#4
Pickles
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Writers: Steve Fonti, Chris Mitchell, Steven Burns, Storyboard: Jay Lender, Animation: Tom Yasumi, Creative: Derek Drymon
Release Date: August 21, 1999
SBmania Rating: 8.5
PieGuyRulz Rating: Good
Mr. Enter Rating: N/A
Now this episode is a very interesting one. I think that it's a very hilarious episode, and has an interesting plot of "SpongeBob losing his memory" (in a different way than getting amnesia in "What Ever Happened to SpongeBob") and forgetting how to make Krabby Patties. And it was great to see a different type of antagonist this time, Bubble Bass, who is pretty much a bully type of character who seems to dislike SpongeBob and want to ruin his career.
As I said, one of the best things about this episode is that it is really funny. Well, if you take a look at the beginning of the episode, it is really hilarious! XD Squidward being a grouchy employee was actually really funny this time, since we didn't actually see his complain or anything, and it was clear that he was being lazy and impatient. And his "comments" were also really funny. The customers being kinda ridiculous, and SpongeBob's unique way of making Krabby Patties was also really funny. Just look at these quotes below to see what exactly I am talking about:
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"Hmmm...uhh...oh, I'll have a...
[Squidward takes out pencil and paper] ...no.
[Squidward puts pencil and paper away] Maybe...
[takes out pencil and paper] ...no.
[Squidward puts pencil and paper away] Hmmm...I'll have...
[takes out pencil and paper] ...no. Or maybe..."
"Are you planning on ordering today, sir?"
"I'll have a Krabby Patty."
[Squidward writes down order]
"How original."
"And with extra onions."
"Daring today, aren't we?"
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"One cryin' Johnny comin' up! First bun, then patty, followed by ketchup, mustard, pickles, EXTRA ONIONS, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and bun, in that order. One cryin' Johnny! Up!"
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"It's been a thrill serving you."
"Can I get some extra salt?"
"We're all out."
"Could you check?"
"No."
And not to mention, the best quote of this particular scene...
Favorite Quote:
I love how this is a ridulously long order, with references to In-N-Out, and hilariously random things that I'm not sure what they mean and how they would go into a burger. And Squidward's response is hilarious! XD
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"I'll take a Double Triple Balty Deluxe on a raft, four by four, animal-style, extra shingles with a shimmy and a squeeze, light axle grease, make it cry, burn it, and let it swim."
"We serve food here, sir."
So anyway, once Bubble Bass shows up, we see that he apparently must have knew SpongeBob in the past. And when he tries his Krabby Patties, he "claims" that SpongeBob forgot the pickles. And then SpongeBob reputation starts to get ruined... and his memory. Mr. Krabs also losses two whole bucks! Oh no!! He will go bankrupt!!! But yeah, this scene with Mr. Krabs was actually really funny (eg: "How's about a free glass of water? A dozen free glasses of water! I'll even put ice in it! No! Come back! Two dollars! Two dollars, no! No!"), with the really tiny "money-back guarantee," and especially since it's one of the only times that Mr. Krabs was cheap in this episode. (The other time was when he says "All we need to do is get your confidence back. So, you can make me more money! I-I-I mean, patties.") So anyway, SpongeBob tries to make Krabby Patties (like this appetizing one that consists of "Bun down, shoe, mustard, pan, bun") , but this whole "pickles" dilemma caused him to literally go looney and forget how to make Krabby Patties. Mr. Krabs advises SpongeBob to take the day off, instead of yelling at him or firing him like a flandizered Mr. Krabs would do. And he puts the amazing chef Squidward on kitchen duty instead! Wonderful!
Oh yeah, and this scene is also hilarious!
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"The door! The door! Mr. Krabs, the front door is missing!!"
