I ADORE Spongebob. for those who rememebr my original profile bio, I did mention that.
Spongebob, now, is a mere shadow of its former self. The fun and unique plots aren't what they used to be; they are too complicated or boring.
also, the characters have lost their luster. Patrick has gone from funny and stupid to just...stupid. His lack of intelligence has been taken to new heights, and has actually made Patrick more of an annoying character than a funny one.
Squidward has gone from a cynical, dull, slouch of a neighbor to a sea creature in need of anger management counseling. Squidy is still pretty funny, but isn't what he used to be. HE is no longer grouchy, but more along the lines of mean, which IMO, takes away from his character.
Spongebob might be the creature affected the most. first, the voice change...his new voice is shrill and annoying. He also, like Squidward Patrick, and other characters I've yet to mention, has lost his luster. What I mean is that he is an exagerated form of himself. It's like making a cartoon of a cartoon show. His behaviors arwe too overexagerated and take away from the enjoyment of watching Spongebob.
then there's sandy, who turned into a mad scientist. From the episode "Sandy's Rocket," we've known Sandy is extremely smart, but again, they have exagerated her characteristics. It's almost like she's building time machines now.
One lasty thing to vent on-how many new Plankton episodes can they make?
All of this started in season 4, where everything went totally wrong. Seasons 1, 2, and 3 were absolutely brilliant entertainment with witty plots and scenarios, funny characters (and some of thos lines!), and an overall great viewing experience. The greatest kids show ever, before it jumped the shark. Nickelodeon has gotten greedy and have ruined YET ANTOHER show. Good thing I have the first three seasons on DVD to watch anytime.
MY favorite all-time line has to be the episode "Pickles" when bubblebass walks up to the register at the Krusty Krab, and Squidward mutters, "Let me guess, Tiny, a small salad?" Bubblebass has other plans...this isn't an exact quote, but Bubblebass' order went something like, "I'd like a double triple balty delux, on a raft. 4 by 4 animal style, extra shingles with a shimmy and a squeeze, light axle grease, make it cry, burn it, and let it swim." Squidward simply responds, "We serve FOOD here sir."
Classic stuff. It's a shame what has happened to spongebob.