SpongeBob Speaks Out!

May 9th, 2007

SpongeBob Denies Reports that He's Gay

SquarePants lashed out at Christian conservative groups today after they accused him of promoting homosexuality and questioned the undersea cartoon icon's sexuality. SquarePants also requested that the tabloid media respect his privacy during what he called "a difficult time."

Cartoon icon calls James Dobson a “goofy goober”

By Russell D'Arby, Arts and Entertainment Correspondent

BIKINI BOTTOM—SpongeBob SquarePants is dismissing allegations by a prominent Christian conservative leader that the cartoon icon is promoting toleranc of homosexuality among children and may be gay himself. Bikini Bottom's best-known resident is also asking the tabloid media to respect his privacy, and that of his cartoon sidekick Patrick, during what Mr. SquarePants acknowledged is "a difficult time."

This small underwater community has been under siege since James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, condemned Mr. SquarePants for promoting a "pro-gay agenda." <http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Evils%20in%20America/Sodomy/spongebob_and_homosexuality.htm> Dobson, who was in Washington DC attending various high-profile events, also attempted to 'out' Mr. SquarePants to major media outlets, noting that the cartoon star and his best friend Patrick are frequently seen holding hands.

Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy
Dobson and other conservative Christian leaders are upset at a new video in which Mr. SquarePants and several other cartoon stars, including Barney, Big Bird, and Arthur, are seen singing and dancing in a "We are Family" children's video. The video, produced by the We Are Family Foundation <http://www.wearefamilyfoundation.org/> , is intended to promote a message of tolerance and diversity among school children.

While Dobson did not openly question the sexuality of any of Mr. SquarePant's co-stars, Big Bird and Barney are both believed to be gay. The two are said to have been involved, until recently, in a long-term relationship. Neither of the characters consented to be interviewed for this article.

At a hastily called news conference in Bikini Bottom yesterday, Mr. SquarePants, who was flanked by Patrick, Squidward and Mr. Krabs, tried to keep the tone light, starting off the proceedings with a joke. "Somebody call the police! There's a pants thief on the loose!" he told the crowd. But the cartoon star appeared noticeably drained, and soon struck a more serious note. He reminded Mr. Dobson that "licking doorknobs is illegal on other planets," and told the crowd of reporters not to worry. "Tomorrow we'll be back for more frolic and fun."

http://swiftreport.blogs.com/news/2005/01/spongebob_denie.html

the 'We are family' video, and the spongebob nonsense. As I remember, the story break was followed by furious backpedaling by the Dobsonites.