I wonder if this is a metaphor for the way the people around spongebob consume him: his joy, his labor, his selflessness, while offering nothing in return
I love how this pic shows SpongeBob has affection for Plankton, who’s adversarial towards him, and Squidward, who feels hostile indifference. SpongeBob understands that not everyone will like you, but they can still contribute to your wellbeing by being part of the spice of life
i really am better for most people as a concept. very few people can actually handle the reality of me, but they LOVE the idea of me. keep me there, keep me a fantasy.