The UNSTOPPABLE Rise of SpongeBob SquarePants

Another year, another Fringemas! Today, I am joined once again by Scott The Woz as we talk more about SpongeBob SquarePants! We take a look at how SpongeBob SquarePants came to be as well as the person behind it all, Stephan Hillenburg. Join us as we share once again in our love for the yellow sponge, SpongeBob SquarePants!
Written By: Jordan Fringe & Scott The Woz
Edited By: Jordan Fringe & David Strickland
Channel Art By: Jerry Meehan

[@JordanFringe94]

Thanks so much for watching! A HUGE thank you to Scott The Woz for joining me once again for the end of Fringemas! Also, a HUGE thank you to everyone who has watched the videos this year, joined in on the fun of Fringemas and have supported me in general. I am very thankful to all of you for an amazing 2022! Merry Fringemas! Scott's Channel: kzbin.info

[@chrisakane9840]

Ngl tho the only reason new SpongeBob his even somewhat funny is because of the absurd faces they make. But it's a rip off of the "freeze face episode"

[@BrotherMag]

This show was a good bonding time for me and my nephew when my family got custody of him in 2005. We both grew out of it eventually. Still good times

[@theworstspeedrunner]

This was good

[@paulkanja]

My favorite show,, thanks for making xmas less shitty for me this year

[@borntoclimb7116]

Greetings from germany

[@MoonWielder]

Stephen Hillenburg will always be remembered for what he did for the world. His creations made me laugh and filled my heart with joy during my childhood. I'm glad that he was the one that started this show, Spongebob Squarepants. Gone, but not forgotten.

[@tuggarwillis7879]

That was perfectly well-said, TCA. He may not be with us today, but we will still have memories of his work and he will be remembered in our hearts.

[@icebreaker150]

Yeah

[@haleyhersh3850]

Amen brother

[@rakiahbaker5589]

R.I.P one of the best show creators.

[@clamcrewcarclub6017]

He still makes my friends and I crack up with references hahahah whenever someone makes the sound of squidward choking on his fork someone always responds with “SQUIDWARD! YOURE CHOKING!” And it gets us every time

[@starjkurage]

Imma be honest growing up I was a marine biology nerd so the fact SpongeBob was made by an actual marine biologist made me really happy

[@MrAboy97]

Yeah, and because of the show's popularity, I don't think it's gonna end anytime soon. 😊

[@benwasserman8223]

Few cartoons can say their lead is as iconic as Bugs, Mickey and Scooby-Doo. SpongeBob has definitely earned that title, warts and all.

[@rxanime535]

That’s definitely the Mount Rushmore of cartoon leads to stand the rest of time.

[@DinoCoke]

Bugs bunny and scooby doo are less known than spongebob in this age

[@rxanime535]

@@DinoCoke Bugs Bunny maybe but there’s a new Scooby cartoon every few years. Mystery Incorporated was highly regarded and I’ve got it in my top 5 all time for cartoons.

[@RafaThomy2006]

@@rxanime535 Dexter's Laboratory and Johnny Bravo Is Next For Jordan Fringe

[@MASTEROFEVIL]

100th like

[@rustyshackleford3107]

The older seasons of SpongeBob are absolutely brilliant.

[@devontamosley4487]

Seasons 1--3 and the first movie wasn't the golden age, it was the platinum age of comedy and witty humor.

[@JoeMamasBestie]

Me and my girlfriend put on season 1-3 when we're falling asleep

[@paulgilbert5278]

Seasons 1-3 are the Apex of modern comedy cartoons

[@xLadyRaine]

I just reattached the first 3 seasons. We always watch the Christmas special every year and it turned into a binge fest

[@XXSTEAKYXX]

Doing acid while watching those first three seasons was the most hilarious thing in my life. I swear I had to catch my breath because SpongeBob is built on punchline after punchline nonstop 😂

[@RekoBrowner]

stephen hillenburg is a legend. he never got his flowers or his full credit for having such a major impact and influence on multiple generations of kids, adults and animation with spongebob. his hardwork paid off,he changed the world. r.i.p.

