Ask SpongeBob

Got a burning SpongeBob Question? Want to know what Sandy eats for breakfast? Or how many pairs of shoes Pearl owns?

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Q: What is Mr. Krabs'mums name? - spongiesquare

A: Mr Krabs Mum’s name is Besty Krabs. She is very strict and wears a purple dress and large blue glasses. Did you see the episode where she dated Plankton? He even asked her to marry him! Mr Krabs was very happy when she said no!

Q: wat does planktons w.i.f.e. stand 4? - jodsta

A: W.I.F.E stands for Wired Integrated Female Electroencephalograph. Her name is Karen Plankton and she is much smarter than Plankton! Did you know that she’s the one who usually comes up with plans to steal the Krabby Patty Secret Formula?

Q: why don't you have a driveing game? - OlF

A: We’ve got lots and lots of games for you to play on the SpongeBob website! There’s one where you have to get Patrick an icecream on a hot day, another where you play a card game with the Bikini Bottom crew and even one where you make Krabby Patties! We put up new SpongeBob games as often as we can!

Q: Who plays pearls voice. - ansu

A: Lori Alan is the voice of Pearl Krabs.

Q: why do you like to blow bubbles - afgan

A: SpongeBob LOVES to blow bubbles! He can blow bubbles in all sorts of shapes and sizes – he can even blow bubbles in the shape of different animals!! Do you like to blow bubbles?

Q: Why does sandy have a airsuit? - bloxer5172

A: Sandy is a squirrel, which means that she can’t breathe underwater. When she is outside of her Treedome, Sandy has to wear an air-filled suit so that she can breathe. It kinda looks like an astronaut's space suit!

Q: spongebob why dont u make a new episode - sourab

A: Where have you been? SpongeBob has been making new episodes! Have you been watching our All New All Week blocks? Stay tuned for even more brand new SpongeBob SquarePants episodes later in the year.

Q: can sguidward dance???????? - melon900

A: Squidward loves dancing and he even has dreams of being a professional dancer! Did you watch the episode where Squidward entered a dance contest? Do you think that he’s a good dancer?

Q: why are you friends with patrick star - mimiay

A: Who wouldn’t want to be friends with Patrick Star? He’s fun-loving, kind and a very loyal friend to have! He’s always there for his friend SpongeBob, and he is always ready to offer advice and encouragement.

Q: How many pair of pants does spongebob Have? - Tally123

A: SpongeBob wears his square pants pretty much every day – so he has to have lots of pairs! Did you see the episode where SpongeBob shrunk his square pants while doing his laundry? The store didn’t have any square pants, so he had to buy round pants! Sandy called him SpongeBob FancyPants.

Q: is plankton really mr.krabs freind before - superdog

A: Plankton and Mr Krabs were best friends at school. They even went into business together at Stinky Burgers, but ended up falling out over the Krabby Patty secret recipe – and have been sworn enemies ever since!

Q: who cooks the krabby patties whn spongie is not around? - hamuel

A: SpongeBob is the No.1 Fry cook, but Squidward can also make Krabby Patties. Did you see the episode where the Krusty Krab sold the yellow ‘Spongy Patty’? Squidward was the fry cook, while SpongeBob drove the Krusty Sponge Fun Train.

Q: Who Plays As Manray? - teefortoo

A: The voice of Manray is Bob Joles.

Q: How many friends does Spongebob have - zamham

A: SpongeBob has HEAPS of friends! Patrick, Squidward, Sandy, Gary, Mr. Krabs... and of course you! He's a very popular Sponge.

Q: Does Patrick Star have any family members? - Do Heim

A: Yes, Patrick has family members! His parents names are Herb Star and Margie Star. Did you see the episode where they came to visit Patrick?

Q: who talks as lary the lobster - Guitar man 9

A: The voice of Larry the Lobster is Doug Lawrence (aka Mr Lawrence). He's also the voice of Plankton!

Q: Do you like batman - Spongie03

A: SpongeBob's fav superheros are Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy!! Who do you think is cooler - Mermaid Man or Batman?

Q: How Small Are Planktons Shoes? - purpleunicorn

A: Plankton doesn't normally wear shoes, but if he did they would have to be really really small - like him!

Q: Does Spongebob know how to say Korean? - Spongebob♡

A: Apart from English, SpongeBob can speak 26 other languages including Korean! Last year SpongeBob and the rest of the gang from Bikini Bottom worked hard to lean te reo Maori - to help celebrate Maori Language Week!

Q: why does spongebob live in a pineapple - Mr. Squarepants

A: Wouldn’t you live in a pineapple if you could? He did change it once, but he didn’t like the other house as much as he loves his pineapple house!

