Note: The title of this chapter came from Patrick Star saying 'liar, liar, plants for hire!' (in the episode 'Life Of Crime'). The catchphrase is meant by rhyme words: 'liar, liar, pants on fire!'. It means when someone gets caught in a lie. In other words, the person gets busted by lying.
"Please, what do you two nitwits know about talking care of babies?! NO ONE in the right mind will EVER hire you as babysitters!!" (Episode: 'Biddy Sitting')
"For those who care, I'm nothing short of an artistic genius. Unfortunately, that preludes me from doing any commercial pieces. I'll do it, but I will need complete artistic control. I can't make a work for the ages overnight. Art does not match to a ticking clock. This represents the gaping, mashing of consumerism and the endless cavern it creates within us all. I call it 'Mopression'. (Episode: 'The Masterpiece')
"There's ONLY one explanation. I'm still in my bed and I'm having a nightmare! This is all just a bad dream. If this is a dream, there are no consequences! Are you enjoying my dream? I don't care, none of this is real. I've always wanted to fly and this is my dream." (Episode: 'Copybob Dittopants')
"I suppose you want me to play some stupid game or you will just follow me around all day and never ever leave? You don't know how long I have waited to hear those words!" (Episode: 'The Abrasive Side') - Squidward Tentacles
Your POV
I'm being a big fish in my own pond. A different type of species which is not similar than any other fish that cannot be caught by fishermen. If it's a small fish like the ones in the deep blue sea, they had many kinds of assorted colors or stay in their school groups.
The coral reefs, sound of bubbles, sea sponges here and there, seagulls flying in the sky...a part of the marine life is a representation about my sorrows as I wallowed in complete misery. That big and small fish is me, I lost my own true colors not to show it to anyone.
What kind of marine species would I be or am I as shallow as the tidal waves? As I stepped into the deepest depths of the water, I felt like I was drowning. Unable to reach out the surface, losing my breath and the currents pulled me in such great force.
Am I a starfish with no brains? A crab with giant pincers? A jellyfish with a round head? A snail carrying a heavy shell? Or a cephalopod creature under the ocean where resides an island with palm trees known as the Bikini Atoll or should I call it 'Bikini Bottom'.
For starters, the location where it takes place after a nuclear bombing disaster during the cold world war. You can see every living sea animals have killed by the poisonous effects of radiation....or some have brought them to life as if they were on television.
Such as both live action and animation. Yes, I am a typical Spongebob fan. The creator himself lives on his legacy and happy smiles. He also experienced hard difficulties and struggles in life around him. In the show, he was a kind person dedicated to his works.
The ocean man has finally puts himself to rest in peace, reunited along with the iconic duo of retired superheroes who are Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy. You know who he is. That man...is none other than Stephen Hillenburg who was a marine biologist.
I guess the show must go on without him. Life is just like the ocean indeed. When I was a little kid, I always loved to watch 'Spongebob Squarepants' so much. It brings me some good and bad memories back then, other episodes that I like or hate.
I wonder what's it like to grow up while watching this cartoon. Well, I guess I'll understand when I get older and I want to know more. It makes me curious and lots of questions I want to ask that pops in my mind. So by the way, this show never gets old and it's fine.
In 'Spongebob Squarepants', I can hear the bubbles. Jellyfishes that sounds like honey bees buzzing, hilarious jokes or catchy Hawaiian music that plays in the background...all kinds. It holds a special place in my heart, deep inside my own darkest memories.
*~Years later~*
I have grown to become a teenager in high school or college. Something that has changed me completely and all the emotions I have developed entirely; in which they aren't the same as before anymore. I want to be a scenic artist, mostly landscape portraits.
Or maybe a cash register working at a fast-food restaurant. Everything went very well and my life is simple. I still watched 'Spongebob Squarepants' on television as a young adult. Just like a kid again....but something awfully bad will happen soon.
So guess what's going to happen next? Meh, I probably don't think this stage really fits me as I grew up. When I have reached to adulthood, I wish I could be optimistic like Spongebob. Having no worries, full of excitement and enjoy life with friends and family.
However....this doesn't seemed right at all. I'm no longer just like Spongebob anymore. No smiles, no enjoyment and no fun activities. I am now turning into Squidward, which means the stage of adulthood is getting a lot harder than I ever thought it was.
I think growing up isn't a better idea for me. That is one of the cruel things that affects my life and it hurts in an awful way. As I rewatched the show again, I can now understand why Squidward is really the most unlikable character. The octopus with a big nose.
