Looking for more TV recommendations and discussion? Head over to our Facebook Group to see new picks every day, and chat with other readers about what they're watching right now. SpongeBob SquarePants airs on Nickelodeon, with some episodes also available on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.ĭigital Spy now has a newsletter – sign up to get it sent straight to your inbox. SpongeBob Squarepants is many things to many people, and asexual is one of the most important of all. While he is obviously anthropomorphized, its pretty ridiculous to speculate his sexuality, particularly since its a childrens cartoon. While it's not clear which specific form of queerness best describes SpongeBob, it's vital that the conversation surrounding him acknowledges his character's asexuality regardless. Answer (1 of 6): Spongebob Squarepants is a sponge. Nickelodeon shared a tweet in celebration of Pride Month with characters that are allies and part of the LGBTQ+ community, among those SpongeBob SquarePants, which revived the conversation over the character’s sexual orientation. SpongeBob and Patrick aren't even from the same species, but that hasn't stopped them from holding hands, dressing up in drag together, and even raising a clam baby as their very own. Why Good Omens boss won't label characters as gayĪfter all, the queer gender politics of SpongeBob Squarepants are more complex than most, and that's thanks largely to how each character connects in fluid and often homoerotic ways.
