The Squidward Atlantean Theory (SpongeBob Theory)

Squidward is not a squid, he's not even an octopus. As strange as it sounds, there's evidence that he's an Atlantean. This might be one of the strangest SpongeBob theories that I think is actually true.

[@Squirreled_Studio]

*Theory FAQs!* *Q:* Why do you use facial features as evidence if the Atlanteans have augmented bodies? *A:* While the Atlanteans have augmented bodies, they also seem to have their original faces. Their faces have a different skin color than the rest of their bodies, their eyes seem natural, and the fact that the Atlanteans eat suggests their mouths are also natural. *Q:* Doesn't everyone call Squidward (including himself) an Octopus? *A:* That could be because Squidward's species forgot where they came from, and everyone just started calling Squidward's species Octopuses because that's what they looked most like. That's also why Squidward and his species look so different from the other octopuses we see in the show.

[@THEGODEMPERORLIVES]

🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🦑🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱

[@CultOfMajora]

And Squidward was the only one who knew about the Atlantean amulet in the first place

[@StevenJones851]

That's a interesting Theory

[@Byrdstar6423-un3me]

Which was ALWAYS suspicious to me

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

Ok so he's the only one that paid attention in school

[@CultOfMajora]

@@TravisWilson-r3w no Sandy would’ve known about it too. honestly, I’m pretty shocked that they didn’t weave her research into this somehow. also, Mr. crabs should have known about it too because I’m sure that was a valuable artifact and he is super dialed in when it comes to stuff like that.

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

@@CultOfMajora yeah no none of that is true you're just making excuses after getting called out

[@audreymac8310]

This is actually the most solid SpongeBob theory I’ve hear in years! I’m hoping this blows up for you!

[@Squirreled_Studio]

Thanks! I hope so too.

[@Dr_Damon_1111]

Are you aware of someone named Alex Bale?

[@s1nistr433]

I can just imagine Spongebob Season 5 writers putting this much effort into Squidward's lore instead of making the episodes good

[@Ambal18a]

​@@s1nistr433the episode was good

[@iliabee1663]

facts

[@kookyflowers4633]

I always thought the "Squid's got genes" line was strange. This is a really good theory

[@Speculector]

ngl this actually makes the Band Geeks episode even better because Squidward achieves his dream/goal by opening up to everyone, and surpasses Squilliam who could be seen as the negative aspects of "Squidwards people"

[@PaxTheCat]

The cartoon is an enigma. Feels like a silly child cartoon, yet it has lore that is only minimaly discovered

[@O_t2_3]

Fr

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

Nothing is being discovered it's being made up

[@Anonymissus]

"my mind is an enigma"-Patrick Star

[@eddygee1234]

Kind of like… the ocean 😮

[@ammash3000]

@@Anonymissus*milk spills on a floral table cover*

[@nataliealliepage7155]

The strangest aspect of Tentacle Acres is that neither Squidward nor any of the other residents painted once during that episode. Squidward was definitely enamored by the segregated community’s predilection for obscure food items, interpretive dance, biking, and playing the clarinet. But he ultimately forgot what made his life special: art. He went to school for it. Perhaps most of the squids look down on art, in opposition to their heritage.

[@DISTurbedwaffle918]

Their people, in rejecting the ways of their ancestors, disconnected themselves from any arts that elevated things beside themselves. Artistic expressions that glorified the self were sought after, but their divorce from divinity left their efforts hollow and doomed to mediocrity.

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

​@@DISTurbedwaffle918you pathetic people need to stop making fake theories because you crave attention

[@victorhurwitz5559]

​@@DISTurbedwaffle918Are you by chance a poet cause this is beautiful and deep.

[@DISTurbedwaffle918]

@@victorhurwitz5559 I dabble a bit in writing. I study Latin as a hobby, so I've got a good knack for vocabulary and eloquence.

[@Axodus]

@@DISTurbedwaffle918 A people that once strove so far as to modify themselves to become like the ones they worship split off into two factions, one of which that became so predisposed with the self that they forgot what truly mattered in the world around them.

