We have all seen at least one episode of the television show “Spongebob Squarepants,” a cartoon about the life of a talking sea sponge. You can’t help but admire the innocence and overall joy that radiates from both Spongebob and his best friend, a talking starfish named Patrick.

Then, there’s Squidward, the cranky, arrogant, and bitter neighbor who lives between the starfish and sponge. We can’t help but feel for Squidward occasionally. Spongebob and Patrick can be a little annoying, and they always manage to get Squidward tied into their wacky adventures, which end in disaster for Squidward.

But there’s a point in many of our lives that we truly wonder if we’re a Squidward. And if we are, when did it happen, and how? For many students, we realized we became a Squidward when we entered the most stressful time of our lives so far: college. Not sure whether you’ve reached that point yet? Here are some signs that might help you decide.

1. You regret coming to your 9 a.m. class the second you get there

2. That is, when you actually manage to show up.

3. You feel like the hottest thing on the block when getting ready for a party.

4. But when you get back home afterwards, you couldn't look worse.

5. And when you wake up with a hangover, no one should dare to set you off.

6. Speaking of other people, you can't help but ask yourself...

"Have I

always been

this negative?"

7. You've never realized how prominent your resting bitch-face actually is, until you're walking to campus.

8. And every day is starting to feel like the same thing over and over.

9. You have your wild moments...

10. And you know how to have a good time...

11. But you know when it's time to sit down and focus...

12. Even if it takes all night.


13. Sure, you hate things like partner/group projects,

14. Couples being intimate in public around campus,

15. And your never-ending, miserable on-campus job,

16. But you're still pretty damn awesome.

17. Even if others don't always realize it.