One of the most celebrated and beloved animated TV shows of all time is SpongeBob SquarePants, and one way that fans honor this series is by dressing up as the characters. Yes, parties, the Halloween season, comic cons and average days can be made even better with a cosplay inspired by this television series.
From the supporting characters and the opening credits to the star himself, with his distinct shape, color and outfit, there are many unique ways to replicate these looks and these characters. In fact, 10 adorable and amazing examples are listed below for all to enjoy.
Arrr Ya Ready?
Let’s begin where the television series begins. There is a famous theme song, which is sung by a pirate in a portrait. And on 9gag, a cosplay of this character was created and shared.
Some may consider this to be a lazy or confusing costume, but for fans of this story, it is actually pretty brilliant, as well as simple enough for anyone to copy! There is actually a human under there and it's a great meta-reference to the show that only real fans will pick up!
BFFs
A school paper, The Lodi Rampage, featured Camryn Koenig and Kelsie Hannavi, who dressed up as SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star.
They wore somewhat normal clothing items, using prints and colors to define their characters. And to complete these looks, they each held nets, as they were ready to go fishing for jellyfish.
Squirrel!
One of SpongeBob’s pals is named Sandy Cheeks, a karate-chopping squirrel from Texas who just happens to live underwater. This toddler dressed up as this character for Halloween, complete with the astronaut-like ensemble and the bubble around the head.
While this DIY project would look great on any fan, it is incredible and adorable on a child!
The Gang’s All Here
A few more children got in on the fun, as seen via Pinterest. There is Mr. Krabs with his tall eyes, SpongeBob with his square body, and Gary with his cute little shell. This, once again, proves that kids can be put in any costume and instantly make it one thousand times more precious.
TV series are a great idea to keep in mind when out looking for costumes, as there are unlimited shows and characters to consider, especially if you're going out as a group.
Superheroes
Many creative costumes are seen at comic conventions, such as this one via damicosa on Instagram. Some may not recognize these two, but true fans of SpongeBob SquarePants know that these cosplayers are Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy!
These guys are not seen in every episode, but when they do pop up, it is always quite interesting and memorable.
Mr. Tentacles
On Imgur, vianka_cosplay shared a DIY version of Squidward.
The lazy-looking eyes, the paintbrush and artwork, the wrinkles on the forehead - from head to toe, this is a spot-on impersonation of such an iconic character. One can only hope that his voice and laugh was attempted), as well!
Feminine & Frilly SpongeBob
On a website called Costume Pop, Patricia Meisser stated that their little girl wanted to be SpongeBob SquarePants and that they wanted her to be something girly and cute. The end result was this tutu version of this cartoon character!
No matter if the tulle skirt was short or long or worn by an adult or a child, this costume idea would be a clear success.
Whale, Whale, Whale
A supporting character within this story is Pearl Krabs, and some cosplays celebrate her, such as this one from a blog that belongs to someone named Pearl!
This costume was created for Halloween in 2011, and it even placed in a costume contest. This is easy to believe, based on the detail that went into recreating this daughter and friend. Bonus points should have been awarded, too, for having the same name.
Home Sweet Home
Many people are familiar with the main homes featured in this television series: Patrick lives under a rock, Squidward has a stone house that looks like it belongs on Easter Island, and SpongeBob lives in a pineapple.
Well, when AlienMyth64 posted this picture on Twitter, it was a wonderful celebration of two of these abodes, with the fruit on the shirt and the face on the head! This would be another simple yet effective idea to recreate.
SpongeCat & Catrick
Of course, some people dress up their pets on special occasions, for the Halloween season, for special events or because there is nothing else better to do. These two cats got quite the treatment, as they were turned into SpongeBob and Patrick.
The artist made sure to design the perfect backdrop to accompany the characters, who sat still long enough for the photo. Were these animals happy about it all? It is hard to say, but they look amazing and adorable and it's clear a lot of work went into these costumes.