The Sponge-Nam Theory

The Sponge-Nam Theory - SpongeBob Conspiracy
In this theory I talk about the SpongeBob's secret past, you may overlook the tiny details throughout the show, but there is a way to explain this whole charade, this theory aims to provide enough information to ruin your childhood.
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Time Stamps
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Part i
8:40 - Part ii
15:57 - Part iii
19:43 - Part iv
22:31 - Part v
23:54 - Part vi
27:55 - Part vii

[@Mr.Cinian]

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[@marjoseph2311]

Sir yes sir

[@rileymilkman]

the boot is shown like 2 seconds later, you're pulling this theory pretty deep out of your ass

[@prasmahendra4172]

This Theory somehow feels like the backstory of Spongebob Anime made by Narmak Animation. The story about war between Mr Krabs and Plankton and the Secret Formula is somekind of power up chemicals in those story too.

[@Neohehe]

that band uniform is more like a line infantrymen's uniform so highly doubt he fought for China

[@santinojozefmiller7721]

8:42 who are the man and cardinal in that painting?

[@deathdog1392]

If SpongeBob is a soilder with PTSD that now works as a line cook.... that's about the most accurate portrayal of life after service on TV.

[@Silahlarla_alakali_bisey_bilen]

"soilder"

[@jessy1652]

“SOILED IT!!!!!”

[@LtVictor]

Facts

[@thatsjimbo3095]

​@@Silahlarla_alakali_bisey_bilenHardly know her

[@Alexq79-]

He was a man of the soil

[@Eterna7Forms]

He wouldn't be a "former veteran" he would just be a veteran. Also given that Mr. Crabs also served in a large conflict it's not out of the question that Spongebob was also conscripted.

[@apocalypsepromotions7676]

*Krabs

[@Eterna7Forms]

@@apocalypsepromotions7676 Good catch.

[@Suaveleooo]

​@@apocalypsepromotions7676mr crabs

[@subzero9889]

I don't see the point of the "former veteran" nitpick here

[@jakemagulick7006]

​@@Eterna7FormsKatch

[@KyleFogarty-dw1vu]

If Patrick was a captain in the navy maybe he got injured in a war and got brain damage, making him very dumb permanently.

[@Mr.Cinian]

that sounds interesting

[@ShortArmOfGod]

Deems like a normal navy captain to me.

[@KayoLovesyou]

Yea like forest gump

[@NumbaOneCoolGuy]

which would explain his retirement as a medical discharge

[@koderamerikaner5147]

Another thing is, Karate was actively practiced by the US military post-WW2. They trained to do Okinawan Karate during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Spongebob's obsession with Karate is very likely from mandatory military training in Okinawan martial arts post-WW2.

[@dainvisibulman]

i saw your pfp and for a second i thought i had dementia and forgot i ever posted this

[@koderamerikaner5147]

@@dainvisibulman Honestly happens to me too sometimes. It just makes this pfp even more based

[@victorcastelli5469]

Also, SpongeBob knew the correct operation for the AA gun at the start of Sponge Out Of Water because he told Patrick what specific ammo to fetch. Maybe he manned similar guns in the war

[@Ircvmx]

My brother in Christ it's a potato launcher

[@kingwolf9447]

I assume the animators designed the Potato Launcher to look like a historical AA gun to be just a WW2 reference joke.

[@Ircvmx]

Mr Krabs probably told them how

[@Jazkal-V420]

In my mind, the different potato types are separate ammunition types for an AA gun.

[@vault18starplayerandenclav8]

@@kingwolf9447 Funny enough the uniforms they wore are WW1 british ones.

[@MontyMoleLoreMaster]

Going by this theory, it would be more likely that Bubble Buddy was meant to be an imaginary friend SpongeBob made that he gave the personality traits of his deceased friend into him in order to cope with their loss. However, as it turned out in the end, Bubble Buddy was actually fully sentient.

[@Lenj70]

Yo hi Monty Mole Fan

[@MontyMoleLoreMaster]

@@Lenj70 Hi.

[@omniscientbarebones]

Kinda like a Jacket and Beard situation.

[@Lemonboi22]

​@@omniscientbarebones a man of culture

[@omniscientbarebones]

@@Lemonboi22 yes

[@michaelphillips2024]

There were so many clips from “Full Metal Jacket” but there was no mention of SpongeBob literally quoting the movie saying “this is my cash register. There are many like it, but this one’s mine”

[@DeliveryTank]

That explains why Patrick and Spongebob used forts, armies, jets, tanks, and even mechs while at the beach. Also makes sense how they easily picked up on how to fight using military equipment in the Sponge Out Of Water movie

[@lawl_4llie]

I love these types of theory videos. Let's not forget in almost every episode, he has his snail Gary. What if Gary is actually an emotional-support pet specifically trained and/or bred for Spongebob himself when he discharged?

