Looking for threads about Spongebob's staying power 20 years on

[eliugra]

Hi everyone, long time lurker/member, not-often poster here.

I'm looking for threads on SBMania Forums that best illustrate fans' opinions why Spongebob has had such a long run for 20 years. Or ideas why Nickelodeon/Viacom has treated it as its "cash cow" for so long. If anyone could point me in the direction of such comments, like to links to forum threads, I'd really appreciate it. I've tried a couple of forum searches very briefly, but I hoped those of you who are on here more often could help me. (It is impressive the staying power this forum has had, too, over 14 years!) Thanks in advance!

 

[eliugra]

It is fun to see threads like these in the 4 to 5 years later context!

Do you think that SpongeBob could make it to 20 years (or more)?!

This show has been so successful through the years, because 1)SpongeBob is still gaining new fans who are being introduced to the show (little kids, or people who never watched it) 2) Season 8 and 9 so far seem to be attracting lots of the older fans :) 3)Nickelodeon obviously can't survive...

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Do You Think SpongeBob Will Make It Another 15 Years

I think SpongeBob will survive another 15 years because, as long as it continues to make Nickelodeon money, Nick wouldn't cancel it. Unless, of course, one of Nick's other shows (I'm calling Harvey Beaks).

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[Grass-Skirt-Chase]

It's His 20th Anniversary! - What Some Think About SpongeBob

As you probably already know, the 20th anniversary of the hilarious cartoon “SpongeBob SquarePants” was Wednesday, May 1st, 2019. Spo...

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It’s my own article and it needs some work, especially towards the ending.

 

[ssj4gogita4]

I'll be able to help with this on Friday/Saturday as I have these days off of work.

 

[eliugra]

@Grass-Skirt-Chase I'm curious why you say you wouldn't want to continue recruiting more fans. Just because the show's plenty popular?

@ssj4gogita4 thanks! Long time!

 

[Grass-Skirt-Chase]

@Grass-Skirt-Chase I'm curious why you say you wouldn't want to continue recruiting more fans. Just because the show's plenty popular?

@ssj4gogita4 thanks! Long time!

Well, that’s where I need to revise the ending. It’s a bit off topic and wasn’t the focus of my article, so it’s a little random. The reason I said that was because I meet so many adults and children alike who either don’t like or can’t watch SpongeBob. It bothers me because I’ve gotten so much enjoyment from SpongeBob, and I wish people wouldn’t just call it a dumb show and forget about it. We all have different tastes, but it makes me feel better to know that I don’t have to make people like SpongeBob. I don’t have to try to prove a point. SpongeBob already has so many amazing fans who actually understand the true awesomeness of SpongeBob SquarePants.

I sound like a nerd.

 

[eliugra]

Nothing wrong with being a fan of something, as long as things in your life are enjoyed in moderation! I was just wondering.

 

[ssj4gogita4]

SOS: Why do you love SpongeBob?

Hi - I need help with a SpongeBob project and who better than true fans to tell me why you love him so much! What makes him/the show timeless and unique after 20 years? What are your favorite things about him/the show (humor, positivism, friendship with Patrick, etc)? Any thoughts would be...

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(Even though recent, it should show you why it's still going)

SpongeBob's Legacy and How It Will Be Remembered in 70 Years

I was thinking about this in the shower today and I was thinking about the lasting, enduring appeal of characters like Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Popeye (of course I had to mention my all time favorite cartoon character here, sorry) and so many others from several generations ago and since...

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How "SpongeBob Squarepants" Stayed Fresh and Subversive Over 15 Years

Images via Nickelodeon. SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the most polarizing figures in cartoon history. Some find the Nickelodeon character annoying and can’t stand his irritable laugh, while others think he’s the most adorable creature in all the seven seas. Love him or hate him, the...

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https://www.sbmania.net/forums/threads/spongebob-still-soaking-up-ratings-after-10-years.24335
(10 years but whatever)
https://www.sbmania.net/forums/threads/did-spongebob-ruin-nickelodeon.62143
o_o

Is it wrong I don't like Nickelodeon and SpongeBob SquarePants anymore?

I'm sick of how Nick is so popular Same with SpongeBob Therefore I feel I need to give up the show because all it's bringing me is unneeded stress So I'm giving up SpongeBob SquarePants Sayonara SpongeBob! I just can't deal with this anymore

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