[@brandonizaguirre2963]

Two of my childhood birthday parties were SpongeBob themed because I was truly obsessed with the show. SpongeBob piñatas, SpongeBob themed plates, sporks, cups, table tops, cake, the full package. I still have those childhood party photos and even now as a 26 year old guy, still love those underwater creatures that made my childhood something that I will never forget. Thank you, Mr. Hillenburg 🙏🥲

[@Spongyboi897]

I am glad that SpongeBob is still going strong for more future generations to enjoy and make fun memories with it.

[@quinnmackay-smith9352]

Even if the show ends in the next few years, the characters of SpongeBob that we’re all going recognize them. I think we’ll be iconic for generations to come.

[@jessehcreative]

I really hope the last season is sequential, gives all characters a farewell, and leads up to the first movie, Stephen Hillenburg’s canon finale

[@borntoclimb7116]

This serie was so good, the first 3 seasons are legendary and the reason for so many nice memes.

[@rikocoleman10]

4:54 Young Stephen looked just like Spongebob!🤣

[@joeyblowey3460]

Hillenberg's work on Rocko's Modern Life along with several of the same voice actors is unfortunately under appreciated. That cartoon was every bit as brilliant and clever as the first 3-4 seasons of SpongeBob. RIP Stephen, thank you for making my childhood awesome

[@AyeItsJu]

Thank you so much Jordan for your commitment to Fringemas ! You have unlocked so many memories for me with each video. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@JordanFringe94]

Thanks so much for the support! Merry Christmas!

[@SomeUnnoticedAnimatorAndEditor]

​@@JordanFringe94 This is dum question but what's Fringemas 😢

[@BearDenProductions]

Jordan and Scott are the duo that I needed!

[@jahquestanderson9471]

Band Geeks remains the best SpongeBob episode for me.

[@paulgilbert5278]

Most iconic. I dunno about it being the best tho

[@peijichan2589]

I totally agree! It's hilarious but also feel-good because it was one of the very few instances (if not the only instance?) where Squidward actually wins and everyone's happy--well, with the exception of Squilliam, but he doesn't count. 😂 And "Sweet Victory" is still as amazing today as it was back then.

[@gabrielkawa3477]

One of my favorite episodes

[@KylerWulff]

For me, it's that one, "Artist Unknown", or "Sailor Mouth".

[@jovandjukic7940]

Agreed.

[@ChasetheG]

I can’t wait for next Christmas when Jordan and Scott talk about SpongeBob again.

[@gracekim25]

YES

[@BrennySpain]

This is gonna be a yearly tradition right?

[@NintendoTV64]

Stephen Hillenburg was, is, and always will be, one of my biggest inspirations in the animation industry. He created a show that has truly stood the test of time and become a cultural icon on par with Mickey Mouse or Bugs Bunny, and one that was undoubtedly filled with love and passion in every sense of the word. The first 3 seasons still stand as some of the best episodes of any TV show ever, and it's hard to imagine what animation would be like today if it wasn't for SpongeBob. Thank you Stephen Hillenburg and rest in peace. You will live on in our hearts forever.

[@microfighterz]

While it was disappointing that they skimped on Sweet Victory for the Super Bowl, the Dallas Stars playing it before a NHL game was fantastic.

[@reversal]

The UNSTOPPABLE Rise of Jordan Fringe’s KZbin Channel! ❤️ Merry Christmas broski 🎄

[@JordanFringe94]

Merry Christmas man! Appreciate you!

[@DodotheNickelodeonFanboy]

@@JordanFringe94 same to you

[@APalavraDeNetuno]

Despite the newer episodes having some issues, I still love this show and the characters Stephen Hillenburg, the voice actors and all the artists working in Spongebob made. There are quotes and episodes that will be in everybody's memory for a very long time. And remember! When in doubt, pinky out!

[@haleyhersh3850]

Same! Sometimes the new episodes were sometimes weird but they still make this show make me love it even more. Also Scott’s parents are way much different than my mom cuz she hates Spongebob (the character)

[@TheHate222]

3 years, going on 4, and I am still upset about the halftime show. I'm glad they did it for the fans but for a lot of kids who are now adults Stephen Hillenburg was worth more than just a passing reference.

