@mattforney They did ceremonial burnings (not destroying the forest) because it was beneficial for the environment. When the forest service started banning ceremonial burnings and planting excess trees, their actions caused there to be the forest fire endemic that we have today
Squidward was in his 40s in 1999 meaning he had his prime years during the AIDS crisis. It’s likely he spent a large portion of his life closeted or self-loathing. It makes sense he would resent SpongeBob’s carefree lifestyle. SpongeBob is everything Squidward couldn't be