He acts like a full grown adult. He looks depressed in the show. To be honest, he was unhappy, deeply suffering, acting negatively and really angry. Unlike the other characters in the show have their wacky antics but Squidward seems to be different than anyone else.
He deserves what he's been through, from getting arrested to being punished and sheer torture. The way he screams out loud at the top of his lungs, it's just so painful to hear while his neighbors are annoying him. Now let me think for a second...here's how it goes.
Squidward's behavior is mostly just narcissism, snappish, hot-headed and full of irritation. He hates his life which it hits me hard. His words are 'I hate people', 'I hate all of you' or any quotes that focuses on what's it like to grow up as an adult. So that's why everyone can relate him as their spirit animal.
As for Squidward, they made him as an antagonist. For example, he was such a big jerk to everyone. Some episodes in the ending is he gets a well-deserved punishment. Like the time he throws his brain in the trash bin, ended up at the hospital, going to jail multiple times, gives him parking tickets...etc.
In which is a very bad plot twist ever written. It didn't worked out much. See, it hurts a lot to see him tormented for no reason. Wow, what a sorry excuse to make bad to godawful episodes like this one. Growing up to be an adult just like Squidward is nothing but a living hell.
They don't mind him for no doubt and have no favors. In reality, the audience or viewers watched him suffer horribly over and over just for laughs, because the writers think it's funny. That's not comedy! It's just insulting, so cruel and mean-spirited.
Brutally injured on a wheelchair or a full body cast, bandages all over around him. Squidward's endless torture gets even worse than a bloody splinter or a stupid wringer. From learning boat smarts to total destruction. A sore loser to a being a mood. Oh, how very sad....
All the characters made him feel such a hater. Of course, haters gonna hate like he ignored all kinds of stuff he dislikes. As an adult when I watched the show, then that's why Squidward is one of the most influential character of all time. But the question is...why it influences reality and how?
When you're a fan of Spongebob, you know how Squidward feels the same way he does. Being a sourpuss he is, the citizens in Bikini Bottom treats him in a wrong turn, like he didn't do nothing so they beaten him up. Yes, also including those stupid police officers and they arrested him instead.
When I become like Squidward, I now began to hate people. Enraged by those shenanigans around as if I were some kind of a joke. Then, you get involved by their games who tries to annoy you. Steals the show, ruined your career or surrounded by bullies.
The others have made you stop in your tracks just to prevent for not wanting to join their social circles. After the fight for a few weeks or months, you develop a terrible traumatic experience just like Squidward do. Then....why don't you move to another town?
Go live a new place in Squidville. Find someone like Squilvia for a boyfriend or girlfriend. A rich sibling rivalry like Squilliam Fancyson when he says 'hello, peasants!' on live television. Give them sarcastic replies or Squidward quotes to everyone especially in public.
Life goes on and on, even if you are an adult Squidward type of person. This doesn't get any better anyhow. In other words, adulthood sure is boring and a lot of hardwork. Moody at work, stay single and secluded, forever alone 24/7, go out on a vacation or whatever.
Why adulthood is really that difficult? I want to live a happy exciting life like Spongebob, but no use. I am Squidward now so I always hated it. Yeah, it sucks to be a grown-up and I'm so bored. You just can't wait for me to die, huh?! (in the episode 'Chocolate With Nuts').
As a Squidward while I was minding my business, I ignored people's topics as I give them hand signals like saying 'blah, blah, blah'. I also developed some anger management issues. I snapped, pranked, glared, shouted and yelled; both harshly and forcefully.
I spent the whole day doing all kinds of RIDICULOUS things. Who says 'stupidity isn't a virus' but sure a spread like one? Ugh, I should just drown in it! Sure, if sarcasm is my specialty...then so be it. I don't care if I'm Squidward or not, then I just HATE it! Why do I bother?!
I felt like I got out of bed for nothing. Unfortunately, I just don't feel satisfied about my job today. How can it get any worse than this? I just can't do it...I'm so tired that I should just go home early, get some peace and quiet on Sunday. I give up on my hopes and dreams, but turned into nightmares.
I raised my eyebrows as I responded sarcastically. I give them criticisms as I try to make a statement which I find a bit too much for my annoyance. I know why everyone is lying so I'm just taking it seriously. Also, I don't make things. I judge things because I'm a judger (in the episode 'The Googly Artiste').
Barnacle heads! Duh, I can't tell how to live your life whatever that means. It doesn't matter anymore, if I like or not. I live in a dead-end town with a bunch of idiots I can't stand, except for me. Well, it's true. Great....I screwed up on everything that makes me sick.