[@richie404]

What A Surprise to see Scott Here! SpongeBob SquarePants will always be One of my Favorite Cartoons that I always love watching so much. Thank you Stephen Hillenburg for creating a Wonderful Masterpiece that always made us laugh and bought Joy to us all. You will always be remembered in our Hearts.

[@Juno101]

When I think of Spongebob jokes, my mind instantly goes to "Nosferatu"

[@AndrewAce.]

That mention of _"Sweet Victory"_ really got me going. I don't think anything can top that legend in my book. Merry Christmas, Fringe, everyone. Thank-you, Stephen Hillenburg and friends, for the best show ever!

[@Sethafella]

I’m majoring in marine biology and this show helped that passion so much

[@starvalley2522]

There are a few things from the early 2000s that instantly give me nostalgia but for me it's always been Nick and CN shows, ads in between shows, and the Cartoon Network theme. There's something with early 2000s Nickelodeon that will always have a special place in my heart because that was my childhood.

[@timvasser9]

Weekends as a kid in the 90s were awesome! I can still remember staying up all night watching CN's Cartoon Cartoon Friday's and Toonami and Nick shows while also eating pizza and playing 90s computer games like Who Wants To Be a Millionaire and Paint with Gumby lol

[@Samuel-xs2yv]

I would have never expected Scott the Woz on this channel! What a gift!

[@GeekGhostGamerTop]

Thank you Stephen Hillenburg for allowing a South African translation to the cartoon, I was wondering and scared that the characters and the translated language (this being isiZulu) was going to click, but, after warming up to it, Nickelodeon Africa was kind enough to allow the translation, and I must say, it was an instant hit (and a few misses)

[@VongolaXZax]

Season's 1-3 will always be my favorite, but not all of the modern episodes are bad, I just prefer the classic humor from the old days lol.

[@gracekim25]

Mmm I was surprised that I’ve actually seen episodes from season 4 onwards without realising 😂

[@Pablo.673]

I only dislike 5 episodes from modern SpongeBob, but seasons 1-3 are a lot better.

[@TheOfficalMiki]

This used to be my favorite Nicktoon, but when Nickelodeon decided to make the change to nonstop reruns, I pretty much moved on to Danny Phantom. At least I can appreciate that to a degree, even though it was sort of poorly treated with a rushed 3rd season. Thanks nick, I hate you. Also, Merry Christmas Jordan!

[@rayewaddell9668]

But then again Danny Phantom ended right. Sure season 3 wasn’t that great and rushed but compared to other shows that didn’t get a finale like Catscratch, Teen Titans, etc at least it’s something.

[@TheOfficalMiki]

@@rayewaddell9668 I can agree there, I’d say the finale is fine, just not meeting our expectations.

[@jwanie366]

I’ve always judged each episode of SpongeBob individually, without considering which era it released in. The success of this show wouldn’t have been possible without Nick taking a chance on it. Unfortunately it seems to have become Nick’s biggest cash cow now

[@OJ_Juice07]

"Hey all", I smell another crossover between the two funniest KZbinrs on the website talking about the Greatest Nicktoon of all time!!

[@Cosmic_Lemon]

I like your pfp

[@Sparky_awtter]

Spongebob has been around all throughout my childhood, and it was awesome, very funny too. Rest in Peace Stephan Hillenburg, you will be missed dearly.

[@ethanreynolds4942]

noooOOOOOO!!! Its the last day of fringemas. :( this is the saddest and best day of the year.

[@JasLamArr91]

I just wish SpongeBob would go back to how it was before these new seasons.

[@Dezlite]

From what I see, the people working on the show right now don't want to make episodes like classic SpongeBob. It really sucks.

[@EpicCamraMan]

I remember as a kid me and my dad and sometimes even my mom would join me if I was watching SpongeBob, they used to tell me that it was the only cartoon that wasn’t too stupid so they were actually able to watch it and even enjoyed it

[@live4hockey2]

We used to use the Spongebob theme as a motivational Jodie during long ruck marches. Company Commander: "Are you ready kids?" Platoon: "Aye, aye, Captain." "I can't hear you!" *"AYE, AYE CAPTAIN!"*

[@STOlRMY]

Thank you for everything!! sad to see fringemas leave but appreciate the journey you took us on! ❤

[@JordanFringe94]

Thanks for all of the support!