[@courtneycoghlan1894]

This makes sense given the fact that a lot of species, Greek, and magic based lore is dumped into this show in plain sight

[@courtneycoghlan1894]

What I mean by that is basically the only real continuity in SpongeBob is the species and magic based continuity

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

Except no it's not and none of this is true

[@begalandersmith1325]

@@TravisWilson-r3w fifth comment thread. How many have you commented on….

[@Darthwgamer]

@@begalandersmith1325 Burner account, they love spamming comments in comment sections to annoy people.

[@RatKingTerry]

@@begalandersmith1325and you have 3? What about it

[@MatheusCHP]

Is even more mind blowing that Squidward feels that there is something that makes him unique compared to others. Neither he know is that the biggest problem in his life (Spongebob, patrick and the others) is what makes him unique. He is the one who truly have friends that aren't "squidwards" and that respects him and loves him in their own way

[@dunkawunka2278]

Naw bro you smokin fent

[@ThisIsAHandle-xz5yo]

@@dunkawunka2278in the episode where squidward goes to tentacle acres, he becomes like SpongeBob, this kind of proves that he’s right

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

​@@ThisIsAHandle-xz5yono it doesn't

[@Darthwgamer]

@@dunkawunka2278 Watch the video

[@Moonmoon-ws6jo]

Squidward and spongebob do have a love hate relationship. But you cant really deny that they are somewhat friends since squidward at some point cared for spongebob especially in the episode where they delivered pizza together.

[@adriannajane]

I enjoy this theory a lot! It feels nice to have an explanation behind Squidward's behavior and beliefs.

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

There is and it's unrelated to this false information video

[@begalandersmith1325]

Sixth comment, just leave this video haha. Your giving this video to get more popular adding more addition comments just because your offended for some reason that someone had a theory.

[@Anonymissus]

​@@begalandersmith1325frl

[@sarinabina5487]

me before watching: hmm might be kind of a stretch, but it looks interesting. me 3 minutes in: this is the most correct spongebob theory ever. he's absolutely right.

[@sarinabina5487]

just finished it. genuinely i hope this gets more views and becomes one of the most popular spongebob theories up there with "skin theory". this feels basically canon.

[@Squirreled_Studio]

Thank you, I hope so too.

[@tommyfox854]

Another point of connection too the Atlanteans and Squidward's species is just how quickly both parties completely loose their cool when something annoys them. Before someone says it, popping the Atlanteans most prized cultural artifact is *ABSOLUTELY* worth being pissed off about and honestly who wouldn't feel intense anger if something like that happened; the point I'm trying to make is before the bubble popped the Atlanteans were shown to have a reasonable grasp on their anger, just enough to talk things out before resorting too violence, but they still have a short temper. Now look at Squidward's people, one of their defining characteristics as a people is their short temper; the character traits of certain types of species in Spongebob have remained fairly consistent over the years, sponges find joy everywhere they go, starfishes are just kind of dumb, crabs are some level of greedy, and the regular fish are just not all there in the head, and the Atlanteans and Squidward's species both share a trait, having a short temper. So, yeah. =P

[@cheems3668]

Watched this with my mom "This was such a cute and neat video" Congratulations you got my mom's seal of approval

[@southerncoastproductions7587]

fatherless

[@iknownot3336]

Fatherless

[@cheems3668]

@@iknownot3336 my parents are married💀

[@iknownot3336]

@@cheems3668 boyfriendless

[@pillowsrneeded]

why is everyone hating on you? 😭

[@seancrosby6837]

I always really liked Atlantis SquarePantis, never understood why it gets so much hate. I love how it pays homage to Greek mythos and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I also quite like the songs, the art style changes, and DAVID BOWIE. This episode is so much better than people give it credit for.

[@matthewlithgow8578]

People don’t like it? It was always my favorite as a kid

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

None of that is true

[@begalandersmith1325]

@@TravisWilson-r3w at this point it’s just sad how many negative comments you’ve given.

[@greenamber9827]

I also like that episode.

[@Gambinoo.]

