Home: A two-bedroom pineapple in Bikini Bottom
Occupation: Fry cook at the Krusty Krab restaurant
Best friend: Patrick Star (starfish)
Pet: Gary, a genius sea snail that meows like a cat and writes poetry.
Trivia: SpongeBob can't swim. He's the only one in Bikini Bottom who can tie a shoe.
Interests: SpongeBob enjoys jellyfishing, karate, bubbleart and playing the conch.
SpongeBob is known for his sunny disposition and positive attitude.
Created: July 1999 by Steven Hillenburg (a former marine biologist)
Voice: Tom Kenny (voice of dog on "CatDog")
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