[@Danosauruscrecks]

SpongeBob is. The first three seasons and the first movie are some of the best television you can ever watch with literally anyone

[@RadioDemon03]

The musical is also exceptionally good and truly helped me through tough times

[@JackassBagels]

I just wanna say I found your channel from the Jimmy video and I just wanna say WOW you did an awesome job pumping out these videos. Thank you for giving me quality content man! You are awesome! New favorite content creator Forsure, merry Xmas brother

[@JordanFringe94]

I appreciate the kind words and support! Thanks so much for watching, Merry Christmas!

[@BoxOKittens]

To this day, watching many of these episodes as they premiered are great childhood memories of mine. I can still remember wheezing with laughter along with my brother as we watched episodes like the pizza delivery or texas. And I will never forget watching the band episode, and having my tiny mind blown by the big musical ending.

[@LegendStormcrow]

Strangely enough, Ripped Pants is rarely quoted, despite having been played non-stop for friggen weeks while new episodes were made. I then didn't see the episode again for like a year.

[@2way93]

Man SpongeBob was the show every 90s kid knew and watched I remember 01 you couldn’t go anywhere without seeing some SpongeBob merch

[@paulgilbert5278]

2000s kid is more like it

[@2way93]

@@paulgilbert5278 eh yea but it started late 90s the best seasons any kids born post 2000 wouldn’t remember them well

[@timvasser9]

The 90s were peak for cartoons, I'm telling you! We got SpongeBob, Fairly OddParents, Angry Beavers, Catdog, Aaaaaaaa Real Monsters, Zim, Rocko, Ren&Stimpy, plus wayyy more on Nickledoen and CN!

[@annysafier7142]

Perfect timing. SpongeBob was such a big part of my childhood, I literally just got SpongeBob Hanukkah pajamas Friday night as a gift

[@almadinjohnchristophers.9014]

And SpongeBob has like the most number of flash games throughout the years, so much that it is nostalgic to look it again on KZbin on gamolays

[@josiahpurtee1156]

R.I.P. Stephen Hillenburg

[@justinganz1173]

Stephen Hillenburg worked right next to my hometown so it's awesome that a show I grew up with the man who created it worked near me and each time I go by the ocean institute i always think of him and the show

[@anroburger7689]

Great way to end fringemas 👌

[@SystemBlocked94]

Aye good ole Scott! Merry Christmas everyone see you all next year

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

Did I forget to just say that I love all of the freaking characters in the Spongbob series back then up till now??? Yeah they kickass man

[@slimewizard7350]

Its cool seeing Scott talk about a show with as much love and passion as he does when talking about games

[@geasobd]

I was so happy watching the first SpongeBob SquarePants movie on Nick!

[@finch5207]

This is already a classic

[@Astoopidmf]

What’s crazy that when Stephen said he wanted to leave but the network said “nah” and got Paul tibbit to lead. Yet the fandom blames tibbit for the reason why SpongeBob is going the direction it is and barely blamed Nickelodeon

[@HerooftheWild]

A SpongeBob video to end off this year's Fringemas, good stuff I just want to say Jordan, today marks one year since I subscribed to your channel, you always make the best content, 2022's content was great and I can't wait to see what you have in store for 2023 Thank you Jordan Fringe

[@JordanFringe94]

I appreciate the kind words and support! Thanks so much for watching!

[@zacharypeloquin340]

Almost every time I see an ambulance I say or think "we-woh-we-woh" 🤣.

[@jqze]

I love the reference to the "there is no spongeboy mop" video! You can tell this was thorough

[@Esziepants]

What a wonderful way to end Fringemas! I learnt so much, remembered so much, and found so many new things to watch. Thank you for all of your efforts, Jordan. It's paid off beautifully. Now get some rest >:(

[@ak_hoops]

Help Wanted was SUCH a classic!!