@@begalandersmith1325 buddy made his acct 2 days ago jus to be a hater😂

[@begalandersmith1325]

Also in the episode naughty nautical neighbours, squidward blows a bubble to send a secret message to make Patrick and SpongeBob to hate each-other. The shape of the bubble he blows is the same shape as the oldest bubble, plus making bubbles is in his genes so he inadvertently blows that shape.

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

No it's not yet another liar

[@begalandersmith1325]

@@TravisWilson-r3w uhh, okay.. just my visual opinion. Not lying about, if you don’t agree then you don’t agree. I’m not lying about anything 😂😂 have a good day

[@idioticed4379]

@@TravisWilson-r3w can I ask why you do this. I don't mean this in a condescending way, I'm just curious

[@nexpersonal5066]

Probably just a kid, or perhaps a chat GPT bot to ragebait people ​@@idioticed4379

[@Emily-qg3sd]

​@@TravisWilson-r3w Boi shush no one asked you

[@AidenRKrone]

As someone who studies Christian theology and ancient Near Eastern religions, I was impressed by your arguments in this video. I particularly enjoyed the part about the schism between the pro-Bubble Atlanteans and the anti-Bubble Atlanteans. The part where you analyzed the physiology of squids and octopuses was also enjoyable.

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

You clearly don't know what study means so if you were impressed by this garbage you aren't that smart

[@penyu1913]

now this is what i called a "good theory". a good theory doesnt need like solid proof or whatever it has to have interesting connection and also obsecure and not obvious enough.

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

If there was proof it would not be a theory but at least you admit they're lying

[@pancakes8670]

​@@TravisWilson-r3wYou seem really mad at a simple KZbin video. Maybe try doing something else?

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

@@pancakes8670 I'm not mad just because you look dumb trying to make stuff up

[@ProdigyMaster100]

I’m going to point out that they could very well have tentacles as they are wearing gloves and shoes to cover up their hands and feet. Following SpongeBob’s cartoon logic, these could actually look like humanoid limbs while actually being tentacles.

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

No they literally have tails try again

[@ProdigyMaster100]

@@TravisWilson-r3w hey, I didn’t notice it at the time

[@Spacecoreinspace]

​@@ProdigyMaster100ignore him, it seems like he's a kid commenting and arguing on any sort of constructive input

[@teriyakifiend]

i think it's more likely that the atlanteans' descendants just evolved to have tentacles rather than fingered limbs. at 3:27, you can see they clearly have regular hands and such, so the same probably goes for their legs as well.

[@GreaterGrievobeast55]

I must admit, squidward did give me the feeling that he looked quite a lot like the arlanteans when I first watched the special. And though everyone was pretty much having a good time, squidward getting a compliment from his art from someone not spongebob is *a lot* more notable now that you bring it up.

[@bladeobrian2144]

So….. Atlanteans and Squidward’s species are analogous to Romans and Italians respectively? Or perhaps, Vulcans and Romulans? Also, as a kid, when Squidward said “genes” I thought he meant “jeans” as in pants

[@Squirreled_Studio]

I am so glad I wasn’t the only one who thought that as a kid.

[@bladeobrian2144]

@@Squirreled_Studio there was probably others besides us, I know when I got older and learned what genes were, it made way more sense. Little was wondering to himself “but he doesn’t wear pants…”

[@safi.uh_]

bruh this theory is just my canon now

[@PolandballAnimations.1]

Me to

[@venomfan2020]

Same

[@JuanPiece.]

same

[@nobody-op6pl]

I feel the same yo

[@talos.fractal_author]

Not just yours. It makes too much sense.

[@joaolegend8205]

This make the "lore" of spongebob much cooler and deep, like, greek mythology and super evolved species? This is canon now

[@O_t2_3]

Absolutely

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

No

[@joaolegend8205]

@@TravisWilson-r3w :(

[@charlesdudemandude3554]

Canned bread is a real thing and it's not that bad

[@Jianemba]

Biscuits?

[@charlesdudemandude3554]

@@Jianemba I don't know only had it once or twice. It's closer to a rye bread

[@alekprice4396]

Beer?