[@kayak3214]

kamp koral/sponge on the run jossed that

[@rocketdino3206]

@@kayak3214I’d honestly be fine with ignoring those

[@iprobablysuck9107]

@@rocketdino3206 They say sponge on the run jossed it but it's more like season 4 jossed it with have you seen this snail lol. Spongebob having Gary since childhood is pretty established lore by now

[@kayak3214]

@@iprobablysuck9107 yeah i just didn't 100% remember if they showed that in the episode or not so i used an example i knew for certain

[@lawl_4llie]

@@rocketdino3206 kamp koral does NOT work with the canon Spongebob show. It's a stupid show leeching off of a classic in order to get more views.

[@Tehstampede]

Very interesting theory. I was under the impression that Mr. Krabs was a navy veteran and had met Pearl's mother while serving. If Spongebob is a vet, he must have snapped HARD at some point to act the way he does now.

[@jedbex7070]

That’d explain why Mr Krabs gives him a job and treats him a bit better than everyone else.

[@jondaniels4325]

​@@jedbex7070I think that works, he knows how it is to get out of the military and need to find purpose in civilian life and takes the young SpongeBob under his wing as kind of a father figure/mentor to help him adjust to normality after the war

[@sheevhernandez3869]

​@@jondaniels4325until he sold his soul for literal 62 cents!💀

[@draculastraphouse7863]

But isn't there an episode where Mr krabs says that he adopted Pearl

[@dickjohnson9582]

I always assumed spongebob was special. and to be the perfect soldier you kind of have to be also

[@keeeeez23]

He’s taking all of the evidence out of context but he sells it so well and actually makes me believe in this theory lol

[@zigzagzipbag6561]

Bubble Buddy sounds awfully a lot like Battle Buddy, which is a common term in the military. I don't say this often but I think this theory does hold water

[@timoteolafrance6805]

I never got into SpongeBob probably because I was in my late 30s, early 40s when he came out. I am a Marine Corps veteran from the early 90s. This video is on point.

[@user-lh4oz7gr2s]

Wow. Did you serve in the gulf war then?

[@trentmason3045]

Thank you for your service

[@6TheButcher]

We thank you for your service

[@timoteolafrance6805]

@@user-lh4oz7gr2s Sorry for the late reply, yes I was in the Gulf War, Desert Storm. Funny story, I wanted to be a Marine since I was 13yrs old. That was during the Ronald Reagan years, Chuck Norris and G.I. Joe. It was peace time in the world over all. On my one year anniversary of joining the Marines and on 20th Bday. I landed in Saudi Arabia. I was shocked.

[@cadenhill6121]

@@timoteolafrance6805you have my respect

[@AgentoftheMartianConspiracy]

Theory: There was a civil war in Bikini Bottom between mutated fish and 'ordinary' fish. The mutated fish attempted a hostile take over of Bikini Bottom but the ordinary fish rallied and succeeded in driving them out and into the trench where they made Rock Bottom their new home.

[@venuscovus]

that is not a theory thats just a idea with no evidence just like the video above

[@anuszbizsergetokommentek2171]

As I remember it was confirmed in that moon episode that the war was fought between regular fish and bikini bottom type sentient fish. But I might remember it wrong.

[@menschgebliebenergossenpar9213]

*pfffrrrt* The "normal fish" in Bikini Bottom, as you call them, *pffrrrt* build the industry park, in which this mad squirrel *pfffrt* did her extreme sports, near our home *pffrt* ! We mutated and *pffrt* a lot of us died of chemical poisoning *pfffrt* ! One day, the "normal" fish will *pfffrt* pay for their crimes against Rock Bottom *pfffffrrrrrt*!

[@LtVictor]

To add to that theory, bikini bottom is named after bikini atoll where in ww2 they tested nukes. This is well confirmed already. What if the Mutated fish were results of the nuke radiation?

[@timothybrock3231]

Bikini bottom is based off of bikini atoll 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Onix_2022]

I heard a quote that a ww2 soldier said don’t know when but it was this „respect the man not the uniform“

[@OnCydig]

I can definitely get the formal attire thing. My father served in the Gulf War and I'm sure other men can relate when I say my father ran a tight ship when it came to dress code, I still try my best to dress as nice as I possibly can. SpongeBob dressing the way he does though can probably be attributed to the way he was raised or conditioning because of the way Mr. Krabs runs his restaurant. As for the other points, I'm not entirely sure.

