Stephen Hillenburg passed away on November 27, 2018. Hillenburg, a former marine biology teacher, was best known for creating "SpongeBob Squarepants," the mega-hit cartoon beloved by millions of people of all ages. The show has taught us many lessons over the almost 20 years, even if we didn't realize we were learning.
In honor of Hillenburg, Here are 15 lessons and things he's shown us over time.
How to tie your shoes
When Spongebob forgets how to tie his shoes, Gary plays this song which shows Spongebob and teaches kids every where how to tie shoes, including myself.
Importance of indoors
Outside is great and all, but have you ever tried being alone indoors?
True Friendship
GiphyThere's no better friendship than Spongebob and Patrick. You need that friendship in your life.
Sweater Weather really is the best weather.
Sweaters are great, Striped Sweaters are even better.
Let yourself be a kid
Be a goofy goober. We're all goofy goobers.
What it means to have F.U.N.
GiphySpongebob and Plankton spells out how to have fun in more ways than one.
Spongebob shows you who your real friends are.
GiphyThe best friends are the ones that understand your Spongebob references.
When people try to bring you down, build them up.
GiphyWhile Squidward was constantly trying to put a damper on Spongebob's happy self, He never let it get to him. He was always the little ray of sunshine that Squidward needed.
Never Give Up
GiphyNo matter how many times Spongebob failed his driving test, He always tried again.
Make the bad days the best day ever.
GiphyWhen what was supposed to be the best day ever turned into the worst day ever, Spongebob did what anyone else would do and started getting down. He then picked himself back up and decided to make at least one thing go right.
Thank you, Stephen Hillenburg, for creating a show that changed and impacted many lives, including my own.
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