[@Transgirl17]

My childhood from the 90’s growing up amazing video u rock 🌸🌸🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🌸🎄

[@johnnyboy-ws3we]

Yeah it was I'm in my mid 30"s i still remember watching it when i was about to finish 4th grade

[@moniquepartee415]

I love being able to watch the older episodes with my 2yr old son and recite it word from word. He looks and gets so happy lol 😭😭 I thunk I am a bit bias to SpongeBob and love it!!

[@Jpny96]

Merry Fringemas Jordan! Thanks for making all these videos for us viewers. They mean more to us then you think! 🎄🎁

[@JordanFringe94]

Thanks so much for watching! Merry Fringemas!

[@skelelely]

This man is the TetraBitGaming of cartoons

[@grahamg1018]

Love the channel man! Every time I see a video that says "Do you remember...?", I immediately say "OF COURSE I remember!" That said, do you remember the show Stanley? I loved that show as a kid! I wanted a great big book of everything soooo bad 📖🦁🐬🐻

[@jaidalogan]

What SpongeBob did for me will be impacted forever. I think using the term reliable is right, it always just made me feel at peace with everything as a kid. Even though I watched and loved a lot of cartoons, as soon as that episode was over I would be looking forward to a SpongeBob rerun. I remembered tearing up after hearing that Hillenburg passed. He really impacted generations like everyone knows about SpongeBob. I’ll even say everything up to 2006 was really good. I wish it would go back to that same magic however a lot can be said if we can still watch the same old episodes over and over and love them just the same ❤ also Jordan you rock!

[@barneyjuniorYT]

This was an amazing video, Great work guys! Also did you know, President Obama said that SpongeBob Squarepants is his favorite cartoon character?

[@14vatochongo]

Growing up being named ocean I fucking hated it. Being given rainbow fish books, ocean “blank” scented everything, any gift I got was aquatic themed and I hated it. But SpongeBob was one of the few Aquatic things that I clung to and loved.

[@Zacman1123]

Merry Christmas Jordan and Scott.

[@JordanFringe94]

Merry Christmas!

[@christopheredwards788]

A good cartoon. Came out when I was 6. I watched it a lot growing up. Haven't seen too many newer episodes in the past 10 years. The older seasons are truly a gem. Newer episodes are good too. Thanks guys for this video and Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

[@JordanFringe94]

Thanks so much for watching! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@christopheredwards788]

@@JordanFringe94 You're welcome! Thank you!

[@osirisatot19]

Yeah our entire generation can quote the first few seasons, they were so impactful on our young brains. One of the best animated shows ever made, even if the newer stuff isn't up to par with the original stuff.

[@mathieuleader8601]

Hawaiian shirts & music a winning combination

[@MASTEROFEVIL]

The first 8 seasons plus the movie will always hold a place in my childhood

[@leanon9220]

Glad someone like the other seasons besides 1-3…

[@Pablo.673]

@@leanon9220 I love seasons 1-3 and like seasons 4 and 9B-13. I dislike seasons 5-9A though...

[@sansbazinga9821]

Another Fringemas and Holiday season in the books! Thanks for the ride! Can't wait to do it all again in a year (of course I'll still be watching your videos throughout the year) Merry Christmas and Happy new Year to all!

[@zkoopa4445]

To be honest I love all parts of this show. I'm what I'd like to call "a true SpongeBob fan" even having seen much of the spin-offs I also adore the notorious 6th - 8th seasons with the 4th and 5th being my most nostalgic era.

[@sissysovereign1294]

Ahaha my younger sister and I always quote classic SpongeBob episodes. To this day we still quote and laugh at the customer in Pizza Delivery who got punched out by Squidward after bitching about his Diet Dr. Kelp!🤣

[@FlyingDragoon8]

When Scott mentions that SB was a show you could show your parents and they'd laugh at rather than grimace at (Ren and Stimpy style) I immediately had a memory I wanted to share. I am in my 30s now putting my parents into their late 50s. I flew out to visit them for christmas last year and I remember waking up and going downstairs to see my dad in his La-Z-Boy watching spongebob unironically. He loves the show and I think that shows it's success from my perspective. He said it feels like the Simpsons before the simpsons got bad. It was just good humor. Anyways, thanks for the nostalgia trip.

