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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: Why ''did'' Squidward join in with the "welcome home" surprise party? We're shown earlier in the episode that he didn't appear to miss [=SpongeBob=] at all. Was it simply because he knew he'd come back eventually (as implied by his previous "I'll give him [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall eleven minutes]]" line)? Was it because after [=SpongeBob=] was gone long enough he actually ''did'' start to miss him and is simply [[{{Tsundere}} denying it]] (as supported by the later episode "Squidville")? Was it simply because the others dragged him into it (as suggested by how apathetic he comes off as being)?



* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: Why ''did'' Squidward join in with the "welcome home" surprise party? We're shown earlier in the episode that he didn't appear to miss [=SpongeBob=] at all. Was it simply because he knew he'd come back eventually (as implied by his previous "I'll give him [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall eleven minutes]]" line)? Was it because after [=SpongeBob=] was gone long enough he actually ''did'' start to miss him and is simply [[{{Tsundere}} denying it]] (as supported by the later episode "Squidville")? Was it simply because the others dragged him into it (as suggested by how apathetic he comes off as being)?
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** [=SpongeBob=] solemnly opening his house door is often used in memes related to people who feel unhappy with their lives.

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** [=SpongeBob=] floating from his grill during his ImagineSpot at the start has been edited to have him [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/img_8141_64.jpeg emit a heavenly glow]] to indicate someone feeling the sensation of "ascending", often set to "Wolves" by Music/KanyeWest.
** "I miss you! [Insert name] misses you! Even [Insert another name] misses you!" ''(insert GilliganCut to something denying this)''



** "I miss you! [Insert name] misses you! Even [Insert another name] misses you! ''[insert GilliganCut to something denying this]''"



** "He's Squidward! He's Squidward! You're Squidward?! ''I'm'' Squidward! Are there any other Squidwards that I should know about?!" Cue a cut to Gary meowing in Squidward's voice, wearing a pickle as a nose. It's popular to take screenshots of this scene and replace "Squidward" with any character name or title that a series has multiples of (a popular example being [[Franchise/KingdomHearts Xehanort]]).


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** "He's Squidward! He's Squidward! You're Squidward?! ''I'm'' Squidward! Are there any other Squidwards that I should know about?!" Cue a cut to Gary meowing in Squidward's voice, wearing a pickle as a nose. It's popular to take screenshots of this scene and replace "Squidward" with any character name or title that a series has multiples of (a popular example being [[Franchise/KingdomHearts Xehanort]]).
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* FranchiseOriginalSin: This is the first of what would become a RunningGag in the infamous SeasonalRot era of Patrick and Spongebob breaking into Squidward's house when he's sleeping. Here it's more sympathetic because it was a one-time instance as Spongebob and Patrick apparently actually thought it was Squidward's birthday and were trying to give him someone to celebrate with, and they leave of their own volition once it's over. Squidward also didn't tell them until ''after'' the celebration that it wasn't his birthday. Later seasons would have the duo breaking into his house on a regular basis and not getting the hint no matter how many times he would yell at them to leave, literally throw them out, or set up very obvious security systems to keep them out. This stalker-ish level behavior infuriated many fans to no end especially as Squidward was condemned vehemently by the narrative for not being okay with it.
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* AlternateCharacterInterpretation: Why ''did'' Squidward join in with the "welcome home" surprise party? We're shown earlier in the episode that he didn't appear to miss [=SpongeBob=] at all. Was it simply because he knew he'd come back eventually (as implied by his previous "I'll give him [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall eleven minutes]]" line)? Was it because after [=SpongeBob=] was gone long enough he actually ''did'' start to miss him and is simply [[{{Tsundere}} denying it]] (as supported by the later episode "Squidville")? Was it simply because the others dragged him into it (as suggested by how apathetic he comes off as being)?

