Squidward Tentacles The Perfect Antagonist | Video Essay

A video essay that proves that Squidward Tentacles was the perfect Antagonist.
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0:00 Introduction
0:58 How is Squidward an antagonist force?
2:56 Complex
5:12 Using Protagonists values against them
7:20 Squidward gets in the way of Spongebob and Patrick
9:55 Motivation, Backstory

12:25 The Epitome of Evil
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Sources:

Robert Mckee - Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting

John Truby - The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller

Hitler - Part 1: The Road to Revenge | Those Who Shaped the 20th Century, Ep. 6

[omgiTzkitteh]

the best part of these are how they are actually believable and perfectly mimic pretentious video essays but after 5 minutes it becomes blatant satire

[sinclair]

This is proof that people will believe anything you say if it’s said with confidence

[cbgheel]

I completely forgot about your ironic videos and I was so invested until you mentioned Spongebob x Patrick

[Eduardo-lovs]

this video really give big A a hard time

[richardqustmrk]

Honestly, I thought this would be another stale boring video essay, but the point you brought up about homophobia and hitler really opened my eyes. 10/10.

[theactualmasterbeef]

This is legitimately perfect satire. This should be the new "A Modest Proposal."

[elivandrisse]

It took me until 7:38 to fully realize this was satire. Incredible job.

[stinkyfish]

I love content like this that gets you to really think about the media you consume. I always got antisemitic vibes from Squidward and now I understand why

[PXGetRipped]

Next video should be why Season 8 of Game Of Thrones was actually the best season

[IsaacWale]

"If he is your favourite character, you essentially like Hitler"
Not a quote I ever thought I'd hear in this context 😅

[AldenBunagCDAD]

I'm using this as an example of a character analysis for my 10th graders. They need to learn the art of satire and how to have fun with these kinds of things.

[Joshuiah]

I love how much so many random aspects of spongebob has been scrutinized so much and it's really fun to see all of these essays and the parodies of them

[EgaTehPro]

It's actually insane how few views this video has. Here from Atrioc, and I was completely down with you until about 6 mins in when it started getting obvious it was a troll. Funny as fuck dude this shit is excellently made.

[samba]

This kinda reminds me of descartes, who said 'i think therefore i am' this is indicative of spongebobs metanmic identity, unbarred by the antagonistic lustful vengeance felt by squidwards idealogically flawed reactionary tendencies

[michaelgear]

the internet's greatest endurance test

[ActuallyNotHayden]

This video is a triumph. Most youtubers will never make a video this good in their lives

This video demonstrates the absolute brilliance of the creator in the art of language and communication, and his devotion to the artistic drive. This is truly the beginning of a new era in video essays, and trumps all other “Spongebob Squarepants” theories on the interwebs.

[fakename]

I forgot what this channel was, so I assumed this was a normal video essay

[numberhaver]

Most people usually just make a bunch of hasty conclusions and misconstrue academic concepts, but I can tell that this video was thoroughly researched. Well done!

[squeezydoot]

I was doubtful about squidward being evil until he put the lemon in his tea and the Every Villain Is Lemons point was brought up