SpongeBob SquarePants is a popular cartoon and has been referenced in many works of popular culture. This article covers references to SpongeBob in television shows, ranging from other shows on Nickelodeon to shows from other networks. List of rumors and urban legends about SpongeBob For a list of references to other media made from within the SpongeBob franchise, see List of references in the SpongeBob franchise.
During the Weekend Update segment in Season 50's March 1, 2025 episode (Shane Gillis/Tate McRae), the Movie Guy, a character who is supposed to talk about movies, mentions SpongeBob (mispronouncing it "PlumbBob") and then spends about a half-minute talking about the show while a picture of SpongeBob himself is shown, even indirectly. The stand-off scene between SpongeBob and Bubblebass parodies the three-way standoff in the film, and the music used, The Stranger in Town by Tony Kinsey, is a reference to Morricone's music. Movies and TV shows used by order of appearance.
This video uncovers the endless SpongeBob references hidden in over 80 popular TV shows, movies, and commercials. SpongeBob SquarePantsReferenced by… in this series. One Got Milk? commercial has SpongeBob and Patrick drinking chocolate milk, giving themselves chocolate milk mustaches.
Being a sponge, SpongeBob ends up absorbing his. From SpongeBob's memorable laugh to Plankton's lifelong mission of stealing the Krabby Patty secret formula, we've memorized practically every detail about the show. In that time, SpongeBob has coined and popularized plenty of pop culture references that have become ingrained among society.
Here are 10 of SpongeBob's best pop culture references! SpongeBob SquarePants is a popular cartoon, and has been referenced in popular culture numerous times. Several of these references are from movies from Nickelodeon and from other companies.
Dive deep into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants and explore how this iconic sea sponge has become a pop culture sensation! Whether it's a subtle joke, a costume, or a character lookalike, SpongeBob's influence is everywhere! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Nickelodeon Shows 12:45 - TV & Movies 24:10.