What's the big deal about the cartoon Spongebob?

Question

Are you one of the millions of people that think it's generally very funny? Once in a while it's funny to me but I don't even think it's that appropriate for little kids at times. Squidward, one of the characters in the cartoon is super negative. Normally, that wouldn't be too much of a problem but he puts Spongebob and Patrick down a LOT. What message is that sending little kids? I think it's a cartoon mainly geared to 10 year olds or so, and up. Some people enjoy it and I understand that. But what do you get out of it?

I personally like Spongebob the character but I could do without seeing the cartoon so much (we run a daycare. There's no way around it sometimes). I know some of you might think I'm overthinking this but I just want your opinions about the cartoon itself and what it represents to you/kids that love it.

? · Accepted Answer

Yes, the humor and messages are sometimes something that might be too "old" for very young audiences, but I think they can get away with it since it is a cartoon. But I love the show, I don't watch it on TV that often, but I love watching the classic episodes on DVD :)

Problem Solved · Answer

Are You Kidding Me?

Spongebob is one of the most popular programs in cartoon history!

After a coming 14 years of it being around and over 350 episodes how can you say in 2012 that it is inappropriate for children

I find it entirely appropriate for children of all ages

Pazuzu · Answer

Dude, it's just a cartoon... can't have all love and songs in everyone... I'm 41 and I enjoy watching it sometimes... it's funny as hell... squidward does do that but he is usually proven wrong in each episode...

abcame ♂ · Answer

You are over-analyzing this cartoon.

It was made for stoned college kids. Nothing more, nothing less.

❥ ḓøłḉℯ · Answer

There isn't❣

? · Answer

I dunno, I think it's really gay.

What's the big deal about the cartoon Spongebob?

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