Why I have made the difficult decision to give up SpongeBob SquarePants after Season 12

[Sara SquarePants]

I feel it's time for me to leave this show behind

After all the deaths of prominent people involved with the series and the fact I'm slowly moving away from kids' cartoons, I feel I am making the correct decision

I just feel SpongeBob is no longer enjoyable IMHO

It's incredibly sad and heartbreaking that I'm being forced to do this but I'll remember how SBSP used to be good

Maybe if the show gets watchable again, I'd give it another chance

As for right now I am done

Since this is a SpongeBob SquarePants fansite and since I used to like the series, I will still come here for other stuff

 

[spongedude]

"It's not you. It's me."

;)

 

[Sara SquarePants]

"It's not you. It's me."

Um...what?

LOL

Are you saying you're the reason I'm giving up the show?

Not true at all!

My decision has absolutely nothing to do with any members on here

 

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I feel it's time for me to leave this show behind

After all the deaths of prominent people involved with the series and the fact I'm slowly moving away from kids' cartoons, I feel I am making the correct decision

I just feel SpongeBob is no longer enjoyable IMHO

It's incredibly sad and heartbreaking that I'm being forced to do this but I'll remember how SBSP used to be good

Maybe if the show gets watchable again, I'd give it another chance

As for right now I am done

Since this is a SpongeBob SquarePants fansite and since I used to like the series, I will still come here for other stuff

That is very true. I think the true renaissance of the show was Season 9b and Season 10. There have been a few episodes in S12 that are very season 6 esque, especailly the Nitwitting.

 

[Sara SquarePants]

That is very true. I think the true renaissance of the show was Season 9b and Season 10. There have been a few episodes in S12 that are very season 6 esque, especailly the Nitwitting.

Thanks for understanding

 

[Sara SquarePants]

I just feel without Stephen Hillenburg, SpongeBob will have all its charm sucked out of it

 

[Lizstaria]

I understand how you feel about it, sadly i think after its better recent season(s) i think it'll quickly go downhill.

 

[Sara SquarePants]

I understand how you feel about it, sadly i think after its better recent season(s) i think it'll quickly go downhill.

Again, thanks for understanding

Most of the fanbase doesn't want to believe someone could actually *gasp* lose interest in SpongeBob SquarePants!

 

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I just feel without Stephen Hillenburg, SpongeBob will have all its charm sucked out of it

They recorded TONS of episodes before Hillenburg passed away, but I think one or two of the new episodes next month are gonna be the first to be produced after his death. I heard that Birthday Blowout was the last episode to be made before Steve passed away

 

[Octavionknox888]

It's Ok

 

[Sara SquarePants]

They recorded TONS of episodes before Hillenburg passed away, but I think one or two of the new episodes next month are gonna be the first to be produced after his death. I heard that Birthday Blowout was the last episode to be made before Steve passed away

I do not know what Hillenburg's true last episode was thanks to Nick airing everything out of order

But it's safe to say it would be AFTER Season 12

 

[Sara SquarePants]

Of course it depends on if the entire season was completed prior to his death

 

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I do not know what Hillenburg's true last episode was thanks to Nick airing everything out of order

But it's safe to say it would be AFTER Season 12

It's very annoying how nick is airing the episodes out of order. Squid's on a Bus and The Goofy Newbie are 20 segments apart in production, but they're airing on the same day.

 

[Original Raw and Uncut]

Of course it depends on if the entire season was completed prior to his death

I think Birthday Blowout was his last episode. There's no way they finished the entire season before his death.

 

[Sara SquarePants]

We'll find out soon but you could be right!

If that's the case then I needed to stop watching after the Birthday special

...Wait a minute!

If "SpongeBob's Birthday Blowout" really was Stephen Hillenburg's final episode, then why did "Karen's Baby" and "The Krusty Bucket" still have him listed as an executive producer?

 

[spongedude]

Um...what?

LOL

Are you saying you're the reason I'm giving up the show?

Not true at all!

My decision has absolutely nothing to do with any members on here

Haha, no!

I was just offering a gentle ribbing on your post. The ol' cliche, "it's not you, it's me," is the stereotype when you break up with someone (and it's really their fault, but you don't want to hurt their feelings). Since you're breaking up with the show... eh, I think my point's been made.

Anyhow, it doesn't matter much. My SpongeBob viewing days are few and far between. Do what makes you happy. ;)

 

[Sara SquarePants]

Haha, no!

I was just offering a gentle ribbing on your post. The ol' cliche, "it's not you, it's me," is the stereotype when you break up with someone (and it's really their fault, but you don't want to hurt their feelings). Since you're breaking up with the show... eh, I think my point's been made.

Anyhow, it doesn't matter much. My SpongeBob viewing days are few and far between. Do what makes you happy. ;)

Ah I get it

In a way, I am "breaking up with the show" because I have stuck with it for SO long

I just hope the show doesn't make it to Season 20

13 or 14 is a nice stopping point IMHO

 

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Ah I get it

In a way, I am "breaking up with the show" because I have stuck with it for SO long

I just hope the show doesn't make it to Season 20

13 or 14 is a nice stopping point IMHO

How long have you been watching the show. I've been watching since 2004

 

[Sara SquarePants]

How long have you been watching the show. I've been watching since 2004

I'm actually not sure

2004 is probably my answer too because I know for a fact I did not watch the show when it first premiered

I have no memory of seeing "Help Wanted/Reef Blower/Tea at the Treedome"

 

[CannedBread]

I feel it's time for me to leave this show behind

After all the deaths of prominent people involved with the series and the fact I'm slowly moving away from kids' cartoons, I feel I am making the correct decision

I just feel SpongeBob is no longer enjoyable IMHO

It's incredibly sad and heartbreaking that I'm being forced to do this but I'll remember how SBSP used to be good

Maybe if the show gets watchable again, I'd give it another chance

As for right now I am done

Since this is a SpongeBob SquarePants fansite and since I used to like the series, I will still come here for other stuff

I see what you mean. I feel that some of this is due to most of us growing into adults, however spongebob has definently dumbed down since like season 8ish. Don't get me wrong, some episodes are still enjoyable, no doubt, but it is just too immature for me sometimes. I still think the writers have some potential of writing a good episode, but like I said i'm with you, this show has really gone completly mediocre and childish. I also stand by the fact that their hasn't been a good season since season 4. I still am going to continue to watch the show and (hopefully) enjoy some of it.