[@norikofu509]

It's actually scary how these theories, despite the fact they may sound weird, can make so much sense by just re-watching the episodeos with a different light

[@Kyle-nm1kh]

He's probably bad at driving boats because of ptsd of helicopter flying and mass murder

[@haileypfranz7895]

I have to agree with you I watched a SpongeBob episode where they repainted Mr carbs house and in the background u can see Harpoons And pictures ect

[@aerosdacillo1227]

@@Kyle-nm1kh maybe Got a PTSD when there Unit entered a IED mine Bomb that killed his friends

[@FSBNOA]

Yeah and Napalm sticks to kids@@aerosdacillo1227

[@xaevius5319]

only "makes sense" if u have the iq of a snail. the dude uses the weakest "evidences" to support his theory and y'all just lap it up. literally anything he can use no matter how small he'll automatically attribute it to the military or ptsd. Like I mean "trust"? that's your evidence? we gonna act like trust doesn't exist in literally any other realm or field in life?

[@MonsieurDean]

"No matter what bikini bottom says about bubble buddy, he was indeed a real fish, and he died a hero."

[@ThatGuy-po7df]

Of all the places….

[@joaquinvideo2959]

Of all the fascists...

[@automatic6409]

of all goofy ass "historians"....

[@francismartinez1179]

​@@joaquinvideo2959NAHHHH💀💀💀💀

[@asfiaa5501]

@@joaquinvideo2959what fascist?

[@MichaelMcKinnon-jf1yy]

If SpongeBob was in the Military I'd say WWII Naval Seaman just not sure which Navy considering he requests permission to come aboard as if he's boarding a ship. Bird in the military is a slang for aircraft in general. There's no personal animosity in conflicts courtesy of militaries viewing the rest of the world's soldiers, sailors or airmen as if they were siblings. It wasn't a peace flag, it was the flag of truce

[@user-yr3vy7pl2n]

to add onto the theory, sponge bob behaves perfectly at boating school, this is probably because soldiers in wars have to engulf every piece of information

[@wetwillyis_1881]

I think that this is one of the most solid Spongebob theories, I've ever heard.

[@Mr.Cinian]

yes it is

[@brianedwardson8551]

​@@Mr.Cinianbut here's one question I have in the first ever episode when krabs first mets spongebob he doesn't know his name until later or seem to know Spongebob until later.

[@SparklingJam]

My theory is that Patrick used to be the captain as cinian said but suffered from immense brain damage which turned him into the dumbass we see today and later on Mr krabs became captain and hired SpongeBob

[@LiamDaToast]

this is a fucking stretch low key

[@SonsOfMars0]

​​@@Mr.Cinian kinda but not really, his father could've been a veteran , and just heavily instilled that into spongebob as he grew up. That sounds like a much more feasible idea, also if you come from military families you know what I'm talking about lol. You'll get some mild PTSD from growing up like that I'm sure

[@anotherrandomguy8871]

Off track here, but you reminded me that mermaid man also has PTSD as a gag, not because of any war or anything, but because of his superhero life. Honestly could make for a cool plot for a more serious show, a retired superhero with PTSD over his past as a hero, and his younger but still old friend and past sidekick.

[@vladimiraehben2308]

Yeah mermaid man and barnacle boy are underated in the SpongeBob community

[@guineapig0983]

@@vladimiraehben2308too bad will never get another episode of the :(

[@perc30]

@@guineapig0983why not?

[@guineapig0983]

@@perc30 voice actors passed away

[@seamusfinnegan1164]

Considering the popularity of useing heroes in wars in comics, I think the PTSD might be both herolife AND war related.

[@windrider777]

This is far most the best theory i ever heard from the SpongeBob series. You did an amazing work. Keep up with the good work. I hope theirs a part 2 for this

[@Def_tcxiq]

I love seeing these theories, because when i saw spongebob freak out over something not being in order my first thought was autism, mainly because i have autism and i react the same way. But then there are people like you that are like "war veteran ptsd" so its just funny to me how people can potray things so differently

[@RevWarGuy]

I had never thought SpongeBob to be a serviceman, but Patrick on the other hand makes total sense. Patrick doesn't have a job yet he's able to pay for things and live comfortably. He said himself that he knows a lot about head injuries which implies that he's been wounded in battle (perhaps many times) therefore giving him a purple heart(s) and thus giving him income from the military. He's also aware of the battle of Bikini Bottom, which though he was wrong about the reason for it, it's possible he was involved in the fighting. Now it could be that the battle took place years ago taking fact that the military attire seemed like 1800s uniforms, it could still imply that Patrick is knowledgeable in military history.

[@MASTEROFEVIL]

Patrick was probably in the Army infantry while SpongeBob served in the Marines

[@tabletgenesis3439]

Perhaps he was kinda bad at war, why he'd been so wounded, so he got fired as a general(captain) and Mr.Krabs took the position. Patrick didn't spend much time in the military, therefore didn't get PTSD.

