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About This Quiz
Do you have any idea who's the fish that's always screaming "My leg!"? Or what the names of SpongeBob's parents are? Get ready to dive into many seacrets about your favorite Bikini Bottom residents!
The brains behind SpongeBob SquarePants is Stephen Hillenburg, a former marine biologist who loved to draw. While you've likely always known SpongeBob as SpongeBob, did you know he was originally going to be called "SpongeBoy"? As it turns out, the name was already claimed for a mop, so Hillenburg kept the first half of the title (he was worried children might mistake him for a block of cheese) and thus the SpongeBob title came to be!
SpongeBob SquarePants started as a television series in May of 1999, and after exploding in popularity, transformed into an empire. SpongeBob SquarePants can now be enjoyed in ways such as movies, comic books, video games, theme park rides and even a musical! Today, the TV show is known for being both the longest-running and highest-rated Nickelodeon series in existence.
Think you have what it takes to name all 40 aquatic animations just a screenshot? Then we have just one question for you: ARE YOU READY?!
(And don't worry — you don't have to know if mayonnaise is an instrument to take this character quiz!)
Bubble Bass
Plankton
Full name Sheldon J. Plankton, he's Mr. Krabs' most iconic rival. While the two might be sworn enemies, Mr. Krabs and Plankton share more in common than just a love for Krabby Patties — their birthday!
Man Ray
Dirty Bubble
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Gary the Snail
Sea bear
Mystery the Seahorse
In the episode, "My Pretty Seahorse," SpongeBob nicknames this horse-inspired sea character Mystery, though he toyed with other names (including Grace and Debbie). SpongeBob ends up sacrificing his own wants to let Mystery go and live free in the wild.
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Mermaid Man
Perch Perkins
Fred
Forest Ranger
This character appears in the "Club SpongeBob" episode, where SpongeBob, Patrick and Squidward all find themselves lost deep within the Kelp Forest. At last, this forest ranger shows up and turns to his trusty Magic Conch Shell for what to do next (which is ... nothing). All hail the Magic Conch!
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Mrs. Puff
Pearl Krabs
Margaret SquarePants
Karen
Karen lives alongside her husband Plankton, and the two work together in a series of attempts to steal the Krabby Patty's secret formula. Karen was named after the wife of the creator of the show, Karen Hillenburg.
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Snellie the Snail
Gary the Snail
Gary's full name is Garold Wilson Jr., though SpongeBob often gives him the nicknames "Gare" and "Gare Bear." Gary was adopted by SpongeBob SquarePants from the pound, and his favorite food is Snail-Po.
Mary the Snail
Lary the Snail
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SpongeBob SquarePants
The star of the show! SpongeBob SquarePants was born in 1986, making him in his 30s today. SpongeBob's character was designed by Stephen Hillenburg (an animator and former marine biologist).
DoodleBob
Patrick Star
Harold SquarePants
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Pearl Krabs
Like all whales, Pearl is a mammal and needs to breathe air, so to do this she keeps a supply of oxygen stored in her nose to keep her comfortable underwater. Since she was a baby, Pearl has slept in the same bed that her father bought for just $30.
Debbie Rechid
Mrs. Puff
Nocturna
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Mr. Krabs
Full name Eugene Harold Krabs, he's the sole owner of Bikini Bottom's favorite restaurant, The Krusty Krab. Mr. Krabs is the only main character of the show that's a parent (his daughter being Pearl Krabs).
Man Ray
Larry the Lobster
King Neptune
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Patchy the Pirate
Mermaid Man
King Neptune
King Neptune's character in the show is based on the Roman god of the sea. While King Neptune is commonly associated with "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie," he actually first appeared in season one in the "Neptune's Spatula" episode.
Squilliam Fancyson III
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Squidward Tentacles
Squidward Tentacles may be known for being bitter, but he's also a self-proclaimed master of many fine arts, including sculpting, painting, interpretive dance and, of course, playing the clarinet. Before going bald, Squidward had a head full with blonde, luscious locks.
Squilliam Fancyson III
Plankton
Mrs. Tentacles
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Flying Dutchman
Potty the Parrot
Patrick Star
Patchy the Pirate
Patchy the Pirate is more than just SpongeBob's biggest fan — he IS SpongeBob! Patchy is played by a man named Tom Kenny, who also just happens to be the voice for the star himself, SpongeBob SquarePants!
