SpongeBob's Bikini Bottom is based on a real-life test site for nuclear weapons
- Written by Holly M. Barker, Senior Lecturer, University of Washington
“Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?”
My anthropology class replied, “SpongeBob SquarePants.” Their thunderous response filled the auditorium.
Nearly 20 years ago, the underwater world of SpongeBob and his quirky, colorful friends debuted as a cartoon. The cultural icon is now a Broadway musical, up for 12 Tony awards.
My...
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