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* AlternateCharacterInterpretation: AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: Why ''did'' Squidward join in with the "welcome home" surprise party? We're shown earlier in the episode that he didn't appear to miss [=SpongeBob=] at all. Was it simply because he knew he'd come back eventually (as implied by his previous "I'll give him [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall eleven minutes]]" line)? Was it because after [=SpongeBob=] was gone long enough he actually ''did'' start to miss him and is simply [[{{Tsundere}} denying it]] (as supported by the later episode "Squidville")? Was it simply because the others dragged him into it (as suggested by how apathetic he comes off as being)?
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** "GET AWAY FROM HER!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]Squidward frantically demanding that his neighbors leave the real estate agent alone which has been used as a response to online criticims towards RealLife or fictional girls and women who often don't deserve it.[[/labelnote]]

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** "GET AWAY FROM HER!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]Squidward frantically demanding that his neighbors leave the real estate agent alone which has been used as a response to online criticims criticisms towards RealLife or fictional girls and women who often don't deserve it.[[/labelnote]]
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* AlternateCharacterInterpretation: Why ''did'' Squidward join in with the "welcome home" surprise party? We're shown earlier in the episode that he didn't appear to miss [=SpongeBob=] at all. Was it simply because he knew he'd come back eventually (as implied by his previous "I'll give him [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall eleven minutes]]" line)? Was it because after [=SpongeBob=] was gone long enough he actually ''did'' start to miss him (as supported by the later episode "Squidville")? Was it simply because the others dragged him into it?

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* AlternateCharacterInterpretation: Why ''did'' Squidward join in with the "welcome home" surprise party? We're shown earlier in the episode that he didn't appear to miss [=SpongeBob=] at all. Was it simply because he knew he'd come back eventually (as implied by his previous "I'll give him [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall eleven minutes]]" line)? Was it because after [=SpongeBob=] was gone long enough he actually ''did'' start to miss him and is simply [[{{Tsundere}} denying it]] (as supported by the later episode "Squidville")? Was it simply because the others dragged him into it?it (as suggested by how apathetic he comes off as being)?
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* AlternateCharacterInterpretation: Why ''did'' Squidward join in with the "welcome home" surprise party? We're shown earlier in the episode that he didn't appear to miss [=SpongeBob=] at all. Was it simply because he knew he'd come back eventually (as implied by his previous "I'll give him [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall eleven minutes]]" line)? Was it because after [=SpongeBob=] was gone long enough he actually ''did'' start to miss him (as supported by the later episode "Squidville")? Was it simply because the others dragged him into it?
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** "GET AWAY FROM HER!"[[labelnote]]Squidward frantically demanding that his neighbors leave the real estate agent alone which has been picked up as a response to online criticim towards RealLife or fictional girls and women.[[/labelnote]]

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** "GET AWAY FROM HER!"[[labelnote]]Squidward HER!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]Squidward frantically demanding that his neighbors leave the real estate agent alone which has been picked up used as a response to online criticim criticims towards RealLife or fictional girls and women.women who often don't deserve it.[[/labelnote]]
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** "GET AWAY FROM HER!"[[labelnote]]Squidward frantically demanding that his neighbors leave the real estate agent alone which has been picked up as a response to online criticim towards RealLife or fictional girls and women.[[/labelnote]]

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* {{Applicability}}: [=SpongeBob=] deciding to abandon his old life on the spot and live among the jellyfish because he feels it'll make him happy can be read as a metaphor for someone [[SinglePreceptReligion converting to a religion]] in order to make themselves happy without taking into consideration the nuances of said religion. In particular, his decision could be seen as analogous to surface-level UsefulNotes/{{Buddhism}}, wherein someone immediately decides to forgo their wealthy possessions without understanding why Buddhists don't need material possessions to be happy, especially when considering this line.
-->'''[=SpongeBob=]:''' I'm gonna prove that I don't need all this stuff to be happy! Maybe someday, you'll wise up and join me.



* TearJerker: When Patrick finally gives up though, it turns to this, saying "I hope you're happy" in the most heartbroken voice and even breaking the jellyfishing net Spongebob left to him.

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When Patrick finally gives up though, it turns to this, saying "I hope you're happy" in the most heartbroken voice and even breaking the jellyfishing net Spongebob left to him.
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*** An ''extremely'' low-quality [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drPmRnECw4g clip of the video]], bit-crushed to the point where the visuals and audio are almost impossible to make out (and are noticeably out-of-sync to boot) has become a meme in its own right, to the point that many don't realise the original video exists.

