To SquarePants or Not to SquarePants
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To SquarePants or Not to SquarePants is a special television episode of the TV series SpongeBob SquarePants
airing as part of the sixth season
and episode 116B. It aired in the United States on July 17, 2009. The 100-episode event aired after that episode during July 17–19, 2009. On July 21, 2011, the DVD was released with seven new direct-to-DVD episodes. The episode had reached an average 5.6 million viewers.
is drying a whole load of his signature
"square pants
". But while his pants are in the dryer, SpongeBob gets a call from Patrick who wants to show him how long he can make a funny whistling sound
. Patrick does this for several hour
s, and when he finally stops, SpongeBob goes to check on his pants which apparently all shrunk in the dryer (down to the size that fits in the palm of his hand). Upon hearing that there will not be another shipping of "square pants" for months, SpongeBob tries out several different styles of pants at the mall. He finally chooses a pair of "round pants". When he sees Patrick, the dim-witted starfish fails to recognize SpongeBob without his square pants. He later meets Sandy, who although knows it's SpongeBob, makes a comment on his new look, which SpongeBob takes literally as if she really does not recognize him when she calls him "SpongeBob FancyPants". He then goes to see Squidward, who sarcastically pretends he does not know SpongeBob in order to get him to walk away. Feeling discouraged by the idea that nobody knows who he is, SpongeBob decides to start a new life as "SpongeBob RoundPants", to which he decides to re-apply to his job at the Krusty Krab. When he meets Squidward at the restaurant
, SpongeBob acts as if this is his first time applying at the Krusty Krab and has never met Squidward before. Squidward decides to take advantage of this by training SpongeBob to act like him (a horrible employee), in hopes that SpongeBob will later get fired. After a series of complaints from customers, Mr. Krabs confronts SpongeBob for his lousy work, to which SpongeBob explains that since he has new pants, he is no longer "SpongeBob SquarePants". Mr. Krabs then convinces SpongeBob that he should take the pants off. SpongeBob, no longer wearing pants, then continues to be himself and go back to being a good employee. However, when Sandy comes in seeing SpongeBob in his underwear, SpongeBob freaks out again after Sandy calls him "SpongeBob UnderPants".
On The View on July 14, 2009, Tom Kenny
revealed the episode would be "huge".
All the games are available on the official website and are also heavily advertised on the Nick website. A 50-hour long marathon of SpongeBob followed this special. Throughout all the episodes in the mararthon, during the credits they would show Best Of Clips, like Best Freak-Out, Best Gary Lines or Best Bubbles.
Also, P!nk
debuted a new music video for their single "We've Got Scurvy" during a special presentation of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
.
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"...
airing as part of the sixth season
SpongeBob SquarePants (season 6)
Season Six of the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon, aired 48 episodes from March 3, 2008, to July 5, 2010. The volume was released in two parts in Region 1, and in its entirety on November 29, 2010.-House Fancy / Krabby Road:...
and episode 116B. It aired in the United States on July 17, 2009. The 100-episode event aired after that episode during July 17–19, 2009. On July 21, 2011, the DVD was released with seven new direct-to-DVD episodes. The episode had reached an average 5.6 million viewers.
Plot
It's SpongeBob's laundry day, and SpongeBobSpongeBob SquarePants (character)
SpongeBob SquarePants is a main fictional character in the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. He is voiced by Tom Kenny and first appeared on television in the series' pilot episode "Help Wanted" on May 1, 1999. SpongeBob was created and designed by cartoonist Stephen Hillenburg...
is drying a whole load of his signature
Signature
A signature is a handwritten depiction of someone's name, nickname, or even a simple "X" that a person writes on documents as a proof of identity and intent. The writer of a signature is a signatory. Similar to a handwritten signature, a signature work describes the work as readily identifying...
"square pants
Trousers
Trousers are an item of clothing worn on the lower part of the body from the waist to the ankles, covering both legs separately...
". But while his pants are in the dryer, SpongeBob gets a call from Patrick who wants to show him how long he can make a funny whistling sound
Sound
Sound is a mechanical wave that is an oscillation of pressure transmitted through a solid, liquid, or gas, composed of frequencies within the range of hearing and of a level sufficiently strong to be heard, or the sensation stimulated in organs of hearing by such vibrations.-Propagation of...
. Patrick does this for several hour
Hour
The hour is a unit of measurement of time. In modern usage, an hour comprises 60 minutes, or 3,600 seconds...
s, and when he finally stops, SpongeBob goes to check on his pants which apparently all shrunk in the dryer (down to the size that fits in the palm of his hand). Upon hearing that there will not be another shipping of "square pants" for months, SpongeBob tries out several different styles of pants at the mall. He finally chooses a pair of "round pants". When he sees Patrick, the dim-witted starfish fails to recognize SpongeBob without his square pants. He later meets Sandy, who although knows it's SpongeBob, makes a comment on his new look, which SpongeBob takes literally as if she really does not recognize him when she calls him "SpongeBob FancyPants". He then goes to see Squidward, who sarcastically pretends he does not know SpongeBob in order to get him to walk away. Feeling discouraged by the idea that nobody knows who he is, SpongeBob decides to start a new life as "SpongeBob RoundPants", to which he decides to re-apply to his job at the Krusty Krab. When he meets Squidward at the restaurant
Restaurant
A restaurant is an establishment which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services...
, SpongeBob acts as if this is his first time applying at the Krusty Krab and has never met Squidward before. Squidward decides to take advantage of this by training SpongeBob to act like him (a horrible employee), in hopes that SpongeBob will later get fired. After a series of complaints from customers, Mr. Krabs confronts SpongeBob for his lousy work, to which SpongeBob explains that since he has new pants, he is no longer "SpongeBob SquarePants". Mr. Krabs then convinces SpongeBob that he should take the pants off. SpongeBob, no longer wearing pants, then continues to be himself and go back to being a good employee. However, when Sandy comes in seeing SpongeBob in his underwear, SpongeBob freaks out again after Sandy calls him "SpongeBob UnderPants".
Production
This episode was announced on a poster, saying Truth or Square and a DVD containing the first 100 episodes of SpongeBob.On The View on July 14, 2009, 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...
revealed the episode would be "huge".
The Ultimate SpongeBob SpongeBash
The Ultimate SpongeBob SpongeBash was a celebration marathon to celebrate 10 years of SpongeBob. Several Top 10 episode lists were shown on Nickelodeon, along with 10 new games, celebrities and 12 new episodes. (10 of which aired on Sunday and the 11th airing on Saturday.) Patchy and Potty were at the event as DJ's.All the games are available on the official website and are also heavily advertised on the Nick website. A 50-hour long marathon of SpongeBob followed this special. Throughout all the episodes in the mararthon, during the credits they would show Best Of Clips, like Best Freak-Out, Best Gary Lines or Best Bubbles.
Also, P!nk
Pink (singer)
Alecia Beth Moore , better known by her stage name Pink , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress....
debuted a new music video for their single "We've Got Scurvy" during a special presentation of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie is a 2004 American animated film based on the popular Nickelodeon television series SpongeBob SquarePants. The film stars the voices of Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Doug Lawrence, Scarlett Johansson, Alec Baldwin, Jeffrey Tambor, and...
.
Top 10 Lists
There was five Top 10 lists during the event. They each take up about 2½ hours long. The following were the episodes that made up the first Top 10.- Suds
- Patty Hype
- Just One Bite
- The Paper
- Help Wanted
- SB-129
- The Camping Episode
- Ripped Pants
- F.U.N.
- Pizza Delivery