SpongeBob, 23 years ago the first episode aired: the funniest memes. PHOTO

SpongeBob celebrated the 23rd anniversary of its Nickelodeon debut on Sunday 1st May

Over the years the series has established itself as a real media phenomenon, giving life to an international level franchise

Great accolades also from critics

Among the many awards it has won, SpongeBob has won five prestigious Emmy Awards

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SpongeBob SquarePants and the other characters in the series have become the protagonists of numerous memes

Here is an image of the cute protagonist

Among the characters of the series Patrick Stella, Squidward Tentacle and Mr. Krab

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Also in attendance Sandy Cheeks and Mrs. Puff

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SpongeBob movies have also been made

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Among the most appreciated works SpongeBob – Out of the water

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The film surpassed $ 300,000,000 at the international box office