Fans Pay Tribute to 'Spongebob Squarepants' Creator Stephen Hillenburg
Today, the animation fandom is coming together to mourn the loss of a true legend. Stephen [...]
Childhood Hero
prevnextSome of my favorite childhood memories were SpongeBob:
- performing at the Bubble Bowl.
- selling chocolate.
- delivering pizza with a less-than-enthusiastic Squidward.
- meeting THE hash-slinging slasher.Thank you, Stephen Hillenburg.
Bikini Bottom meant the world to me. pic.twitter.com/MCaQWXiwYx
— Brian Gay (@brian2596) November 27, 2018
An Animation Icon
prevnextThe quality of the first three seasons of Spongebob are to blame for it’s decades-long cultural relevance. Stephen Hillenburg created a broad, optimistic universe without sacrificing any of his absurd sensibility, giving us art that could be loved and understood commonly. Tragic.
— Gabriel Gundacker (@gabegundacker) November 27, 2018
Our Gratitude
prevnextSpongeBob: Isn't he beautiful?
Patrick: How high's he going to go?
SpongeBob: All the way, Patrick, up to the great beyond. Goodbye, friend.
Patrick: Happy trails!
SpongeBob: He's on the other side now.
Patrick: Yeah. He's in a better place.Thank you Stephen Hillenburg pic.twitter.com/x86uMuQI9z
— Comrade Tentacles☭ (@ComradTentacles) November 27, 2018
It's Imagination
prevnextR.I.P. Stephen Hillenburg, creator of one of the most imaginative, fun, innocent and brilliant worlds that no one with a sliver of an imagination could ever grow out of. ?? pic.twitter.com/c5e2i5NwdT
— Alex Pardee (@alexpardee) November 27, 2018
May The Laughs Never End
prevnext"Band Geeks" and "Texas" are probably my favorite episodes of Spongebob. This was a show that embraced both manic anarchy and innocent fun into a surrealist comedy show for kids and adults. Sad to hear about the passing of Stephen Hillenburg. Rest well, man. Thanks for the laughs pic.twitter.com/LjfsOZ1YU5
— Sherrod (@HEELSherrod) November 27, 2018
The Best Life Lessons
prevnextStephen Hillenburg could've easily created some cynical and hapless protagonist like what was popular in a lot of animation back then
instead, he created a happy, upbeat character who taught viewers of all ages the values of staying kind and positive in any situation
respect ? pic.twitter.com/01YabOsEuq
— (^ • ᴥ • ^) Merry Doggomas~ (@ChelleDoggo) November 27, 2018
A Comforting Friend
prevnextI used to put on Spongebob when I was feeling scared and anxious. Thank you for one of my few childhood comforts Stephen Hillenburg.
— Tamashii Hiroka (@TamashiiHiroka) November 27, 2018
To Love The Absurd
prevnextSpongebob's weird humor probably did more to influence this generation's love of absurdity more than any other show and it's that weirdness that keeps us going through these dark times. Rest in peace, Stephen Hillenburg. pic.twitter.com/VXgYFaYbGT
— Sam Sykes (@SamSykesSwears) November 27, 2018
Wonderfully Weird
prevnextrip stephen hillenburg - we all aspire to create something as wonderful as you did. shaped an entire generation! krusty krab training video is my whole sense of humor encapsulated neatly in 11 minutes
— Louie Zong (@everydaylouie) November 27, 2018
Back To Bikini Bottom
prevThis world is getting colder and colder, losing childhood icon after childhood icon. Stephen Hillenburg will be the most important to me, and if it wasn't for him, Bikini Bottom would just be an empty underwater town.
Rest In Peace, Stephen. We'll miss you. pic.twitter.com/zrpdRaF3rC
— Daniel T. ? (@Daniel_T_1985) November 27, 2018