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*** An ''extremely'' low-quality [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drPmRnECw4g clip of the video]], bit-crushed to the point where the visuals and audio are almost impossible to make out (and are noticeably out-of-sync to boot) has become a meme in its own right, to the point that [[ParodyDisplacement many don't realise the original video exists.exists]].
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** "He's Squidward! He's Squidward! You're Squidward?! ''I'm'' Squidward! Are there any other Squidwards that I should know about?!" Cue a cut to Gary meowing in Squidward's voice, wearing a pickle as a nose. It's popular to take screenshots of this scene and replace "Squidward" with any character name or title that a series has multiples of (a popular example being [[Franchise/KingdomHearts Xehanort]].)

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** "He's Squidward! He's Squidward! You're Squidward?! ''I'm'' Squidward! Are there any other Squidwards that I should know about?!" Cue a cut to Gary meowing in Squidward's voice, wearing a pickle as a nose. It's popular to take screenshots of this scene and replace "Squidward" with any character name or title that a series has multiples of (a popular example being [[Franchise/KingdomHearts Xehanort]].)Xehanort]]).

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** "I miss you! [Insert name] misses you! Even [Insert another name] misses you! ''(Insert GilliganCut to something denying this)''"

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** "I miss you! [Insert name] misses you! Even [Insert another name] misses you! ''(Insert ''[insert GilliganCut to something denying this)''"this]''"



* TearJerker: When Patrick finally gives up though, it turns to this, saying "I hope you're happy" in the most heartbroken voice. Even breaking the jellyfishing net Spongebob left to him.

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* TearJerker: When Patrick finally gives up though, it turns to this, saying "I hope you're happy" in the most heartbroken voice. Even voice and even breaking the jellyfishing net Spongebob left to him.



* TheWoobie: Patrick really doesn't take [=SpongeBob=] leaving well, spending the whole episode either crying or on the verge of tears until he comes back. Even when he tries to catch [=SpongeBob=] you still can't help but feel for him, helped by him being right to get his friend out of nature.

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* TheWoobie: Patrick really doesn't take [=SpongeBob=] leaving well, spending the whole episode either crying or on the verge of tears until he comes back. Even when he tries to catch [=SpongeBob=] [=SpongeBob=], you still can't help but feel for him, helped by him being right to get his friend out of nature.


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*** An ''extremely'' low-quality [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drPmRnECw4g clip of the video]], bit-crushed to the point where the visuals and audio are almost impossible to make out (and are noticeably out-of-sync to boot) has become a meme in its own right, to the point that many don't realise the original video exists.
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* TearJerker: When Patrick finally gives up though, it turns to this, saying ''I hope you're happy'' in the most heartbroken voice. Even breaking the jellyfishing net Spongebob left to him.

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* TearJerker: When Patrick finally gives up though, it turns to this, saying ''I "I hope you're happy'' happy" in the most heartbroken voice. Even breaking the jellyfishing net Spongebob left to him.
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* NightmareFuel: Patrick trying to capture [=SpongeBob=] as a trophy, complete with a jar labeled "Spongebob-Friend," is downright psychologically horrifying. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DQasmrNP4s disturbing background music]] makes it worse.

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* NightmareFuel: Patrick trying to capture [=SpongeBob=] as a trophy, complete with a jar labeled "Spongebob-Friend," "[=SpongeBob=]-Friend," is downright psychologically horrifying. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DQasmrNP4s disturbing background music]] makes it worse.
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* NightmareFuel: Patrick trying to capture [=SpongeBob=] as a trophy, complete with a jar labeled "Friend," is downright psychologically horrifying. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DQasmrNP4s disturbing background music]] makes it worse.

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* NightmareFuel: Patrick trying to capture [=SpongeBob=] as a trophy, complete with a jar labeled "Friend," "Spongebob-Friend," is downright psychologically horrifying. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DQasmrNP4s disturbing background music]] makes it worse.
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* OneSceneWonder: The Real Estate Agent doesn't even have a name, yet thanks to her memorable Squidward rant, she's forever immortalized by that one meme.