[@rayzuke1232]

Spoken like a true European

[@charlesdudemandude3554]

@@rayzuke1232 I'm American. FJB!

[@cheeselovingwoman]

bro… you just blew my mind. i love these kinds of “so weird they make sense” theories

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

It doesn't make sense

[@clarehambly4345]

Be quiet lil bro ​@@TravisWilson-r3w

[@princembat]

yeah sure ill adopt that into my worldview

[@sarinabina5487]

same lol

[@l00per]

this is shockingly convincing and im now accepting it as canon tbh. i wanted to add that maybe another explanation for the changes in appearence between atlanteans and "squidwards" could be evolution. After being left in the ocean without the aid of technology their bodies couldve adopted a morphology that facilitates subaquatic life (referring to the tentacles). But the religious explanation is also very possible

[@NakaylaSilva70]

Well, octopus are alot smarter than most of the fish in bikini botton so it makes sence that there would be a whole gated community of octopus.

[@KKkacperro]

This is the first time that I'm accepting a fan theory as fact, bravo!

[@MatheusSantos-pd5nw]

The fact that there are Squidward-like statues close to the war elephant in the ancient Atlantis paintings 7:51 as some kind of worshipping kinda proves all of this to me

[@Kolesha]

I don't see them

[@Flynnisthename]

Where are these statues

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

A statue would not prove any of that

[@MatheusSantos-pd5nw]

@@Flynnisthename i think my mind made it up, but I saw it!!

[@miketorres3934]

"little hair cut for baby boys" took me a second lol!! 😂

[@EpikBreadSlice]

circumcision?

[@hassanalkhalaf1115]

​@@EpikBreadSlice baby boy with little hair cut here. Can confirm

[@slowdownex]

There is no way that they had this in mind all the way back in the original seasons... But it makes so much sense!

[@LinkEX]

I'm actually with you on _both_ points. One does not exclude the other: An "inofficial retcon" makes this a plausibility. The connection to the Atlanteans just works a bit too well to be a mere coincidence. At the very beginning of the show, Squidward's race was probably an intentionally vague. However, the creator Stephen Hillenburg was a marine biologist, so an _unintentional_ mixup is unlikely. How Squidward is neither squid nor octopus was well pointed out in this video. I never even thought much about how there are actually both of these species in this show.

[@stormshot119]

THE BIGGEST CRIME IS THAT THIS EPISODE WAS A MUSICAL AND STARRED DAVID BOWIE AND HE DOESN'T SING AT ALL

[@MossyDawn]

They probably couldn't afford a song from him. Which absolutely sucks but makes sense. At least he worked on a song in the stage musical.

[@ImmortalAbsol]

Squidward could have combined Atlantean and octopus heritage?

[@flixgames4141]

7:37 i love how you use this scene when talking about elephants and when you say "they were resceived as gifts" it goes into squidwards house

[@MASRIDER777]

This theory is so crazy and so amazing I bet the king of SpongeBob theory’s(Alex bale) would be proud.

[@MASRIDER777]

Thanks for the heart cool internet man

[@Squirreled_Studio]

Thanks for the comment cool Internet viewer

[@MASRIDER777]

@@Squirreled_Studio successful internet conversation 👍 lol

[@dabba_dabba]

Squidward's species have been instinctively trying to connect back to a culture long forgotten this entire time 😮

[@sillygoose3964]

Squidward = David Bowie is what I’m getting from this and I’m fine with that

[@hipopickle2216]

This was an absolute trip 😂 I'll never look at SpongeBob the same

[@TheVorran]

I know the brainrot has me in a chokehold because I thought he was gonna say newports instead of canned bread at 4:12

[@OliveMule]

this is so funny. i lost it when u said they rejected the worlds oldest bubble! lol

[@fandomnessrandomnessinkansas]

no bc not only do I fully believe this now but the way you explained them clinging onto a past that doesn’t exist anymore is so true and so poetic

[@abrahamlincoln1600]

This is deep!!!! Great work. Also, Atlantis Squarepantis is a chill cozy episode, idc what anyone says.

