and kind-hearted, even where are times he has undergone a transformation.
in some episodes, such as "Sleepy Time".
Cartoon series
A cartoon series is a set of regularly presented animated television programs with a common series title, usually related to one another. These episodes typically share the same characters and a basic theme...
SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated television series, created by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg. Much of the series centers on the exploits and adventures of the title character and his various friends in the underwater city of "Bikini Bottom"...
. The character is an anthropomorphic
Anthropomorphism
Anthropomorphism is any attribution of human characteristics to animals, non-living things, phenomena, material states, objects or abstract concepts, such as organizations, governments, spirits or deities. The term was coined in the mid 1700s...
sea snail
Sea snail
Sea snail is a common name for those snails that normally live in saltwater, marine gastropod molluscs....
created and designed by animator
Animator
An animator is an artist who creates multiple images that give an illusion of movement called animation when displayed in rapid sequence; the images are called frames and key frames. Animators can work in a variety of fields including film, television, video games, and the internet. Usually, an...
Stephen Hillenburg
Stephen Hillenburg
Stephen McDannell Hillenburg is an American animator, writer, producer, actor, voice actor, and director best known for creating the animated series SpongeBob SquarePants. He currently owns his own production company, United Plankton Pictures...
and voiced by Tom Kenny
Tom Kenny
Thomas James "Tom" Kenny is an American actor, voice actor and comedian. He is especially known for his long-running-role as SpongeBob SquarePants in the television series of the same name, as well as the live-action character Patchy the Pirate, Gary the Snail and the French narrator based on...
(who also provides the voice of SpongeBob and other miscellaneous characters). He lives as SpongeBob's 'pet' snail, but SpongeBob is often seen treating him more like a son. He is often shown to have superior intelligence, possibly being the smartest person in Bikini Bottom. He acts as a loyal mascot
Mascot
The term mascot – defined as a term for any person, animal, or object thought to bring luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sports team, society, military unit, or brand name...
, being able to do things such as cook for and prepare SpongeBob for his occupation
SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated television series, created by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg. Much of the series centers on the exploits and adventures of the title character and his various friends in the underwater city of "Bikini Bottom"...
and often solves problems that SpongeBob cannot. It is discovered that he enjoys eating human food
Food
Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body. It is usually of plant or animal origin, and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals...
, despite not always responding to this.
The character received critical acclaim, being involved in other media such as plush toys and achieving popularity from both children and adults.
Role in SpongeBob SquarePants
The character Gary is a sea snail with a prominent shell and red eyes, who sometimes leaves a trail of slime behind him. Gary and his owner SpongeBob SquarePants live in a "pineapplePineapple
Pineapple is the common name for a tropical plant and its edible fruit, which is actually a multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries. It was given the name pineapple due to its resemblance to a pine cone. The pineapple is by far the most economically important plant in the Bromeliaceae...
home" in the fictional Bikini Bottom,. Gary vocalizes like a cat (although other characters are able to communicate with him). As with SpongeBob, Squidward is often annoyed by Gary, who interrupts him in many ways such as leaving slime in his relaxation area.
In the episode named "Dumped", Gary appears to be attracted to Patrick and SpongeBob thinks that Gary has abandoned him, but the truth is that Gary wanted the cookie that had been in Patrick's pocket for days. It is also unknown whether or not Gary has a profession, but his most significant activity is watching television. Gary is also very energetic and kind-hearted, even where are times he has undergone a transformation.
Voice
The character is voiced by Tom Kenny, who also voices other miscellaneous characters such as the French Narrator. Although Gary possesses the ability to speak, his only vocal is "meow", despite being able to talk like a regular humanHuman
Humans are the only living species in the Homo genus...
in some episodes, such as "Sleepy Time".