Did you ever want to see a more dramatic and realistic version of SpongeBob SquarePants? Well, whether you did or not, Saturday Night Live is giving it to you.
On this week’s episode of the long-running sketch comedy series, the Please Don’t Destroy boys (Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy) were greeted by host Mikey Madison, who walked into their office dressed as Squidward Tentacles from the beloved Nickelodeon animated series. She pitched them SpongeBob as a dramedy: ‘Because when you think about it, what is SpongeBob really about?… It’s about a friend group navigating life in their early 20s.”
Three Years of Development Later...
We flashed forward to a trailer for the live-action HBO-style show Treading Water, with Squidward in bed with SpongeBob: “I’m supposed to hate you, but I can’t stop coming back.” Plus, we see Mr. Krabs discovering his daughter Pearl is expecting when he finds a pregnancy test in the trash, Patrick facing a serious doctor’s visit and Squidward playing his beloved clarinet as he observed, “No one teaches you how to swim through your 20s.”
The quartet of pals walked triumphantly through Times Square, with Gary the Snail (a dog in a Gary costume/backpack) and the iconic SpongeBob song "F.U.N." playing in the background, and hugged — and SpongeBob and Patrick even exchanged a kiss! As Squidward puts it: “So when life gets you down, keep going. Keep… treading water.” Then an on-screen graphic told us: “Treading Water: Coming soon to HBO.” Well, we don’t know about you, but I'm sold.
The sketch also keeps things authentic with a vegan Krusty Krab cafe, as the world-famous Krabby Patty contains no animal protein.
In a behind-the-scenes video, John Higgins reveals that the cone he wore for Patrick's head was the first cone made for Jane Curtin in the classic SNL sketch Coneheads sketch!
This isn't the first time SNL has parodied Nickelodeon. Recent examples include PAW Patrol, Kenan & Kel, featuring Kenan Thompson with Kel Mitchell and Keke Palmer, and You Can't Do That on Television (and Nickelodeon Slime).
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Behind the Sketch: Please Don't Destroy - Mikey Madison Is Squidward - SNL - Saturday Night Live
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the "Please Don’t Destroy - Mikey Madison Is Squidward" sketch starring Mikey Madison, Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy.
Watch the SpongeBob SquarePants Universe, including Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years and The Patrick Star Show on Nickelodeon and Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com.
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Listen to The SpongeBob Musical here!
CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!
CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!
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