[@Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz1024]

SpongeBob and Patrick are like embodiments of Squidwards horrible life and eternal torment, he flat out doesn't deserve it and could grow if given the right chance but they ruin everything for him leaving him eternally damned at no fault of his own, somethings are his fault but that's within a world he's not meant for, of course he's going to be irritable and in the original at least, sometimes a jerk, it's a miracle he was only ever at worst a jerk with his life

[@danielloewen2857]

But at the same time, older episodes showed hints of them actually being friends somewhere under squids hard shell

[@ThisIsAHandle-xz5yo]

@@danielloewen2857him standing up for SpongeBob with the pizza guy, making SpongeBob’s last day the best it could be when he thought he killed him, sleeping over even when he could have gotten away with it by lying, are all examples of squid wars caring about SpongeBob

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

You people are pathetic making up information for fan theories

[@ThisIsAHandle-xz5yo]

@@TravisWilson-r3w some of the stuff they’re saying is extreme, but SpongeBob and Patrick have ruined his life several times

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

@@ThisIsAHandle-xz5yo false he ruined his own life by caring about other people's lives and feelings

[@Wormopera]

I must say your SpongeBob theories are genuinely decent, no clickbait, no bullshit that goes over your head or some kind of idea that the writers probably never thought about

[@the_real_shadow]

Usually dont comment on these kinds of videos, but this is really underrated… and a very intriguing theory!

[@Squirreled_Studio]

Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@seventhofearth]

This theory was way better than I was ever expecting when randomly clicking on this video. Well done my dude!

[@BlazeBadger]

This guy needs more subs. I was watching this and the video about Patrick being a villain, paid as much attention as I do the channels I watch daily. Great concept, details and delivery. Well, looks like I have more content to binge. Lol.

[@revol2933]

I wish we could get an official answer from the creators about this theory

[@JaydenJ]

They did. They said squidward is a octopus but squidward sounds better than Octoward

[@morigahn]

I felt personally attacked by your closing statements lol Fantastic video, one of the more plausible theories I've heard.

[@IndecisionTelevision]

This is the best video in the sponge algorithm. Kudos

[@foxyalex2549]

This theory is actually surprisingly sound! Good job!

[@NeuroticBrainWormFarmer]

This was absolutely incredible.

[@O_t2_3]

What a depressing ending 😞 That is the one thing we can have going for the SpongeBob storyline that could actually be a huge thing if followed up. But it sucks how it's just an episodic plot. Poor Squidward. Mind blowing video theory btw. Awesome research 👏 Ps. Quick! Someone write a fix it fanfic I'm begging-

[@ploopyfudgewink9207]

Fantastic video, I’m genuinely thinking Spongebob is one of the greatest shows of all time (maybe i’m late on that, idk). Which how much subtext there is in this series that *just so happens* to align with logical conclusions, I can’t help but feel it’s on purpose.

[@irgjkena]

i feel like they probably weren't exiled but they left on their own not to say that this isnt the most coherent and concise theory about spongebob ive ever heard though

[@Squirreled_Studio]

That is another possibility.

[@drago6568]

when a troll arguement gets too real

[@retroshark8]

What I wote in my notes today: I watched a few genuinely great, researched, thought-out and well-written SpongeBob theories.

[@liamfit9170]

Instant sub. Your name "Squirreled" is golden.

[@TheMiraculousGuy]

you’re very underrated, this was a W theory btw great work!! ^^

[@Squirreled_Studio]

Glad you think so!

[@manintheline5331]

This is legit ingenous

[@Squirreled_Studio]

Thanks!

[@reactoryt9714]

Why does all of this guy's videos have to be so convincing...

[@TheThreatenedSwan]

The wealthy non-Squidwards are also completely unscrupulous while Squidwards species like to preserve their culture and unity

[@IsaacWale2004]

I have completely accepted this as Canon because of how well thought out it is and how much sense it makes.

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

Your acceptance isn't reality

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

Also it doesn't make sense just because you're religious

[@begalandersmith1325]

@@TravisWilson-r3w I don’t agree with you opinion either, you say A lot of people are “religious” just for watching this. In turn does it make you religious commenting on sooooooo many of these.