[@DuckGroove]

But wait patrick got science skills even more than sandy maybe he retired captain and be something eles

[@questionablepotato4051]

@@tabletgenesis3439 but what if he did serve time and got brain damage which would explain his lower intelligence

[@aj3751]

​@@MASTEROFEVIL nah fam, Patrick's got "Marine Corps" written all over him. Spongebob seems like he was Navy with Mr. K

[@brianedwardson8551]

Okay i have a theory the reason why Patrick so dumb and sometimes smart is beacuse before krabs became captain Patrick didnt quit he expressed heavy brain damage causing mood swings.

[@chompchompchangbin]

Yeah, TBIs (traumatic brain injuries) can certainly cause mood instability

[@JacobIsaacs-qm7rz]

That meet Patrick have tbi!

[@ghoulbuster1]

Patrick might have an injury from war that affected his brain, there are real cases of soldiers that became retarded after serious brain trauma.

[@-Rens01]

Wasn't there an episode where Patrick became smarter and then became dumb again perhaps it's a metaphor for his brain damage

[@kbinethestickman]

12:42 this may sound surprising, but SpongeBob is over 40 years old

[@-RuleBritannia-]

The way he said "Bugle" 😂

[@bustavonnutz]

Surprised you didn't bring up the snowball fight episode which was basically a protracted war of attrition in freezing conditions.

[@alexchop391]

Not to mention SpongeBob displaying knowledge of fort building in that episode

[@redcheese1234]

or the sand castle one,

[@Stk3r]

theres also the fact that during the defense of Krusty Krab, Spongebob knew how to handle an anti aircraft weapon and a light machine gun, meaning he had previous training and was qualified for the Squad-Automatic-Weapon and has Air Defense Training

[@kiddolin1881]

"Soldiers have a strict schedule, and so does spongebob" *proceeds to describe a sane, normal person's routine*

[@dyllanchristiansen8606]

the reason the horn is the only thing to wake him up is because its loud as hell

[@tendo649]

Okay, if we're gonna go along with this theory, I'd say that Spongebob isn't a mass murderer, but the helicopter incident was one in the military. Sandy might have designed helicopters for the military (since she's an inventor) and spongebob happened to use her model. Manslaughter, I guess, but not intentional

[@chr1642]

Sandy does strike me as a military engineer

[@LtVictor]

Spongebob the door gunner.

[@thatonequietkid7170]

she might have worked for a design bureau at one point, which would make sense as to how spongebob used her design- it was mass-produced as a standard millitary vehicle.

[@Kyle-nm1kh]

I believe it was intentional killing from war, and that Sandy was not qualified to know that because it was confidential. Possibly they were all infected by a mutation virus and SpongeBob was tasked to eliminate them.

[@capncake8837]

Also, the way it’s described makes it seem more like an accident than something done intentionally.

[@kryptochroniconolite7301]

Bro I was in the Navy for 9 yrs.... this video is accurate asf 😅 1 small correction tho... i was stationed on an aircraft carrier, we only called FA-18s and other planes 'birds', we called helicopters 'helos'

[@xaestheticrosex4678]

ty for ur service 💪

[@kryptochroniconolite7301]

@@xaestheticrosex4678 💪🏾⚓

[@kryptochroniconolite7301]

@@AntiFurrySoldier_13 💪🏾💯

[@guineapig0983]

We appreciate you for your services 🫡

[@kryptochroniconolite7301]

@@guineapig0983 💪🏾💙

[@Acid_Ash]

I also wanna point out that point you said about his combat skills. My guess is that Because the war traumatized him he suppresses his skill just like how he mentally gets away from his past by being cheerful and innocent. Not only that but he’s constantly referenced as being a kid even by many characters but especially Mr. Krabs. Possibly because he feels bad about his past. Which is actually a common technique in therapy to heal from trauma and ptsd. Age regression therapy. That could be also why his family baby him a little. They probably asked Krabs to treat him the same way because krabs is linked to his war past as well. But I think sometimes his combat skill along with his serious side pops up at times. Sandy reminds him of those days because she’s an inventor and scientist. Both of which are extremely relevant to military. She always has some piece of tech, likes martial arts and physical fitness. Again all of which would have relevance to his past.

