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What can we learn from SpongeBob?

Damojo

SpongeBob SquarePants is autistic (according to Tom Kenny, his voice actor). I've shed many a tear (of laughter) watching the gloriously insane antics of SpongeBob and friends. My son is also a huge fan. I think he can teach us a lot about how to live authentically and joyfully in the world. Discuss.

Here's a primer on his traits:

  1. Literal Thinking: He often takes things literally, leading to misunderstandings.
  2. Intense Interests: He has a strong passion for his job and hobbies, like jellyfishing.
  3. Social Challenges: He sometimes struggles with social cues and norms.
  4. Repetitive Behaviours: He engages in routines and repetitive actions for comfort, like making Krabby Patties.
  5. Emotional Expression: He displays a wide range of exaggerated emotions, sometimes struggling to regulate them.
  6. Strong Sense of Justice: He stands up for friends and fairness.
  7. Unique Perspective: He sees the world differently, leading to creative problem-solving.
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  • I can defo relate to all of this list here lol! I can also take things literally, though I do find I can actually see the funny side of dry/sarky humour too. I also have a strong passion for interests like gaming and doing random crafty stuff, if I get told something bad about what I like it will deeply hurt me and unfortunately I’ve been in that position so many times that I feel guilty doing what I love, I mean I even question myself if I really like what I love. I actually admire SpongeBob that he doesn’t let anyone stop him doing what he loves! I can also related to the social cues and defo unable to relate to the “norms” of this day and age (being gen z makes things worse). I also noticed I do things repeatedly like I find I can stim a lot and also feel I need to do certain routines or I feel awful if I fail to do so. I also show a wide range of expressions and also I struggle to regulate though I think I’m worse compared to SpongeBob. I defo have a strong sense of justice, like I want to be a vigilante but I just don’t have what it takes. Don’t get me started on the media!! I also probably see the world differently and I am defo more of a black and white thinker and I’m defo more glass half empty but I find that can be helpful in some cases.

    I think SpongeBob comes across as a generally nice guy (or sponge in this case)! I think SpongeBob is a great role model if you ask me and I also find that his show is one of the few that have actually stayed good all this time. I can’t wait for more of his episodes and now watching him knowing he’s apparently autistic I can’t wait relate to him all the more!! Thank you for this post! Sorry my switch 2 prevented me from seeing this sooner

  • in reply to Elfilis
    Elfilis said:
    I defo have a strong sense of justice, like I want to be a vigilante but I just don’t have what it takes

    I wanted to be Batman for a long time, probably dare I say up until my mid 20s :S I would often fantasise that someone rich would hear me out and fund my quest for justice on the basis it was the right thing to do. I did question how I’d get about on rooftops as most of them around here are sloped and what if I was caught? I’d be a laughing stock. 

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  • in reply to Elfilis
    Elfilis said:
    I defo have a strong sense of justice, like I want to be a vigilante but I just don’t have what it takes

    I wanted to be Batman for a long time, probably dare I say up until my mid 20s :S I would often fantasise that someone rich would hear me out and fund my quest for justice on the basis it was the right thing to do. I did question how I’d get about on rooftops as most of them around here are sloped and what if I was caught? I’d be a laughing stock. 

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