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* OneSceneWonder: The Real Estate Agent doesn't even have a name, yet thanks to her memorable the aforementioned Squidward rant, she's forever immortalized by that one meme.
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* OneSceneWonder: The Real Estate Agent doesn't even have a name, yet thanks to her memorable Squidward rant, she's forever immortalized by that one meme.
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* IdiotPlot: Squidward, you don't have to sell your house to move. Just find another house or an apartment somewhere else. Of course [[FanWank it is possible that Squidward couldn't afford another domecile]] [[FridgeBrilliance due to being underpaid at the Krusty Krab.]]
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* IdiotPlot: Squidward, you don't have to sell your house to move. Just find another house or an apartment somewhere else. Of course [[FanWank it is possible that Squidward couldn't afford another domecile]] [[FridgeBrilliance due to being underpaid at the Krusty Krab.]]
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The Woobie entry down below indicates that this was not unintentional.


* UnintentionallySympathetic: Even though the episode clearly shows that [=SpongeBob=] is making a foolish decision by abandoning his life, it still tries to paint Patrick's attempts at capturing him as horrific. That said, while Patrick went feral in trying to get back his best friend [[{{Yandere}} forever]], [=SpongeBob=] hadn't yet learned his lesson and Patrick was still in the belief that he would never come back of his own free will, thus making it much easier to sympathize with his efforts to capture [=SpongeBob=].

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* MemeticMutation: [[https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/facebook/001/349/562/404.jpg The screenshot of Patrick]] attempting to catch [=SpongeBob=] has spawned many memes on social media. It is immediately preceded by Spongebob catching his breath, which spawned its own memes.

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[[https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/facebook/001/349/562/404.jpg The screenshot of Patrick]] attempting to catch [=SpongeBob=] has spawned many memes on social media. It is immediately preceded by Spongebob [=SpongeBob=] catching his breath, which spawned its own memes.memes.
** "I miss you! [Insert name] misses you! Even [Insert another name] misses you! ''(Insert GilliganCut to something denying this)''"



* MemeticMutation: "He's Squidward! He's Squidward! You're Squidward?! ''I'm'' Squidward! Are there any other Squidwards that I should know about?!" Cue a cut to Gary meowing in Squidward's voice, wearing a pickle as a nose. It's popular to take screenshots of this scene and replace "Squidward" with any character name or title that a series has multiples of (a popular example being [[Franchise/KingdomHearts Xehanort]].)

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"He's Squidward! He's Squidward! You're Squidward?! ''I'm'' Squidward! Are there any other Squidwards that I should know about?!" Cue a cut to Gary meowing in Squidward's voice, wearing a pickle as a nose. It's popular to take screenshots of this scene and replace "Squidward" with any character name or title that a series has multiples of (a popular example being [[Franchise/KingdomHearts Xehanort]].))
** Patrick's "I'm Squidward" dance became this in tandem with [[https://youtu.be/2lpSzswoEJo a video]] of ''[=SpongeBob=]'' scenes set to Music/SouljaBoy's "Crank That", thanks to the dance [[MickeyMousing timing itself really well]] to the song.
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* MemeticMutation: "He's Squidward! He's Squidward! You're Squidward?! ''I'm'' Squidward! Are there any other Squidwards that I should know about?!" Cue a cut to Gary meowing in Squidward's voice, wearing a pickle as a nose. It's popular to take screenshots of this scene and replace "Squidward" with any character name or title that a series has multiples of.