Q: How Many Holes Do You Have SpongeBob - Never4Everland

A: Like a kitchen sponge, SpongeBob has lots of holes! Have you ever tried to count them?

Q: hi spongebob how much do u like jellyfishing - eraj

A: Jelly fishing is one of SpongeBob’s favourite hobbies! Did you know that SpongeBob once kept a Jellyfish as a pet? He called him Jelly!

Q: what is the secret ingrediant - angus bif

A: We can’t tell you that – it’s a secret!!

Q: do you like mermaid man and barnicleboy? - Val78

A: Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are SpongeBob’s favourite superheroes!! Did you know that in one episode SpongeBob saved the superheroes from their arch rival The Dirty Bubble? He popped him with a pencil.

Q: does spongebob eat kelpo for breakfast every morning? - lililele

A: SpongeBob often enjoys Kelpo for breakfast. One time he sent in 99 Kelpo box tops so that he would get a free toy!

Q: Why is Spongebob so happy? ? - Cherriekinz

A: SpongeBob has lots of great friends including Patrick and Sandy, an awesome job as the Krusty Krab’s No 1. fry cook, a fantastic pet snail Gary AND he lives in one of the best places under the sea - Bikini Bottom. Why wouldn’t he be happy?

Q: Who talks as Miss Puff??? - Nat Rocks

A: The voice of Mrs Puff is Mary Jo Catlett.

Q: Does spongebob actually have his boat licenece - SpongebobLuva1998

A: SpongeBob is STILL trying to get his boat license! He been going to Mrs Puff’s driving school for a long time, but every time he tries to sit his test he gets so nervous that he fails. He hasn’t given up though!

Q: do squidward play clarinet? - Ysabel

A: Yes, Squidward loves to play the clarinet. In fact, he dreams of being a world-famous clarinet player!

Q: what are spongebobs perntes names? - Catysponge

A: SpongeBob’s parents are Mrs Claire Gretchen SquarePants and Mr Harold SquarePants. Very good names indeed

Q: why does planktonalways try to getthe secret formula - Joff

A: Plankton is always trying to steal the Krabby Patty Secret Formula, so that the Chum Bucket can become famous. But only Mr Krabs and SpongeBob know the secret recipe!!

Q: who dose gary live with? - daniel100poo

A: Gary is SpongeBob’s pet snail and lives with him in his pineapple under the sea!

Q: how many times have you been the emploiee of the month? - Ellen123456789

A: SpongeBob is very very good at his job, and has been the Employee of the Month hundreds of times!

Q: does spongebob have any children - ctctct

A: SpongeBob is still a kid himself, so no he doesn't have any kids

Q: have you ever been in Garys sheel? What do have 4 breakfast? Every day you have somthing different? - sparksy

A: Gary's fave foods are Snail-Po, Snail Nip, fungi, cookies, potato chips and other classy foods. It's good to mix it up :)

Q: how can there be sea under the sea - spongebob purser

A: When you're under the sea, it's all sea, see?

Q: What is Spongebob's nickname that his friends call him when he is not shooting a scene? - jessrulz

A: We like to call SpongeBob, Spongie or SB for short

Q: dose plankton live anywhere or dose he stay at the chum bucket - Guitar man 9

A: Plankton lives with his computer W.I.F.E Karen Plankton and his Labrador in his own restaurant

Q: how much does pearl love fasion????? - ctctct

A: What a silly question? What teenage whale doesn't love fashion, talking on the phone, hanging out with friends and shopping!

Q: what does spongebob want for christmas - ctctct

A: SpongeBob wants everyone to have a very merry christmas!

Q: When will sqoungebob get out of style? - Milo372

A: SquarePants never go out of style!

Q: Do you ever go on holiday outside of Bikini Bottom? - mellowyellow

A: Well I wouldn't exactly call it a holiday, but in the episode WhoBob WhatPants SpongeBob decides to leave Bikini Bottom forever. He ends up in New Kelp City, until his friends rescue him as good friends do.

Q: is there any more sponges in the sea than sponge bob - jak x

A: SpongeBob isn't the only sponge in the sea! There are plenty of others too, including SpongeBob’s family. There’s Mother SquarePants, Father SquarePants, Grandma SquarePants and Grandpa SquarePants… just to name a few!

Q: how do you do a fans picture - zarcat

A: We love receiving your SpongeBob fan art! If you want to submit your fan picture, you need to be registered with the site. Once you've logged in, just click on 'Fan Art' above to upload your picture.