The first time I become Squidward, my life is now turning upside-down. Start from being happy but then, my mood changes into a sad depressed state. See, my emotions are slowly replaced and bottled up by my severe case of mental breakdown. Meh, this sucks...
I admit it...adulthood is rough. Well, at least I have only few hours left of my day off so I went upstairs, feeling too exhausted from work. I walked to my bedroom in a slouched posture, take a bath and changed some clothes.
After I put on some new clothes, I took deep breaths in and out as I turned on the computer. Now look at me...a bored empty expression on my face, looking at every 'Squidward relatable moments' videos or funny memes that are posted on social media.
He can be a big fish where the ocean is deep and shallow for him. That's how I felt adulthood is like in real life. Why me? Too busy at work in public...people are just born mean and others are like IDIOTS sometimes. I know it sounds crazy and I have nothing to say.
I surfed on the internet for about 1-2 hours. I guess this goes on for a while. Now I'm gonna relax if it kills me. Then, I yawned as I turned off the computer and I collapse tiredly on the bed with a deep groan. Faceplant on a soft pillow, taking a big exhale escaped from my mouth. Wake up when I care....
I looked at my reflection in the mirror, heavy bags under my eyes due to the 24-hour schedule of work. I know being an adult stinks and everyone's a critic. That means I have to take a long rest for a couple of minutes. A beauty sleep should do me some good, everything will be fine...I hope.
*~30 seconds later~*
Still fast asleep, a peaceful look on my face. I think I'm starting to get better again in no time. When I was about to dream, until I felt a hand soothes my cheek. Soft touch like silk...which it was making me smile while I was sleeping. This is strange to me.
All of a sudden, I felt a heavy weight on the bed beside me. Could it be someone or something is here? A hand touched my cheek, it causes me to groan in my sleep. As I flipped sidewards when I open my eyes groggily, I saw a familiar face....and there it was.
Revealing a handsome male with pure white wings that sparkle, surrounded by a radiant light aura. Fluffy blonde hair, crystal blue eyes and pointed ears with silver earrings. He wore a white angelic skirt with a slit in half, exposed to see his fair smooth legs.
In which it resembles as a Greek god or holy archangel. Pure gold necklace and wrist bracelets decorated with triangle charms and emeralds. He had a tender smile on his face, smiling at me while his hand connected....and our fingers entwined together.
"Who are you? What are you doing here in my room?", I said shyly with a faint blush.
"Ohh, (Y/N)...no need to fear. My name is Link. You are deeply fast asleep so I came here to the physical world in your bedroom and watch you. Then....I just hoped you might need some company."
He spoke, rubs my cheekbone softly with his thumb. We both stared at each other for the first time. But there's one problem. He notices my sad expression so he was about to ask me something.
"(Y/N), I can see the look in your eyes. You need to tell me what is wrong. I've always wanted to help you feel better. Why are you feeling so sad about?"
Link asked in a worried tone. Taking deep breaths, I told him why the effects of adulthood is stressing me out. He can read my mind. I was so overpressured and very, very tired at work.
"I see...so that's why you began to hate everyone who gets to annoy you. I am sorry to hear that, (Y/N)."
He replied in sympathy as he rubs my shoulder. His flowing wings covered between us, just like a warm blanket.
"Don't let yourself bottled up by your emotions. Release all your destructive rage just to let it out or it will consume you. Calm down, try to relax and you must control your temper. I know why life is struggling and very hard when it comes to growing up."
He responded, holding my both hands in his. I blushed like a red rose and I can't stop gazing at him. He was perfect and he means a lot, an important thing in the world to me. What a gentleman. He's so charming... 💞💞
"When I came here to the human world you lived in, I was worried you almost get hurt yourself. It's dangerous. Never mind what they say. So I just wanted to protect you from temptation and safe in my arms. I love you, (Y/N)."
With those words, I slowly let out tears formed in my eyes. He then gives me a comforting kiss on my forehead as we both cuddle on the bed in each others' arms. Feel the heat of his rock-hard body, I blushed hard.
"I do love you, (Y/N). My sweetheart", he cooed lovingly to my ears.
"I love you too, Link", I said bashfully with a dreamy smile.
We both fell asleep once again. I can't believe he called me his sweetheart. It made my heart flutter like butterflies and his voice is so magical. Who needs crying to solve my problems anyway? I can be happy again.
Maybe there's still hope for me. I have my brave hero who keeps me secured no matter what happens.
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Quotes:
"If you don't want a sarcastic answer, don't ask a stupid question." - Unknown
"Argumentative, screaming and yelling, temper tantrums, anxiety attacks, the works." - Ron Furman