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* MemeticMutation: "He's Squidward! He's Squidward! You're Squidward?! ''I'm'' Squidward! Are there any other Squidwards that I should know about?!" Cue a cut to Gary meowing in Squidward's voice, wearing a pickle as a nose. It's popular to take screenshots of this scene and replace "Squidward" with any character name or title that a series has multiples of.of (a popular example being [[Franchise/KingdomHearts Xehanort]].)
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* TheWoobie: Patrick really doesn't take [=SpongeBob=] leaving well, spending the whole episode either crying or on the verge of tears until he comes back. Even when he tries to catch [=SpongeBob=] you still can't help but feel for him, helped by him being right to get his friend out of nature.
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* MemeticMutation: "You're Squidward! He's Squidward! He's Squidward! ''I'm'' Squidward! Are there any other Squidwards that I should know about?!" Cue a cut to Gary meowing in Squidward's voice, wearing a pickle as a nose. It's popular to take screenshots of this scene and replace "Squidward" with any character name or title that a series has multiples of.

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* MemeticMutation: "You're "He's Squidward! He's Squidward! He's Squidward! You're Squidward?! ''I'm'' Squidward! Are there any other Squidwards that I should know about?!" Cue a cut to Gary meowing in Squidward's voice, wearing a pickle as a nose. It's popular to take screenshots of this scene and replace "Squidward" with any character name or title that a series has multiples of.
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* UnintentionallySympathetic: Even though the episode clearly shows that [=SpongeBob=] is making a foolish decision by abandoning his life, it still tries to paint Patrick's attempts at capturing him as horrific. That said, while Patrick went feral in trying to get back his best friend [[{{Yandere}} forever]], [=SpongeBob=] hadn't yet learned his lesson and Patrick was still in the belief that he would never come back of his own free will, thus making it much easier to sympathize with his efforts to capture [=SpongeBob=].



* MemeticMutation: "You're Squidward! He's Squidward! He's Squidward! ''I'm'' Squidward! Are there any other Squidwards that I should know about?!" Cue a cut to Gary meowing in Squidward's voice, wearing a fake bulbous nose. It's popular to take screenshots of this scene and replace "Squidward" with any character name or title that a series has multiples of.

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* MemeticMutation: "You're Squidward! He's Squidward! He's Squidward! ''I'm'' Squidward! Are there any other Squidwards that I should know about?!" Cue a cut to Gary meowing in Squidward's voice, wearing a fake bulbous pickle as a nose. It's popular to take screenshots of this scene and replace "Squidward" with any character name or title that a series has multiples of.
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* MemeticMutation: [[http://www.dorkly.com/post/86032/angry-evil-savage-patrick-meme-spongebob-squarepants The screenshot of Patrick]] attempting to catch [=SpongeBob=] has spawned many memes on social media. It is immediately preceded by Spongebob catching his breath, which spawned its own memes.

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* MemeticMutation: [[http://www.dorkly.com/post/86032/angry-evil-savage-patrick-meme-spongebob-squarepants [[https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/facebook/001/349/562/404.jpg The screenshot of Patrick]] attempting to catch [=SpongeBob=] has spawned many memes on social media. It is immediately preceded by Spongebob catching his breath, which spawned its own memes.

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!!Nature Pants
* MemeticMutation: [[http://www.dorkly.com/post/86032/angry-evil-savage-patrick-meme-spongebob-squarepants The screenshot of Patrick]] attempting to catch [=SpongeBob=] has spawned many memes on social media. It is immediately preceded by Spongebob catching his breath, which spawned its own memes.
* NightmareFuel: Patrick trying to capture [=SpongeBob=] as a trophy, complete with a jar labeled "Friend," is downright psychologically horrifying. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DQasmrNP4s disturbing background music]] makes it worse.
* TearJerker: When Patrick finally gives up though, it turns to this, saying ''I hope you're happy'' in the most heartbroken voice. Even breaking the jellyfishing net Spongebob left to him.
** [=SpongeBob=] finally realizing he was foolish to give up the life he had on a whim. Thankfully, it quickly becomes a heartwarming moment when [=SpongeBob=] is greeted by a "Welcome Home" surprise party. Even [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Squidward]] is there!

!!Opposite Day
* MemeticMutation: "You're Squidward! He's Squidward! He's Squidward! ''I'm'' Squidward! Are there any other Squidwards that I should know about?!" Cue a cut to Gary meowing in Squidward's voice, wearing a fake bulbous nose. It's popular to take screenshots of this scene and replace "Squidward" with any character name or title that a series has multiples of.
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