(known as SpongeBob SquarePants in English) is an iconic animated series following the adventures of an optimistic sea sponge and his friends in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom . Created by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg , the show debuted in 1999 and has since become a global cultural phenomenon. The World of Bikini Bottom
: A yellow sea sponge who lives in a submerged pineapple with his pet snail, Gary . He is famously energetic and works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab . SPONGEBOB SCHWAMMKOPF
: SpongeBob's best friend, a dimwitted but loyal pink starfish who lives under a rock. (known as SpongeBob SquarePants in English) is an
: The greedy owner of the Krusty Krab and SpongeBob’s boss, who values money above all else. He is famously energetic and works as a