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.

[CultOfMajora]

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

[audreymac]

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

[kookyflowers]

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

[nataliealliepage]

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.

[cheems]

Watched this with my mom

"This was such a cute and neat video"

Congratulations you got my mom's seal of approval

[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

[courtneycoghlan]

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

[sarinabina]

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.

[adriannajane]

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

[begalandersmith]

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.

[tommyfox]

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

[seancrosby]

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.

[penyu]

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.

[GreaterGrievobeast]

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.

[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.

[ProdigyMaster]

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.

[princembat]

yeah sure ill adopt that into my worldview