[@begalandersmith1325]

@@TravisWilson-r3w an neither is yours

[@IsaacWale2004]

@TravisWilson-r3w Yes it does. It makes perfect sense. And plus I'm not religious...

[@ianmcquestionable4017]

this is literally the best video ever

[@generaledelogu1892]

This is so weird it makes sense Love that your channel name is the longest monosyllabic word in english (in american pronunciation of course)

[@wildstarfish3786]

it's not monosyllabic even in american english though relled is it's own syllable

[@generaledelogu1892]

@@wildstarfish3786 in American English, it is usually pronounced like "skworld", being one syllable. Some people do pronounce it with two, like you said, as in "skwih relled" (in the majority of UK dialects and accents it is pronounced like that with two), but in my accent it's just one. It's dependent on how you speak, so for a lot of people the word "strengths" would be the longest monosyllabic word

[@forevermrsanime]

Squidward is an octopus.The creators have said he's an octopus, and Squidward has said this on a couple of occasions as well.

[@windws7137]

Id love to see more episodes of Squidward chilling with Atlantians Though ngl his design is better

[@Arcadia_warlic]

Almost makes me wish the series actually had consistent lore for this to matter.

[@ammash3000]

This went from amusingly silly, to convincingly depressing quite seamlessly

[@UPROARIOUSDINGUS]

rick and morty pfft, i love squidward atlantean theory now

[@user-vh9sf5xc9l]

At 11:06 it’s almost as the robot arm was designed to welcome a guest who was there before and the irony that it was done with a robot arm showed that the technological advancements were so ahead they can use a robot arm as a greeting tool

[@JelloPony]

Tbh, I never really even bothered learning much of any of the lore of SpongeBob because a lot of the time nothing made sense at all lmao.

[@ptero6606]

In the episode, "Patrick the game" Squidward says that he is an octopus. So yeah.

[@BRENTLOUISESaavedra]

After watching some of your videos. 7/10 squidward voice

[@liefnova3534]

While this makes sense I'd postulate a different possibility: Divergent evolution. I think rather than extreme degrees of body modification, it's more likely that the two species simply evolved separately-- likely due to differing environmental factors. And as for the bubble thing, it could be the exact opposite-- not that they were shunned for disliking the bubble, but that they dislike bubbles because they remind them (at their base evolutionary level) of a superior version of themselves.

[@ducky_urban]

I‘m looking at the time remaining in the video like damn bro you already convinced me in the first 5 min 😂 This seems pretty obvious looking back at it.

[@zombathinlostleghackercat5233]

This SpongeBob lore is on par with Minecraft's.

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

None of it is true you people need to stop making up fan stories on KZbin

[@K3KV]

9:55 His door number lol

[@Icameinclutch]

What about it?

[@K3KV]

@@Icameinclutch A "304 woman", a slang term meaning a promiscuous woman-when 304 is typed into a hand-held calculator, then turned upside down, the symbols resemble the word "hoe".

[@booqueefius329]

@@Icameinclutch304 lol

[@TheOneAndOnlyJinglebi]

@@Icameinclutchif you turn 304 on the head it looks like the word "hoe"

[@josephgrace5955]

Honestly even if it wasn’t full on modification, Squidward walks upright and it wouldn’tbe hard to assume that ancestors of his would see their tentacles fuse into actual legs. But I think you are right. The great disagreement about the bubble caused a splintering.

[@sdgeasg]

. i love your writing skills, this theory is pretty much fullproof

[@DeviousDimp]

Squidward confirmed Ashkenazi

[@milokonna]

While a bonkers theory, it was very entertaining.

[@user-br3oe1lc5y]

To add to this theory, look at the color of neptune and squidward. its very similar. I think the split was actually one of pride. The atlanteans in current times worship neptune while the squids worship themselves. The art they make is " in their gods image" while the squids make art in their own image. It's closer a relation to heaven and hell. The sin of pride being their downfall and atlantens giving up their earthly form to achieve something greater than themselves.

