December 5th Sunday, Dec. 2nd on Nickelodeon, a SpongeBob Squarepants marathon aired in tribute to the show's creator, Stephen Hillenburg, who died November 26th to ALS at the age of 57. He also was involved with Rocko's Modern Life.
I think it was a good way to honor him, and what made it more great was, they aired the classic early shows in the early seasons. Kids that grew up when SpongeBob first aired can reminisce about the good days when they were young. Also, kids from newer generations can be introduced to what made SpongeBob awesome.
Steve and Jeff cried at the news. Hayley was sad too. The show was part of their childhoods. Stan and Francine were sad too, but not as much. They didn't grow up with this show, so that's understandable. But still, any death is sad no matter what. Steve invited his friends so they could watch part of the marathon. Jeff and I did too, even Hayley watched a few. Stan wasn't too impressed, but Francine told him that they were honoring a man that were part of their childhoods. Stan liked it up until after the first movie, then grew tired of it. He still watched the early seasons though, but said now it 'isn't what it used to be' and 'they ruined him', which sadly is true up until the current, and some are alright. It's still enjoyable and entertaining. Roger didn't really care for it at all. We also saw the two movies.
It's sad when celebrities die, but what's good about it is that they will live on from the characters they played, and the shows, movies, or comics that they made and were part of. That way future generations can also appreciate them.
After the first movie, Stephen left the show, and over time, the show sadly began to suck. But when he came back around the same time as the second movie, the show began to be good again. But because we know he's not coming back, I'm afraid the show might suck again. I hope I'm wrong, and it never happens, but it might if the show goes on long after 20 years, and the third movie. It'll be sad if it ends like how The Fairly Oddparents did, but at least it's not introducing new main characters (Poof was good, Sparky was okay, but Chloe is when the show really fell apart).
Apparently, some people are petitioning for Sweet Victory from Band Geeks to be played in next year's Super Bowl (if you watch it, you'll know why). It'll be cool if they do, and make the halftime show a little more fun and entertaining, but it'll be fine either way.
It's sad that Stephen won't see his show turn 20 next year (he was so close). But like I said before he will live on in the cheery yellow sponge he made, and his legacy will live on forever.
I also like to make a quick note on the former President H.W. Bush who died on Friday, November 30th. Wow; my blogs lately been talking a little about death. I can't help that, I just want to keep you guys informed in case you guys have been living under a rock like Patrick. Sorry, that was a bit disrespect. But like Stan (Lee, not our Stan) and Stephen, he'll live on forever. May he, Stan, Stephen, and now the author's grandpa who passed at 94 today, all R.I.P. They were all great men who made this world better.