[@keizacassie6882]

one of the best theories and videos ive found, love your channel

[@spineflavoredrhombus7799]

This has an uncanny connection to my coworker He’s a navy/special forces vet who has ptsd really bad yet has the same goofy, hard working, and uplifting personality as SpongeBob It even blew my mind when he told me his kill count was over 500, he’s so innocent looking and like I said previously, has the same personality and traits as SpongeBob He even mentioned how strict he is on money, just like mr krabs, he also mentioned how clean he keeps his house and clothes because of how he was taught in the navy, he still to this day fears of what his commanding officer would think if he slipped up on anything

[@twilightparanormalresearch186]

I doubt his kill count is I’ve 50 unless he’s a pilot that dropped weapons, only a few people in history have over 500 kills and one of them is simo hiya from Finland

[@spineflavoredrhombus7799]

@@twilightparanormalresearch186 he was on ships On top of that he mentioned he’s fought in multiple wars but I wasn’t there so I can only go by his word

[@Your_Lord_Grumble]

Ima be real with ya chief, sounds cap af coming from another soldier, especially navy, there's a reason actual mfs like that are called silent professionals

[@TheChillKrill]

Hi, I'm an Air Force and soon Army vet. Sounds like your coworker is lying. If he does have over 500, I would be able to look him up easily. Even Chris Kyle was recorded to have 160 and was made famous for it. It honestly sounds more like your coworker is just hard working, but has insecurity issues and that's why he chooses to lie about being a navy seal. It's more likely he went into the navy, and possibly got out after a contract, or he was kicked out during basic. When you talk to veterans who have ACTUALLY seen combat. We seldom boast about how many we've taken. Many of us aren't proud of our service. But seriously, your coworker is lying to you. He just wants attention and special treatment. I hope that he can find a hobby and stops committing stolen valor.

[@Your_Lord_Grumble]

@@TheChillKrill hooah

[@UmActshuwally]

You should also include how Sandy's helicopter looks identical to the OH-6 Cayuse, a small helicopter used in Vietnam typically by the Army or Navy. This means that Spongebob was either in the Army or part of the Navy. He could be from the Marine Corps, though the Marines are technically a separate branch that works for the Navy as the Navy's ground troops.

[@deathsquadron3311]

To be able to pilot aircraft in the navy/marines you have to get a college degree so since spongebob only got a degree in a future episode it could be possible that he served in the army since they still have the warrant (enlisted) officer program

[@Marcus21H]

@@deathsquadron3311 Navy and Marine Corps also have warrant officers though they can't be pilots. Also the phrase "Aye Aye" isn't used by the Army. But since it is a fictional cartoon I don't see why they would need to be accurate.

[@terryjones2467]

​@@Marcus21HAgreed, no reason to assume they would have the same structure as the U.S.

[@phantomaviator1318]

@@deathsquadron3311 What if he had a degree before that? You can get more than one degree.

[@Robert-hy3vv]

@@deathsquadron3311 warrants are not enlisted lmao

[@Paprikawastaken]

Nice video me boy. A few inaccuracies based off of my own experience here and there which make a few theories far fetched but overall very enticing theories and quite entertaining overall!

[@uglyandproud]

you have to stop feeding the muse man my guinea pig just went missing

[@jondaniels4325]

Perhaps the best canon, given that SpongeBob says phrases such as "ahoy" "aye aye" and other naval phrases may suggest that he was a Marine, given he is more "soldier-ey" in actions and demeanor, stationed at some point onboard the same ship that Mr Krabs was stationed on. After numerous heavy battles and the war was over, SpongeBob heard somewhere that the ships cook he knew had opened a restaurant and decided to chance a job with his old comrade after his discharge.

[@digi_056]

When you played that clip of Spongebob folding his uniform I remembered a video I'd seen about how to fold in a "Ranger Roll" to save space when packing. If Spongebob was in the army, having clothes that could be stored completely flat and quickly assembled would probably have been advantageous.

[@jhixofficial7634]

Love your channel brother you cure my boredom😂❤ much love from Minnesota!

[@thebruh8904]

im high i opened youtube this was the first thing. life is perfect at this very moment, but when it ends back to the depressive loop

[@bradenmorgan4939]

If Mr krabs fought in a war wouldn't he have PTSD since that he entered a "state of depression that seemed endless." Something would have happened to him or a friend during the war.

[@toasted7135]

think there is a thoery about it

[@funtimeredfox]

I mean not necessarily-

[@brianedwardson8551]

Ptsd is not guaranteed is only a possibility

[@Lanellia_Nyanna]

Not everyone who was in the war gets PTSD

[@brvideo32298]

He did suffer from a state of deep depression that seemed endless.

[@josepbuigues1336]

Hey Cinian have you ever noticed whenever Plankton ruins something for Karen or uses her for something or insults her. She never leaves him. Why is that? If Plankton is such a bad husband then why doesn't she leave him? Maybe she can't because she might secretly be an undercover agent working for Mr. Krabs. You should make that your next theory.

[@Mr.Cinian]

hmm

[@dumdumbb]

Wow this one is great but what if he didn't have luck in relationship s and stuff and wanted to marry a wife of his dream no matter how fucked up he could be or obsessed with the thing going with Mr. K she would never leave him by programming her to do so

[@quempire2656]

@@Mr.CinianI think Plankton created Karen

[@quempire2656]

Maybe he’s a masochist?