[@user-br3oe1lc5y]

oh, and on bubble blowing being in his genes, it was only when he was finally able to put his pride aside (out of spite mind you), and blow a bubble that he finally was able to become a talented clarinet player.

[@O_t2_3]

I've also noticed the biblical connotations.

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

They're not the same color

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

​@@user-br3oe1lc5yfalse

[@TravisWilson-r3w]

​@@O_t2_3there are none just because losers try to shove religious beliefs into anything and everything

[@Monkaehbutgameromg]

as a person who sat down and watched this whole entire video, i can confirm that this is the most rediculous video ive ever watched in my whole entire life

[@eclipseRz]

This means that ancient Atlanteans came to Earth during or before the Late Cretaceous period, apparently fought each other with (at the time) highly advanced ice cream tanks, split into two groups where one gained traits of cephalopods and one stayed the exact same till modern times, then the cephalopod alien people lost all their intelligence regarding machinery, space travel, and their own history as they only became interested in art and music. Like it’s not impossible but in reality, Squidward wasn’t designed to completely match a Squid for the same reason SpongeBob is a square sponge, it’s a more appealing design to general audiences compared to the real animals.

[@jamielishbrook2384]

SWUIDWARD IS AN OCTOPUS GOD DAMNIT!

[@Squirreled_Studio]

This is literally one of the first few points I talk about in the video. We see what octopuses look like in SpongeBob, and they look nothing like Squidward.

[@jamielishbrook2384]

@@Squirreled_Studio different breed of octopus maybe? I mean SWUIDWARD is stated in the show to be specifically a giant Pacific octopus. I mean we've seen other sponges, even SpongeBob's own parents, cousin, uncle, and grandma, and SpongeBob looks nothing like them but I don't see anyone arguing he isn't a sponge.

[@jamielishbrook2384]

@@Squirreled_Studio also,.and this actually just occured to me. Bikini bottom is located at bikini atoll. It's possible that squidards people in particular were mutated more heavily by the radiation than other octopi.

[@Kolesha]

​@@jamielishbrook2384Good points

[@TheSpirit242]

This was a great video!! I can't wait to see more from you!

[@Squirreled_Studio]

Thanks! I’m excited to make more for you.

[@walterthemighty7549]

SHit, they're basically high elves

[@imironbatmanjaredmontaug4477]

6:05 I got my Master's in Religious Studies!!!

[@BryceYoungclipzz]

W

[@zoron8952]

The creator said he's an octopus decades ago but thought octoward sounded bad

[@devernepersonal3636]

This makes too much sense. This feels right.

[@summerlewis7194]

I love this theory!!

[@benjaminvictor8767]

Great job! Squidward always look much weirder and humanoid than the other characters! It explains him feeling different than the other fish!

[@famman18]

maybe, Squirdward is immortal, but every one hundred years he forgets, but he is always brought back to his origins by his genetics

[@kuhatsuifujimoto9621]

this seems to harmonize with how real life cultures change after separation. it also could explain why squidward and all other squids choose to live in those mysterious moai.

[@JaredGriffiths2000]

Wow, awesome theory!

[@urphakeandgey6308]

I am usually very pessimistic about most online theories. Mostly because nowadays, people get too absorbed in "theory culture" to the point they start injecting science and logic that was very obviously NEVER intended. This is one of the rare theories where I think even if Stephen Hillenburg didn't intend it himself, someone in the writing team might have. I don't fully buy into it, but this an example of a theory that gets very interpretive without being too unrealistic and wanky.

[@CajunReaper95]

Has anyone seen the movie called vivarium? That’s what tentacle acres reminds me off for those who have not seen id recommend either looking up clips on here or watching the full movie you can possibly find it on Netflix depending on what region you’re from ik North America has it on Netflix, but seriously give it a watch so you can see what I mean!

[@Team_F6]

Keep posting these types of videos with those thumbnails. You gonna blowup 💪🔥

[@blazergamer6425]

So the theory of Bikini Bottom and Atlantis having a Civil War and Bikini Bottom is a break away state is possible.