Q: y is mr krabs so cheap - room4

A: Mr Krabs is obsessed with money, and does everything he can to get more money! Did you know that he once sold Spongebob to the Flying Dutchman for 62 cents?

Q: Is spongebobs full name spongebob squarepants or does he have another name? - telly08

A: SpongeBob's full name is SpongeBob SquarePants.

Q: where is your favourite place in bikini bottom - lassierox

A: SpongeBob loves living in Bikini Bottom, and has lots of favourite places in his home city - including the Krusty Krab, the Jellyfish Fields and of course his Pineapple House!

Q: what does sandy do in her spare time - jat

A: Sandy has lots of hobbies. She love karate and is also an expert at badminton. In one episode she and her partner Dale were an unstoppable team… until SpongeBob and Patrick beat them at their own game!

Q: Whats Patrick's favourite thing? - noahpoah

A: Patrick likes lots of things – but his favourite thing to do is to hang out with his best friend SpongeBob.

Q: What makes Patrick a really cool and fun friend? - noahpoah

A: Patrick is a really great friend to have - he is funny, kind and always ready to help out his friends. Once, to help SpongeBob get into the Salty Spitoon, he pretended to get beaten up by SpongeBob so that his best friend would seem tough.

Q: how come your mum and dad are cookies - devil234

A: SpongeBob’s parents are sponges – like him! His Mum’s name is Claire Gretchen SquarePants, and his Dad’s name is Harold SquarePants.

Q: is mr krabs your favourite boss - hershy

A: Mr Krabs is SpongeBob’s only boss! And SpongeBob is favored by Mr Krabs because he is hard-working, and very good at his job.

Q: Does Mr Krabs wear shoes? - Fire Dued

A: No Mr Krabs doesn’t wear shoes. In fact, in one episode SpongeBob can't remember how to tie his shoes so he asks Mr Krabs for help – but because Mr Krabs doesn’t wear shoes, he doesn’t know how! (Fortunately Gary helps SpongeBob out in the end).

Q: Who do you like most Mr Krabs or Mrs Puff? - Bethany78910

A: That’s a very hard question - SpongeBob likes everyone. He loves working at the Krusty Krab, and is always determined to please his boss Mr Krabs. And Mrs. Puff is SpongeBob's favorite (and only) boating teacher.

Q: what does sandy eat for breakfast? - Sidy

A: Sandy Sweetcheeks is a land squirrel (even though she's living in Bikini Bottom) and squirrels LOVE to eat nuts. Did you know Sandy created a nut communication device?!

Q: why does sandy live in the deep blue sea - pro dancer

A: Sandy is a great scientist, as we know and enjoys living in her tree dome. Sandy moved to Bikini Bottom from Texas, but she doesn't get many visitors. SpongeBob and Patrick make her feel at home though, when she gets home-sick.

Q: Spongebob why do you have a pet snail?.I love you.I have wotcht all your prowgrams from Narelle. - Narelle

A: Why wouldn't you have a pet snail? They're the best type of pet!

Q: WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE IN BIKINI BOTTOM - tadiwa

A: SpongeBob's fave place is the Krusty Krab, of course! He loves his job so much that when he first started, he paid Mr Krabs to work there!

Q: Does Spongebob Never get mad at squidward? - chocolate234

A: Not really, SpongeBob is kind to everyone and thinks Squidward is one of his closest friends. Would you get mad at Squidward?

Q: is spongebob strong? - AlessandraRose

A: Unfortunately being strong is not one of SpongeBob's skills. He is a sponge after all

Q: Who speaks for you when you speak maori :) - ...Lolliepop...

A: Good question! Tiare Tāwera is the voice of SpongeBob Tarau Porowhā

Q: who is spongebobs worst enemy? - blazed sledger

A: Plankton is SpongeBob's arch enemy and he even has a favourite villain - Dirty Bubble!

Q: hi there SB, i was just wandering who's idea was it to make you????? thenks LOLLIIE - lolliie

A: SpongeBob was designed by the marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg. He was based on Hillenburg's first sponge kid, Bob the Sponge. Bob the Sponge was alot different to SpongeBob though -he was round and had glasses

Q: What sea animal is Squidward and who talks as him? - Nat Rocks

A: Squidward is a squid! Technically he's an octopus but real octopuses have 8 arms. Roger Bumpass is the voice of Squidward Tentacles

Q: How many years has spongebob ben on - T.J.W

A: 10 YEARS! We're celebrating the Year of the Sponge this year, as it's the 10th anniversary for the show

Q: how do you do the start of the song with the pirot - jazzyy

A: Oooooohhhhhhh! Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants!