[@neonfroot]

@@quempire2656 I think so

[@EDStatistics1]

Well thought out. Really Great Video

[@1985_Honda_CRX_Si]

mad respect for enduring kamp koral for over 1 episode

[@daja1013]

5:47 is the funniest thing ive ever seen in the military

[@NewMarioFanYT]

Being their kid

[@lawnylawnington]

While SpongeBob lacks strength, he makes up for efficiency. He knows he's good with guns and weaponry, a soldier's gun is his most prized possession, and SpongeBob shows it with his spatula. It's shown in some episode that There's no replacing his spatula no matter how advanced it is. this could also be tied to the "I'm ready" chant, which meant that the trauma was based off of him forgetting to take care of his rifle and possibly losing Bubble Buddy as a result. Spongebob also shows that he's always in a defensive position when it comes to gun placements (possibly a chopper gunner?). The ptsd might have led to the Whirlybird incident. So I'm guessing SpongeBob was a chopper gunner, this time however, he managed to kill off a hundred people as a way to cope for the losses back in the war

[@AlexanderrJay]

This is possibly the best reach i ever seen 🎉

[@tota2490]

What a fucking acid trip. Thanks bro, great content!

[@RootBeerBender69420]

Assuming this, I don't believe either were in the same unit but on the same ship. I believe Spongebob was a Marine which explains his extreme military bearing, marskmanship, and combat ability such as hand to hand combat, which the US Marine Corps does more than the Army would, and the Uniforms reflect that too. Crabs appears to be wearing a Navy Utility Uniform or some type of Naval Formal Uniform while Spongebob wears something similar to a marine uniform.

[@frankym69]

So many problems with that theory. A. SpongeBob was voted most artistic in high school. Or was it clumsiest? B. He couldn't even beat Flats.a paper thin flounder. And C. He had to fake his muscles and struggles to lift 2 stuffed bunnies on a stick. I think where this theory falls flat is due to another theory that was already confirmed. Bikini bottom is based off of bikini atoll, a US nuke testing site. So it would be safer to assume they were caught in a blast zone and their personalities were merged with underwater sea creatures. Even that theory has holes in it.

[@dogheist2062]

bro really took editing to the next level

[@Mr.Cinian]

Appreciate that

[@hjbgf3270]

​@@Mr.Cinianwhen will you upload your next theory just wondering 😁

[@vinced.4928]

8:23 what if he has PTSD and schizophrenia at the same time?

[@user-qx8tr8ut1i]

people do develop schizophrenia from suffering a lot of stress or depression

[@Whimsy3692]

Bob Ross is living proof that some of the kindest, gentlest, and good-hearted people once witnessed horrible things, and had to do horrible things.

[@LtVictor]

It is worth mentioning that the creators of the character have deliberately left his age ambiguous. They have even playfully mentioned that he ages differently in sponge years, jokingly suggesting he could be 50 years old. While most people assume he is at least 18 years old to be employed and adhere to legal practices, it is uncertain if these standards apply in his world. Nevertheless, it remains peculiar that he is capable of doing almost everything expected of him except obtaining a driver's license. This could potentially indicate underlying manic tendencies or a fear of taking the driving test due to paranoia. There is such a dark thought to him screaming "I'm ready" But on the field of battle he was crying "I'm not ready". Regarding him capturing people on the "other planet" due to thinking he was fighting "aliens" there is a thought that he was made in the military to see the enemies that weren't his people as completly less than valuable. In this sense sub-human or (sub fish) One final thing to note is the bikini bottom is well known to be named after bikini atol which is where the Americans tested nukes in ww2.

[@nickelakon5369]

I recall somewhere saying he was 24.

[@trixxart777]

Honestly I always thought he was just a 30 year old who was a bit childish

[@rainbowkidbest]

This is definitely your best one yet, there’s no way the writers of the show didn’t know what they were doing.

[@dessirangelova2676]

There is a way In the training video it said mr crabs had depression after the war and then he made the krusty crab and in some episodes we see SpongeBobs parents go to the krusty crab while he was in the womb which means he couldnt have fought in a war and krabs was just a cook

[@kyle360123]

Mr Krabs was sailor in the navy he talks about it in the episode where they go fishing

[@xaevius5319]

they wanted to make a cartoon. simple. y'all are the only ones making conspiracy theories around cartoons cuz u would LIKE for it to. you guys' monkey brains are happy when your old favorite cartoon is alluded to have a darker subtext or story than it seems to have

[@KiddArachnid]

@@xaevius5319ok

[@trooperofdeath4420]

This makes a lot of sense especially adding the episode with SpongeBob and Patrick at the beach fighting with crazy sand created weapons like tanks and jets, also if you take half their battle or missions into account and lastly it could explain why SpongeBob can’t drive since a lot of older soldiers never had a need to drive usually walking or riding in troop carriers

[@jigglesworth2699]

The most accurate part is that after his time in the military he goes to work in fast food lol

[@Dylanowich]

I can't believe you forgot the part where, on that robot episode, when Mr. Krabs gets salt in his eye, Spongebob's first reaction was to call the navy; you also forgot that his low intelligence could be caused by brain damage from trauma likely that of a bomb of some sort.