[@johnnyboy-ws3we]

Wow i am in my 30"s as we'll we're you born in 1989 just like me i been watching spongebob squarepants for a while

[@jupiter_jazz]

spongebob is really one of the only shows where most parents probably have a favorite episode

[@GamerFunOriginallyAarush]

Merry Christmas, Jordan and Scott!

[@JordanFringe94]

Merry Christmas!

[@mrnotverypc7549]

RIP steven hillenberg legands never die

[@josephkeen7224]

I personally love all the seasons of the series and the first two movies (don’t care for the spin offs and haven’t seen the third film). It’s nice seeing some love given to the newer seasons, because I see a lot of hate given towards anything after the first 3 seasons (either seasons 4-8, or after), and while I understand why, I still find it charming, and love every season of the show, although I’m not going to dare pretend there isn’t some nostalgia blindness.

[@sackerlacker5399]

“Stephen Hillenburg loved the ocean” *makes lobster red instead of blue*

[@blanketman6470]

I feel ( in my opinion) that spongebob really started going down after the first movie, not off the back but very slowly still i have alot of wonderful memories of the older seasons of spongebob that i would love to rewatch again

[@Nothingdoneyet361]

You will be missed hellienburg your creativity will go on forever 😢

[@EssEsss4]

as a 20 yr old. i’m so glad i grew up w this.

[@JaredGriffiths2000]

Awesome video! I'll always be a fan of SpongeBob too!

[@cesarvictorino8624]

The only show keeping Nickelodeon alive.

[@RomaroBrandon]

That also needs to end!

[@gracekim25]

Correct

[@Qunarr]

It really is. Which isn't a good thing the series is terrible anymore. The new episodes are just a waste

[@Zacman1123]

@@RomaroBrandon agreed

[@sissysovereign1294]

I agree SpongeBob needs to rest in peace with his creator.

[@gracekim25]

Wooo merry Christmas Jordan and Scott! You know Scott?! 🤩

[@koldking]

Scott and Jordan are hands down my favorite KZbin comp

[@P-Star7511]

This is what scares me the most. What would Nickelodeon do if Tom Kenny died?

[@marshmallowfluff2nd413]

It's best not to think about that.

[@timvasser9]

Sadly,, probably what Disney is doing with James Earl Jones. They will probably use technology to splice different lines from Tom to make new lines. Example of this would be Toy Story 4 for Mr. Potato Head. They spliced Don Rickles's old lines to make new lines for Potato Head in TS4

[@jumpkickguy8247]

Band Geeks will forever be my favorite episode possibly for the epic song at the end and partially it was one of my few discs on my video now 😂

[@zkoopa4445]

The SpongeBob movie was the first piece of SpongeBob media to come out in my lifetime because season 3 finished in the summer of 2002

[@redhothare]

My favorite character is Patrick Star. In fact when I was younger, I wrote a story of Patrick fighting Thanos (with all Infinity stones) BEFORE Infinity war came out. And actually made a parody of Bohemian Rhapsody in Patrick’s perspective

[@jazzymyn13]

So happy to hear Scott in this video 🥹🥹

[@ShizuruNakatsu]

It's funny. Even without knowing (at the time) that Stephen Hillenburg left after the movie, or that the first three seasons were generally considered the best... Every time I quote the show, or name my favourite episodes, or my favourite jokes and references, they are ALWAYS from seasons 2 and 3, with some from season 1.

[@Egirl_Jasmine06]

You never don't get cartoons with that much passion and love anymore it's sad 🥺🥺

[@ActionJaxx]

Yea. This show was my childhood. The first 3 seasons of this show are the best of any show every made. I’ll always be able to quote this show and remember it fondly. Always coming back to it once in a blue moon for the nostalgia, respect, and love for the show of my childhood.

[@hendrixc6988]

My daughter loves spongebob shes 3 and I only buy her the vintage toys and shes got every plushie character. She has them all arranged in her room with spongebob artwork on the walls with lifesize stickers.

[@sonicstarman9663]

Dang it, why'd you have to make me tear up dude lol

[@Caine7ify]

Funny thing, it's due to his voicework in Mission Hill that Tom Kenny brought Spongebob to life