SpongeTales?!

I've noticed some similarities between SB characters and DT characters over time (especially between two sets of characters), and the more I thought about it, the more amusing things I found.

I thought my findings were post-worthy, so, considering character iterations 

inside and outside the reboot, here's what I realized. 

Let's start off with a really obvious one:

Scrooge = Mr. Krabs 

• Their main colors are red, blue and black
• They both grew up poor
• They're both well-known businessmen who love money, and have enough to swim around in it
• Both of them can be described as cheapskates
• Both of them see their first dimes as very special items
• Both of them are older men
• They both speak with a European accent
• They both have a fatherly element to their characters 

I think it's VERY likely that Scrooge served as the inspiration behind Mr. Krabs. He may even be an intended parody of him. 

Heh, when I read through Issue #16 of SpongeBob Comics, I thought the Krabs family memeber "Uncle Alan" was homage to Alan Young, the original DuckTales voice actor for Scrooge (I mean, it was all about finding a treasure), but it turns out that it was more than likely in refence to the adventurous character, "Allan Quatermain". It matches up with his full name "Alan Quaterkrab". Oh well, there's still a lot here.

The next comparison is pretty easy:

Donald = Squidward

• They both have a constant struggle with bad luck
• They are both known for being grumpy or short-tempered
• They're both often made the voice of reason in their groups
• They both have a desire to be cool and respected
• They both have a gloating rival who is favored over them
• They often getting roped into whatever the businessman is doing
• They're both considered second in command
• They're both often depicted with just a hat and shirt

This one might not be too obvious:

Launchpad = SpongeBob

Most would be very quick to compare him to Patrick, but I think he matches SpongeBob more.

• They're both extremely loyal to their cheap bosses
• They're both occasionally fired by their bosses only to be rehired later on
• They both have issues with acquiring their license or learning to drive certain vehicles
• They both tend to crash vehicles
• They're both generally positive and child-like
• They're often described by others as annoying and incompetent
• They can also be described as dim-witted
• They both regularly wear a tie, a black belt and black footwear
• They're both very in-tune with the water 
• They both have a tremendous appreciation for pop-culture heroes
• They also have been given the roles of heroes
• Both of them have had their jobs threatened over being replaced with a robot
• They both have been depicted with red hair (or would that be brown, in SpongeBob's case?...isn't red hair just a really intense brown)

This one was a direct reference to the other:

Mr. Krabs' Nephews = Huey, Dewey & Louie

• They're both identical male triplets with a relation to a wealthy businessman
• Both sets have similar voices with a particular way of speaking together
• They both often solve mysteries 

Here's another set that could also be compared to HDL, but fit a bit closer to another group:

Sandy's Nieces = April, May, & June

• They're both female trios with identical sisters
• We often see them in the care of the aunt
• Both groups are color coded with a yellow member

I would also say they have a particular way of speaking, since they're meant to mirror HDL, but I actually don't know if AMJ do this. 😅

Breaking down this trio to focus on one:

Webby = Pearl

• They're both adopted members of wealthy family
• There is also a...daughter element to their characters WHY
• They both wear pink articles of clothing
• Might even be safe to say both of their favorite color is pink
• They both have an appreciation for plush toys

This one's a lil' tricky:

Gyro = Plankton?

• They both scientific inventors who are very focused on their work
• They both have a main robotic companion
• Their inventions tend to do evil or antagonistic things
• They've both assembled an usual army
• They both have Southern heritage

What makes this one more uncertain is that Gyro is his affiliation. He doesn't intend to be evil at all. He's very much in favor of his boss and wouldn't try to harm him or the family on purpose.

Because of this, he could also be compared to Sandy, but I think another character matches her better.

Della = Sandy

• They're both female characters who have a fraternal twin brother
• They're both extreme thrill-seekers who are always up for a challenge
• They both tend to be reckless and get carried away
• They can both be described as stubborn
• They both have piloted rocketships and have traveled to Space; specifically the Moon
• They've both lived outside of their natural environment for many years
• They've both traveled a long way from home and it's very likely that both of them had a good reason for it
• They both have an interest in robotics
• They both have a Scottish relative
• They both have helped other characters with flying a plane
• They both may have had an encounter with a portal to an alternate dimension

On to the next:

Mrs. Beakley = Mrs. Puff

• They both have a mysterious element to their identities 
• They are both generally "no nonsense" characters
• When they do tend to be on the more serious side, they do know how to relax and have fun
• The "Mrs." in both of their names indicates or implies that they've been married, but both of their husbands are missing

Now here's a more better fit for an earlier one:

Flintheart = Plankton

• They're both rivals to a businessman they're trying to emulate
• They both met their rivals when they were younger
• Used to have good or neutral affiliation, until their businessman rival did something to make them change
• They're both full of evil schemes
• They're both always outwitted by the rivalling business 
• They're VERY determined to accomplish their goals
• They occasionally team up with good guys 
• They both once led a family effort to attack their rival

This one also works pretty well too:

Magical = Plankton

• They're both rivals to a businessman
• They're both full of evil schemes
• They're both always outwitted by the rivalling business 
• They're VERY determined to accomplish their goals
• They're both constantly after an important item that will make them powerful 
• They both often deal with very dangerous elements
• They both once led a group effort to attack their rival

Bonus Section!

Out of all of these, I think the strongest connection SB and DT have with each other is that both SpongeBob and Partrick's voice actors had characters in the second season of the show!

Yellow was always one of Fethry's colors but the fact that he appears with a sponge!! I love that.

The Ghost of Christmas Past is even depicted as a pink character who wears green clothes!

And I just remembered that Clancy Brown played Frankenstein in "Trickening!" Ha!

There are probably even more connections and coincidences out there waiting to be found! 

I'll be on the lookout in case there's enough to make another post about.

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i'm so tired

why did this take so long