[@Troopertroll]

No, Squidward told him to call the navy.

[@Dylanowich]

@@Troopertroll Doesn't really matter

[@xaevius5319]

@@Dylanowich lol. "here's something that kinda debunks your theory" "doesn't really matter" - conspiracy theorists

[@Dylanowich]

@@xaevius5319 You forgot the "Well actually my ego is the size of Jupiter so that means I'm right" line

[@Redofreko]

@@Dylanowich if squidward told spongebob to call the navy it means it wasnt spongebob's first thought

[@steakinbacon8593]

Another I would like to add is that SpongeBob has major difficulties with getting his boating license every time he takes the test he panics and goes full speed. This could be a result of some of the battles he was in where to avoid getting hit by artillery and gunfire he has to go full speed.

[@EinsamPibroch278]

Everything about SpongeBob's habits suggest military discipline, yet this could have been reinforced my Mr Krabs, who was a Sailor. It's good that you were particular about SpongeBob being in the Army, as the theory would have unfortunately been quickly refuted when Krabs mentioned he "wouldn't last a day in the Navy," implying SpongeBob was definitely not a Sailor if he were in the military at all.

[@GeteMachine]

It could explain why Spongebob tends to perform well only at the Krusty Krab and not in any other job. He also memorized all the rules around the Krabby Patty formula's security, when he told Robot Krabs the formula rules. Then of course he likes to sing the Bikini Bottom national anthem in that episode. Stuff you don't have to do at work.

[@theogaxolotl]

the mr krabs section is kinda far fetched considering the krusty krab has like a pirate theme going on

[@leobuana7430]

Captain Francis Drake

[@thenamesianna]

This makes him a much more interesting character. I will choose to believe this theory because of this.

[@stormycentury]

This is really good I’m subscribing

[@Ninjamaster-pt6hc]

14:10, bonus theory: “after the war Krabs suffered from a deep depression, then his luck changed when he acquired a bankrupt retirement home, the krusty Krab was born.” What war did Mr. Krabs fought in? Because in the episode Can You Spare a Dime, Mr. Krabs’s first dime looks like a dime from prehistoric times. Then Mr. Krabs says “I’ve been in business for a long time”, how long are we talking because the dime is from prehistoric times, that means the war had to have been before Mr. Krabs opened the Krusty Krab and if SpongeBob Also fought in the war and Mr. Krabs was his captain then how old is SpongeBob and mr. Krabs? Was there really a war at all? Is the Sponge-Nam theory false, and also if in the episode Sleepy Time we can see that SpongeBob’s birth date is July 14, 1986. The last war before the makings of SpongeBob was the Vietnam war which lasted between 1955-1975, before SpongeBob. So this theory is BUSTED!

[@Ninjamaster-pt6hc]

Correction: The war had to have camer AFTER Mr. Krabs opened the Krusty Krab.

[@connorhart7597]

I can confirm he is a veteran. I served with him in the gravy seals

[@Kyle-nm1kh]

Alongside the M.A.S.H. potatoes?

[@connorhart7597]

@@Kyle-nm1kh the one and only, led by Colonel Sanders

[@Kyle-nm1kh]

@connorhart7597 before he got famous in this universe for his popcorn shrimp

[@connorhart7597]

@@Kyle-nm1kh "top 10 betrayals in Anime lore"

[@thecarwashesandmorechannel2892]

There's a lot of small subtle things, too that were overlooked. For example, at 23:38, instead of running off with his hat magically in the air or throwing it away, Patrick hands it to SpongeBob and waits for him to take before running off. He also managed to "know" that he held it without actually looking. He couldn't have felt him hold it as Spongebob positioned to catch the hat rather than take it.

[@valthenvega2434]

“Argargagargarg Spongeboy me Bob, pass me the MG-42”

[@teamok1025]

General: Force everyone to follow strict rules Solders in a war: WERE FUCKING DYING

[@devdre4491]

About the Secret Formula: In the First Spongebob Movie, when Plankton aquired the formula, he basically became a ruthless dictator, turning all of Bikini Bottom into his pawns. Even making them say "All Hail Plankton" constantly.

[@kateandales1735]

heil planklier!

