YMMV / Sponge Bob Square Pants S 12 E 13 Sponge Bobs Big Birthday Blowout

• Signature Scene: The Trusty Slab scene, where the main character's voice actors appear on-screen as their human counterparts, is easily the most recognizable scene in the special.
• Surprisingly Improved Sequel: Many considered this episode a big improvement over the infamous "Truth or Square" and "Atlantis SquarePantis".
• Tear Jerker:
  • The end of the episode features a dedication and thank you to Stephen Hillenburg, who unfortunately never lived to see his own creation turn twenty years old. Said tribute doubles as heartwarming. Some people even claim this special to be a tribute to him.
  • Try not to tear up when Patchy finally meets SpongeBob after eleven seasons of failed attempts.
• Win Back the Crowd: After two mediocre hour long specials during the post-movie era, this one was considered a significant improvement compared to "Atlantis SquarePantis" and "Truth or Square".
• Unexpected Character: Who would’ve expected Mindy to make a cameo in this episode and David Hasselhoff from the same movie to appear?

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