Q: does spongebob gets salary from mr.krabs?,how much? - shimawan

A: When SpongeBob first started at the Krusty Krab, HE had to pay Mr Krabs to work there. But he does get paid by Mr Krabs. After all, he is the Krusty Krabs No.1 frycook!

Q: how do i get more deatails to win the memory card games of who bob what pants - shadowblack

A: That's easy, go to: www.nicknz.co.nz/Win/cardmemorygame.aspx?id=235221

Q: Who talk's as Sandy.From sharnaskye - sharnasky

A: Sandra Cheeks (aka Sandy) is voiced by Carolyn Lawrence

Q: how make a kraby paty - shadowblack

A: Well we can't tell you the Krabby Patty secret formula because then Plankton would find out! But I can tell you it goes bun, mustard, ketchup, lettuce, pickles, onions, patty, bun.

Q: was spongebobs namee spongeboy - racheas123

A: Bingo! SpongeBob's original name was SpongeBoy but the name was already copyrighted so he became SpongeBob SquarePants

Q: HOW TALKS mr krabs - nevabeva

A: Mr Eugene H. Krabs is voiced by Clancy Brown

Q: hi sponge do you feed gary - sweety44381

A: Of course, you have to feed your pets. Gary's fave foods are Snail-Po, Snail Nip, Fungi, Cookies, Potato Chips and other classy foods

Q: who talks as patrick - alby_17

A: The voice of Patrick is none other than Bill Fagerbakke. Of course, around the world where SpongeBob SquarePants is shown in other languages there are other people who are the voice of all the characters.

Q: hi how to you post your pictures??? - aliecs

A: It's easy! You need to be registered with the site, then click on 'Fan Art' above and upload your picture. Make sure it's a picture or photo to do with SpongeBob or one of his friends though :)

Q: what is the last episode of spongebob - maxpants

A: It hasn't been created yet! SpongeBob's still going with new episodes being created all the time, plus special episodes and TV movies

Q: when will yous make new episodes? - sarah393

A: Where have you been?! We've been playing new Spongie episodes every Thursday @ 4.30pm for the last few months. Check 'em out

Q: Who's Sponge Bobs friends besides Patrick? - Geordie

A: SpongeBob is a very popular sponge. He has a lot of friends, some you may have heard of - Gary (his pet snail), Sandy (the Squirrel who lives in a bubble dome), Squidward (although he may not agree) & Mr Krabs (who owns the Krusty Krab); for example

Q: what is spongebob's name? - altaaf_m

A: SpongeBob SquarePants! Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?...

Q: who talks as sponge bob - #1icarlyfan

A: Tom Kenny is the voice of SpongeBob

Q: What year did spongebob start ? - smashleigh

A: Everyone's favourite show SpongeBob SquarePants has been going for 10 years (its the 10th anniversary this year). So the show started screening in 1999

Q: whats plantons full name ? - smashleigh

A: Plankton's full name is Sheldon J. Plankton. Some of his other nicknames are Plank and Planky

Q: does spongebob have any brothers or sisters if yes can you please name them - spongfrekz

A: SpongeBob doesn't have any brothers or sisters but he does have cousins, uncles and of course a mum and dad

Q: What Ocean Does Spongebob Live In? - duffman07

A: SpongeBob and his friends live in Bikini Bottom, which is at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean

Q: Who is SpongeBob's bestest friend in the whole sea? - pinstripe

A: SpongeBob's very best friend is Patrick Star

Q: What is spongbob's favorite thing to do? - soulja kid 627

A: SpongeBob loves loves loves bubble blowing, as well as Karate and Jellyfishing

Q: does spongebob learn how to drive a boat in one of the episodes? - rockdude10

A: SpongeBob's been trying to pass the hands-on part of his driving test for the past decade. He's failed 1,258,056 times but always aces the written part! The episode 'Boating School' from the first season is about SpongeBob taking his driving exam

Q: What was the first Spongebob episode... - Cezzah

A: It's called 'Help Wanted' and is about SpongeBob overcoming his fears and applying for that dream job of a Fry Cook at the Krusty Krab

Q: why is spongebob square? - roxpox8

A: Because he's a sea sponge, like his parents but is drawn to resemble a kitchen sponge

Q: what was the old name of the krusty krab? - Alisbo

A: The building was converted from a retirement home called Rusty Krab, Mr. Krabs painted a 'K' infront of the Rusty and it became the Krusty Krab; as mentioned in the episode 'Krusty Krab Training Video'.

Q: Where does Spongebob Live? - Anthea

A: In a pineapple, under the sea!