[@shadocloneowl8957]

SpongeBob gained and lost a friend in the war. Patrick was once a genius quite possibly the strategist for spongebobs troop. Something happened which is why spongebob has very subtle ptsd and Patrick came back dumb.

[@Seno_was_taken]

Ok I didn't expect myself to watch a 30 minutes vid about SpongeBob nam theory I like this vid

[@Goofy_boiGoofy]

THIS IS SOLID PROOF… NO TV THEORIST DOES IT BETTER THAN YOU MAN!

[@ga39528]

Matpat: ):(

[@themrman11]

The theorizer

[@dessirangelova2676]

One problem in some episodes we see SpongeBobs parents going to the krusty krab while he was a fetus

[@atwistedb]

@@themrman11The theorizer lost it at the mort rap

[@ghoulbuster1]

@@atwistedb Lost it?

[@drifter61]

Dude this is a super solid theory, and it’s pretty convincing. It also kinda lines up with the WWII/bikini atoll/ nuclear radiation theory. You for sure earned a sub from me; and I sincerely believe you deserve way more than you have! Good quality video, editing, and scripting - as well as research and source citation.

[@xaevius5319]

pfft, as solid as a glass of water. hope nobody tries to sell a used car to you anytime soon.

[@myk7371]

It actually makes so much sense.... i respect spongebob ever more now 🙌🏻 🐐

[@HogieBruh]

One of the best Yap sessions I’ve ever watched

[@hindenpeter1]

Fun fact: Although he might not look like one, SpongeBob is actually a sea sponge, but he looks like a kitchen sponge with pants

[@Kyle-nm1kh]

The dudes a bullet sponge

[@Conn0rYT]

This is one of the most absurd yet solid SpongeBob theories ive seen, great job fr

[@XHU524-OFSET5]

this theory si so wild I'm convinced he has a muse in his basement

[@Le.John.of.All.Trades]

BRO- 😭😭

[@MalcrowAlogoran]

“I thought the Corps would straighten out my life sir!” -Patrick Star

[@yaramohammedibrahim136]

I absolutely adore that you always care about the small details

[@GodOfChicken]

Someone needs to make this into an animated mini series of this

[@2ndamendmentandy]

I think this would be more in line with him being a former pirate because thats literally Mr. crabs former position as a captain of a ship. Also i think a more fun theory using alot of the same evidence would be that he has OCD and trying to figure out where that OCD comes from

[@Harley1o1]

Damn didn't know I smoked crack today. Nice editing btw.

[@travismason2811]

The characters Spongebob and Mr. Crabs were based on Gilligan and Skipper from Gilligan's Island, and in that show Gilligan and The Skipper were both in the navy together, so most of this is probably true.

[@Mr.Cinian]

I SWEAR THIS IS MY BEST THEORY YET, LET ME KNOW IF YOU AGREE AND FEEL FREE TO RATE IT OUT OF 10

[@Starmikeygacha]

Finally we waiting six months

[@karthik7361]

Ok

[@therealsalah134]

BRO U SAY THAT EVERY EPISODE

[@Starmikeygacha]

???

[@TheseSlayer]

No swearing

[@n8ivspat3n56]

Wasn’t krab’s in the navy though? Which could mean SpongeBob is a marine. Marines do train with the navy since they usually get rides from them, that’s why the navy’s official policy for a gunfight is to send in the marines.

[@johntf2official]

the fact that bro takes a theory about spongebob being a veteran makes this video 10 times better

[@FocPok]

He's also square because of his strict routine. It reflexs his personal ity of a soldier

[@blueman688]

We all know that SpongeBob is unable to get his drivers license. Maybe the reason he can’t get his license is because when he was in the war, he hit an IED and it blew up the car he was in. maybe when he’s driving he gets really bad PTSD, and maybe that’s how he lost his friend in the war

[@katvolver]

these kinds of theory vids are so goddamn funny to me the absolute best in shitposting.

[@yoavmor9002]

This theoey is rock solid. It would appear SpongeBob was in the Navy and Mr. Krabs was his CO, or SpongeBob was a Marine deployed on Mr Krabs' ship and they worked very closely with one another. Either way they probably showed up for one another time and time again during their service 7

[@Barakon]

I was thinking maybe the band geeks suit was more like a British guard lol.

[@laurenbardoner8903]

Spongebob would seem more like a Navy vet due to his catchphrases " ahoy! " and " aye, aye Captain! " But seems to have the skills of a infantry Marine or soldier. So honestly it's kinda hard to know just which branch he served in.

[@TristanTodd-kk9um]

Nickelodeon doesn't want to know SpongeBob fought both world wars and started the second world war.

[@OreoVr_22]

4:08 this part had me dead and I cannot take the rest of the video seriously💀🙏🏿