Why there's only one good spongebob movie

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[framesofnick]

I took this video down earlier this year after conversations on Twitter reached an incredibly unhealthy turn. I threw childish fits and verbally attacked people I didn’t know and looking back on all of it it just feels so stupid to let it even reach that point. So why did I make this video public again? Well I realized it was stupid to take down and act like I could erase it. My comments towards the end of the video were tasteless and I’ve decided to let that publicly sit on my channel rather than hide it like a coward. I put the entire discussion behind me mostly but I’ve realized new people will discover this video every now and then and spark a whole new conversation about it and that is beyond my power even if I attempt to act like this video never existed. I do and did not know Stephen and it was weird of me to make those final words claiming like I did in a dramatized fashion. I’m proud of a majority of this video but I think I should be taking the criticisms to heart even from the people that turn it nasty. I can do better, and I will do better. It’s immature of me to hide mistakes, I want to show the world what I really care about without tearing others down that don’t deserve it. From this video I received death threats and harassment the likes of which I’ve never seen in my entire YouTube career. Making this video public again might eventually lead to the same thing but I want to try wearing this criticism on my chest instead of attempting to shed it. If you read this far thank you. And if you’ve hated me for this video against later years SpongeBob, I just want to say I appreciate you for telling me I need to do better

[JackSpadeVT]

My favorite thing about the first movie is that Plankton has failed to steal a burger from a burger joint for years, but successfully stole the crown for their king/god from a highly secure castle in his first try. Love this movie, I mean that

[Queen_Of_Discord]

I remember shortly after Stephen Hillenburg died, the state college in my town had a midnight showing of the movie to honor his memory and celebrate his life. My dad was convinced that we didn't need to be in a rush to get to the theater because who is gonna be watching the spongebob movie at midnight? We walked into a completely packed theater and my dad remembered that college kids 1. don't sleep, and 2. grew up on old spongebob. Of course the place would be packed. We were fortunate enough to get a seat because a guy and his two friends were willing to stand at the back of the theater and give us their seats. Anyway, that was probably one of the greatest movie-viewing experiences of my life, because nobody cared about "proper theater etiquette." When the pirates yelled out, "Tickets to the spongebob squarepants movie!" everyone in the theater just started cheering and singing along with the theme song. There were other moments like this, but the other most memorable moment was when the entire theater screamed, "DADDY, in unison. Truely a magical experience.

[cartoonmaster]

As a kid, I never realized that Dennis stepping on Patrick and SpongeBob was a callback to Plankton being stepped on by SpongeBob in the beginning.

[SaltpeterTaffy]

I first saw the first movie on TV. During the scene where Spongebob and Patrick were drying out, I thought "I can totally imagine a theater full of crying children."

And then it zoomed out to all the crying pirates. I did not expect such swift vindication. One of the greatest movie moments.

[hotaru]

I think part of David Hasselhoff working was that
1. It was so unexpected until
2. That Hasselhoff just seems so legitimately, honestly, *excited* to be a part of it. His happiness is contagious.
3. They embrace the goofiness of it completely.

[scoopsdookie]

I like how even though they failed to save Mr. Krabs they recognized that they made it to Shell City. They didn't necessarily win, but they did what they set out to do. They proved themselves and they embraced that. They didn't wallow in their failure like other stories would have done. I also like the message that you can be young at heart and still be a capable person.

[brandonm]

The heat lamp scene was unnecessarily emotional for a Spongebob film. Very well executed too

[thehistoryandbooknerd]

The SpongeBob Movie (2004) gives a message of self acceptance; if you’re a goofball, no matter your age, you’re capable of doing amazing things. It’s amazing ❤

[CinnamonGrrlErin]

Almost 20 years later and I still sing "I'm a Goofy Goober" on a semi-regular basis

[justsomeguywholovesberserk]

Fun Fact: Stephen Hillenburg actually wanted the first spongebob movie to be the finale of Spongebob and honestly that would have been better in my opinion

[kaz]

David Hasselhoff helping Spongebob and Patrick out of nowhere and it never being explained is one of the funniest things I've ever seen in an animated movie

[godspellflowerfr]

Rewatched the first movie again recently and as a full adult was seriously impressed with how tight the writing was! The plot line was so tight, I don’t think there were really any filler scenes at all. Not only did every moment mean something to the plot or characters, but then they packed each one with the goofiest jokes and gags that represented the beloved energy of SpongeBob perfectly. I miss Stephen so much. I hope he passed away feeling deeply proud of the amazing world he created in his lifetime

[Jack_Woods]

It kinda feels dystopian how little support is given to new talent, and how much the big TV networks and studios in general rely on what once was good, literally ruining it because they don't understand what makes them good, and they're not willing to try, so they're pupetting a whole bunch of rotting corpses, many of which the creator is already dead.

[Alex_Barbosa]

The part where SpongeBob and Patrick are laying there dying and singing the song that has represented their childish fun and optimism throughout the movie acknowledging that it was that optimism and friendliness that has gotten them as far as they made it all while accepting their death and celebrating that triumph in their final moments, literally, unironically, makes me cry everytime without fail. I love it so much. This movie legit gave me a life lesson I cherish to this day and has made my life legitimately all the better for it.

[fynnthefox]

Dennis is literally the most intimidating SpongeBob villain.

[chocolateisbrown]

Honestly the final scene in the first movie leading into possibly one of the greatest end credits themes fills me up with so much joy every single time I watch it...

[mutantsandmemes]

In my eyes, the original SpongeBob movie will always be the true ending to the SpongeBob franchise. It's absolute perfection in terms of storytelling, character portrayal, musical numbers, references and humour - as opposed to its successors, who treat the audience like 5 year olds (the lame jokes and the over-explaining of jokes).
Not to mention, "Ocean Man" is a banger of an end theme.

[iLikeCrabrangoons]

Growing up I never considered the SpongeBob movie the "ending of SpongeBob" but I can really see how it's a fitting end to the character. That movie was a banger and I loved it and still do

[mushmush]

It's really crazy how the last spongebob movie put in a literal gambling scene for an audience they presumed were children.
Hillenberg used the ice cream scene as both a creative censor, a fun gag, and a nod to older children and parents who enjoy the humor but understand that children should not be directly exposed to themes related to drugs and alcohol.