The Valley Tribune: Nickelodeon's Longest Running Television Show!

Spongebob is the oldest cartoon to air on Nickelodeon, and it has several fans that adore it! In Spongebob, the main characters are Spongebob, Patrick, Sandy, Gary, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, and Plankton. In each episode, there is typically a life lesson about something concerning our everyday lives. There are so many things, though, that I'm sure you didn't know about Spongebob, even if you are one of the show's biggest fans.
1. Each character in Spongebob Squarepants was inspired by one of the seven deadly sins. For Example, Mr. Krabs is a very greedy man. He would kill for a penny, and in one episode, he is even willing to sell Spongebob's soul for sixty-two cents. Plankton, is supposed to be envy.He envies Mr. Krab's business and he is constantly trying to outdo Krabs in everything he does. Patrick, is sloth. He constantly stays underneath his rock and does nothing. There is even an episode titled Big Pink Loser, which is all about Patrick and how he is truly good for nothing. Sandy is a representation of pride. She takes such a great deal of satisfaction in her intelligence and where she is from. She thinks that it is a big deal that she is the only land critter to live in Bikini Bottom. Squidward is wrath. Spongebob and Patrick are always trying to have a good time, and Squidward is basically the party-pooper. He is always fussing at Spongebob and Patrick, no matter what they do. Gary is supposed to be gluttony. This may be hard to notice, but it isn't if you put as lot of thought into it.Gary is always hungry, and when you see him, he is almost always eating. If he isn't eating, he is meowing because he is hungry. Last but not least, there is Spongebob, and he is lust. More than any of Bikini Bottom's Residents, Spongebob has more of a rush for life than any of then. He is always filled with pep and cheer no matter where he goes. He lusts for life more than any of the other characters, and therefore he is the last of the seven deadly sins.
2. Spongebob was created by Steve Hillenburg, and he was a former marine biologist.
3. According to Spongebob's drivers' licence, he was born July 14, 1986.
4. Spongebob's name was originally supposed to be Spongeboy, but the name was already copyrighted for a mop.
5. President Obama is a fan of Spongebob. He says he even watches it with his daughters.

Sources from: http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/26/10-neat-facts-about-spongebob-squarepants/#!j7Odc
http://www.omg-facts.com/lists/333/11-Spongebob-Facts-Even-Superfans-Don-t-Know/1