So SpongeBob goes back home, and not only has forgotten how to make Krabby Patties, he forgot how to do ANYTHING! He even forgets how to sleep on his bed:
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"Oh...was it mattress, mattress, sheets, pillow, then SpongeBob? Or... D'oh...think, Sponge! Oh yeah! It was mattress, SpongeBob, mattress, then sheets, pillow. Aw, this isn't right. Wait, this isn't right either. Nope. Nuh-uh. Negative. C'mon, c'mon! Get it right. Wrong. Wrong! Wrong! Nope! Naw! Negatory! Nyet! Aww, I almost had it!"
At the next day, we see that Squidward is ...great... at making Krabby Patties. :P
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"Hey, he burnt my Krabby Patty."
"He burnt my fries."
"He burnt my shake."
So Mr. Krabs realized that he needs SpongeBob back. He takes a visit to his house, and as we can see, SpongeBob has completely gone INSANE!!! (And the background music is reversed!)
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And he talks weird...
"Mr. Krabs, hello. Do you how do?"
"I anything can't do right since because pickles."
"I think don't ready back to go to work, Mr. Krabs."
"I how do that?"
So Mr. Krabs tries to help SpongeBob regain his confidence back and get his life back in order by making a Krabby Patty. And then he get this hilarious scene, which reminds me...
Favorite Moment:
This part when the day turns to night and night turns to day repeatedly, with that dramatic music, and SpongeBob "trying" to figure it out while Mr. Krabs is bored waiting is just hilarious!
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Especially when this happens... "[
SpongeBob reaches for a bun and Mr. Krabs gets excited. SpongeBob puts bun back down] No, no, no, no, no."
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So then, SpongeBob finally gets it!!!
"I got it! I got it! It's all very clear to me now, Mr.. Krabs!"
"It is?"
"Yes! I finally realize that I can't do it! I can't do it, Mr. Krabs! I'm a failure!"
"Don't talk like that!"
"Don't you get it, you crustaceous cheapskate! I can't make a Double Krabby Patty with the works! I can't put a patty on a bun, with lettuce, cheese, onions, tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, pickles, and top bun together in that order!"
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So he finally comes back to the Krusty Krab, and we get this really cool climax scene that honestly looks like something that would be in a 22-minute special. SpongeBob comes back to the Krusty Krab and "faces off" Bubble Bass in a chance to regain his reputation and confidence.
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(And Squidward sort of breaks the fourth wall since he is "embarrassed" when the camera points at him, while he is "admiring" himself.)
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But... he apparently forgot the pickles again!!! "You failed again, SpongeBob LoserPants!" (By the way, Bubble Bass laughs weird.)
However, SpongeBob realizes something! "Wait a minute! Look! He's been hiding the pickles under his tongue the whole time!" Wow, SpongeBob is shown to be actually intelligent, since he was able to figure that out, whereas no one else did. But anyway, it turns out that Bubble Bass was being a jerk and a BIG PHONY all this time and pretended that SpongeBob forgot the pickles. Well, that sort of doesn't make any sense since he could've just swallowed the pickles, and it also doesn't make any sense that he still has the pickles from last time underneath his tongue... And some lady's car keys. But I can forgive this, because what can I say... Bubble Bass is an IDIOT! Also, I kind of wish that he got his comeuppance since he caused all of this to happen to poor SpongeBob and the Krusty Krab, but it's safe to say that he's probably now one of the most hated creatures in Bikini Bottom because of this. (And he did get trapped in a burning building in "Plankton's Good Eye." Maybe that was arson. Just kidding.)
So anyway, everything is back to normal!
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"Hip Hip Horray!"
Don't forget about Squidward!
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"Hip Hip Boo!" (Poor Squidward...)
Overall, I gotta say that this episode is really underrated. Sometimes even I forget how good it is. This episode is downright hilarious, had a pretty interesting plot, the climax was cool, and it was really cool to see all those ridiculous things happening once SpongeBob lost his
memory confidence. :) Also, Mr. Krabs was in character by being a fatherly figure, while still being his cheap self. SpongeBob was also in character, since he was his everyman self, while being silly in a way that's not really his fault and not annoying. So there you have it, you've got an episode that has a good plot and good humor, and is what I think one of the most overlooked episodes in this season.
I'm excited to hear you talk about these.
