Crew Interviews

1. Which character do you relate to or sympathize with the most? Why?

SpongeBob. Because he works hard, cries daily, likes his job, loves his friends and wears cool clothes.

2. Why do you think people of all ages love the show?

I have no idea. If I did I would create a show and make millions.

3. What makes Sbob different than other shows?

SpongeBob is in it.

4. What's the best thing about working on the show?

The cold hard cash, people are impressed when I tell them what I do, I get to hang around with funny people and we get free donuts on Monday and Friday.

5. What is challenging about working on the show?

Coming up with new ideas after doing more than 240 stories.

6. How long does it take to put together one episode of the show?

Too long. About 9 months.

7. Why do you think SpongeBob, the character, is so beloved?

(see answer #2)

8. What's your favorite episode of Sbob?

The Two Faces of Squidward.

9. How did you get started in the business?

My agent asked me if I had ever thought about doing animation. I said “No.” He then asked if I wanted to interview for a job on CatDog, I did and got it. Then I worked on Jimmy Neutron and now SpongeBob for the past 4 years.

10. What do you think is the funniest Sbob moment of all time?

When Mr. Krabs tells SpongeBob that the hat he’s wearing makes him look like a girl and SpongeBob asks, “Am I a pretty girl?”

STEVEN BANKS, STORY EDITOR on SpongeBob SquarePants