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The Politics of Spongebob Squarepants

Above All Else by Lucien WD

Feb 20, 2017Arts

Does Mr. Krabs exploit his workers? How is Sandy’s experience as an immigrant? Is Squidward sexually repressed? We explore some of Spongebob Squarepants’ most pressing political themes.

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