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Barnacle Boy
Old Man Walker
Kevin C. Cucumber
Kevin C. Cucumber is a sea cucumber, though his appearance is based more on a regular, landlubber cucumber. Kevin claimed to only be a member of the Jelly Spotters for fashion-related reasons.
Patchy the Pirate
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Evelyn Annette
Beatrice
Margie Star
Mrs. Puff
Do you know why Mrs. Puff continues to try and teach SpongeBob to drive, even after multiple failed attempts? It's because she made a promise to never give up on teaching "as long as a student is willing to learn," as mentioned in the episode "Doing Time."
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Hans
Flying Dutchman
The Flying Dutchman's beard is claimed to take 1,000 years to grow, and he doesn't like when it's shaved off (for fear of acne). The Flying Dutchman says he hasn't put on a pair of shoes in 5,000 years, but he still keeps one "dining sock" around.
Captain
Sally Dutchman
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Mr. Krabs
Jack Kahuna Laguna
Frank
Larry the Lobster
Larry the Lobster lives in Bikini Bottom, spending his time as a lifeguard at Goo Lagoon, weightlifting, or simply just hanging at the beach. He lives such a chill lifestyle that he's even coined his own mantra: "living like Larry."
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Dirty Bubble
Man Ray
Did you know that Man Ray was created to be a parody of Black Manta (Aquaman's nemesis)? Man Ray has proved to be very ticklish, so one surefire way to stop this evil mastermind is strapping on the tickle belt.
Karen
Flying Dutchman
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SpongeGar
Primitive Sponge
DoodleBob
For the most part, DoodleBob speaks in complete gibberish, aside from one eerie line he says in English while challenging SpongeBob: "You doodle! Me SpongeBob!" There was even a book published in 2014 about DoodleBob, titled — you guessed it — "DoodleBob."
Harold SquarePants
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Grandma SquarePants
Grandma SquarePants is the paternal grandmother to SpongeBob (with her son being Harold SquarePants, or SpongeBob's dad). It's said that Grandma SquarePants is so old that she can't even remember exactly how old she is.
Mama Krabs
Margaret SquarePants
Margie Star
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Bubble Buddy
While you might think a measly bubble couldn't cause any harm, SpongeBob and Bubble Buddy got into some serious trouble during this episode. Some of the issues the town had with Bubble Buddy included giving bubble money to Mr. Krabs, backing up the beach bathroom for two hours, and even causing a fish to drown in high tide (however THAT'S possible!).
Grubby Grouper
Dorsal Dan
Dirty Bubble
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Pearl Krabs
Karen
Sandy Cheeks
Sandy Cheeks is a squirrel from Texas who's made quite the change in scenery by moving below the surface. Sandy is credited with introducing the Christmas holiday to Bikini Bottom.
Princess Mindy
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Squidina
Squilliam Fancyson III
Squidward Tentacles first met Squilliam Fancyson III during high school band class. Squilliam went on to be an outrageously successful, multimillionaire band director while Squidward, well, didn't, leaving plenty of reason for why there's always been tension between the two characters.
Squog
Jeff Tentacles
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Alaskan Bull Worm
The Alaskan Bull Worm terrorizes Bikini Bottom, eating buildings (including SpongeBob's house), Sandy's tail and a fish's butt (two times). Do you know what the Alaskan Bull Worm's only line is in the entire series? "Ouch."
Rex
Man Ray
Plankton
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Mermaid Man
Thaddeus
Barnacle Boy
Barnacle Boy (real name Tim) is the crankier of the superhero duo featuring Mermaid Man (or "old coot," as Barnacle Boy often calls him). At his prime, Barnacle Boy supposedly became a sidekick sometime during the 1960s.
Francis
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Larry the Lobster
Thaddeus
Mermaid Man
Mermaid Man's real name is Ernie, which comes from the name of his voice actor, Ernest Borgnine. Mermaid Man claims that all of his powers (including controlling sea creatures, super strength, and of course, being capable of living underwater) come directly from his costume.
King Neptune
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Harold SquarePants
Harold SquarePants is the father of SpongeBob, and Margaret SquarePants is the mother. It's claimed that SpongeBob has Harold to thank for his impressive jellyfishing skills, as he got them from his dad.
