Introduction

Mocking SpongeBob, also known as Spongemock, is an image macro meme that features the cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants in a mocking tone directed at various opinions or points of view.

Background

The Mocking SpongeBob meme utilizes an image of SpongeBob to express sarcasm or ridicule towards an idea. It has become a popular format for users to creatively alter text and imagery to convey a mocking sentiment.

Meme History

The image of SpongeBob used in this meme originates from the episode titled 'Little Yellow Book' of the animated series SpongeBob SquarePants, which first aired on November 25, 2012. In this episode, Squidward discovers that SpongeBob behaves like a chicken whenever he sees plaid. The first known instance of this scene being shared as a meme appeared on May 4, 2017, when Twitter user @OGBEARD posted a screenshot of the moment with the caption 'How I stare back at little kids when they stare for too long.' This tweet garnered over 73,000 retweets and 147,300 likes within just five days.

Meme Evolution

On May 5, 2017, Twitter user @lexysaeyang posted a similar screenshot, enhancing the meme's mocking effect with a call-and-response format, juxtaposing SpongeBob's expression with a bird image and alternating uppercase and lowercase text. This tweet received more than 37,100 retweets and 86,600 likes. Following this, on May 6, Twitter user @DaniLevyyy shared a single image macro captioned 'Americans: I need healthcare because I have cancer and I'm dying. Republicans: I NeEd hEaLtHcArE bEcAuSe I hAvE caNcEr aNd iM dYinG,' which achieved over 86,900 retweets and 208,400 likes. The meme's popularity prompted coverage from various news outlets, including The Daily Dot, Crave, Teen Vogue, and Mashable.

Human Mocking SpongeBob

Human Mocking SpongeBob is a real-life recreation of the meme, depicted by a man in office attire. Originally shared by the Facebook page Corporate Bro in June 2017, this image gained traction following the viral spread of the meme in September 2018.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Appearance

On September 9, 2021, it was revealed in the gameplay trailer for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl that Mocking SpongeBob would feature as SpongeBob's taunt animation.