Sherm SquarePants
Dorsal Dan
Captain Blue SquarePants
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Old Man Walker
Harold SquarePants
Buddy
Old Man Jenkins
On top of his straw hat, Old Man Jenkins seems to be a wearer of many other hats as well! He's known for being a farmer, sailor, miner and even a stuntman. Old Man Jenkins has a strong disliking for "flying machines."
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Man Ray
Tattletale Strangler
Dennis
Any fan of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie will know (and likely despise) Dennis, who was hired by Plankton to get rid of SpongeBob and Patrick in this film's plot. Dennis was voiced by Alec Baldwin.
Plankton
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Rocky
Buddy
Rex
When Gary ditches SpongeBob to hang out with Patrick (or rather, the cookie in Patrick's pocket), SpongeBob tries to make up for the loss by adopting Rex the worm, which is Bikini Bottom's version of a dog (just as snails are meant to be cats). The replacement "pooch" doesn't end too well, as Rex only sticks by SpongeBob for about a whole 25 seconds!
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Dennis
Bubble Bass
Flats the Flounder
Tattletale Stranger
While known as the "Tattletale Stranger," he is also referred to by the first name Mac by Patrick when the two share a jail cell. The Tattletale Strangler manages to fool everyone with a simple fake mustache disguise.
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SpongeGar
In the episode "Ugh," SpongeGar, Patar and Squog end up empty-handed after fighting over a fire only to have it go out. Likely some of the first signs of bubble blowing, SpongeGar partakes in this favorite activity by using a log filled with soap to create bubbles.
Primitive Sponge
Patar
Squog
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Fred
Nosferatu
Richard
Yep, as it turns out the haunting Hash-Slinging Slasher from the "Graveyard Shift" episode that shows up to the Krusty Krab is just a nervous applicant named Richard. At first, Richard's nostrils look like a menacing pair of eyes, which is one of several reasons for the Hash-Slinging Slasher mixup.
Dirty Bubble
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Johnny Elaine
Nat Peterson
Don the Whale
Perch Perkins
It's the Bikini Bottom News with Perch Perkins! Perch is known as the field reporter for the underwater city's popular news publication. Perch first appeared in the "Ripped Pants" episode, where he was the announcer for a Goo Lagoon surfing competition.
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Judy
Mary the Snail
Princess Mindy
Snellie the Snail
Snellie the Snail appeared in the episode "The Great Snail Race," where the pets of SpongeBob, Patrick and Squidward all competed in a race (where surprisingly, Patrick's pet rock won). Squidward claims to have paid a whopping $1,700 for Snellie!
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Bubble Bass
Some of Bubble Bass' talents include trickery, strength and the uncanny ability to hide things under his tongue (like pickles — twice). Throughout the series, Bubble Bass is known to live with his mother.
Grubby Grouper
Bubble Buddy
Harold "Bill" Reginald
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Grubby Grouper
Old Man Walker
Fred
Yep, there's actually a name for the iconic "My leg!" character. This two-word line is known for being the most popular gag, having the most appearances in episodes that any other of the show's running gags.
Thaddeus
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Junior
SpongeBob and Patrick become an unlikely parenting pair when the two discover a baby scallop lost in a coral tree. As the "mom," SpongeBob is once shown wearing rollers on his head to curl his hair, which appears to be orange in this episode.
Mystery the Seahorse
Clamu
Shelley
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Tom Smith
Billy Fishkins
Octavius Rex
Octavius Rex is known for being Pearl's ex-boyfriend. Octavius first makes an appearance during "The Chaperone" episode, where he invites Pearl to dance with him. Pearl declines, opting instead for SpongeBob's dance moves (more specifically, "Doing the Sponge").
Bryan Flounder
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Sam Star
Herb Star
Patrick Star
Patrick Star is known for being SpongeBob's right-hand man, and the two are often seen doing everything together (especially jellyfishing!). Patrick's parents are Margie and Herb Star, and he even has a sister named Sam.
Margie Star
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Fred
Old Man Jenkins
Tom Smith
You may know him for his famous "chocolate" line, but this fish has made several appearances on the show. Tom Smith is also the character seen in the "Pizza Delivery" episode, where SpongeBob and Squidward are in charge of delivering Tom's Krabby Patty pizza.
Scooter
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Grandma SquarePants
Sandy Cheeks
Pearl Krabs
Mary's mother
SpongeBob and Patrick manage to convince Mary's very elderly mother to buy chocolate with the promise that it'll keep her living forever. She even makes a second appearance on the show in Season 11, so you could say the chocolate worked!
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