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SpongeBob and friends are USPS stamps: You can snail-mail any pineapple under the sea

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As a movie enthusiast immersed in the vibrant world of Bikini Bottom, I can’t help but ponder how SpongeBob SquarePants might find little purpose for stamps. In the humid environment beneath his pineapple home, those small paper items would undoubtedly turn soggy and lose their charm.

Neither Patrick Star, who lacks fingers on his arms, Mr. Crabs, equipped with claws, nor Squidward Tentacles, whose name describes him well, would likely find much use for stamps among fans of “SpongeBob SquarePants.” While Gary the Snail might be an exception to this, the majority of these enthusiasts are not inclined towards traditional mail correspondence.

Despite being well-known for their cartoon series, the entire Nickelodeon gang, including Sandy Cheeks in her diving suit, will be showcased on a fresh collection of commemorative Forever stamps, as announced by the United States Postal Service.

Instead, the purpose isn’t for their usage but rather to accumulate them. Maybe, in moments when you need a boost, you can glance at the cheerful, sunny, toothy grin of SpongeBob.

Should you find yourself in New York City’s Times Square between 8 and 10 a.m. on August 1st (Eastern Time), you have an opportunity to purchase the latest stamps. The event itself is free, but the stamps will cost you $12.48 for a sheet of 16, or 78 cents each.

That’s 40 cents more than each stamp would have cost when “SpongeBob” premiered 26 years ago.

As a dedicated movie buff, I’ve been inspired by iconic Nickelodeon artwork to design the new series of stamps I’ve created for the USPS. I’ll even be there personally to sign any autographs!

As a passionate movie buff reminiscing about my favorite underwater world, I can’t help but recall the day Bikini Bottom first splashed onto our screens back in May 1999. Two months later, this captivating universe embarked on its full run, leaving an indelible mark on countless viewers like me.

The creative genius behind those bubbly, coral-dwelling characters was none other than Stephen Hillenburg – a man who, before animating our beloved SpongeBob and friends, was a dedicated teacher of marine biology in sunny Southern California. Fate seemed to have a sense of humor when it led him from the realm of education to the world of animation.

In his later years, Hillenburg battled Lou Gehrig’s disease, but he never allowed that adversity to dampen his spirit or creativity. He continued to create vibrant educational tools and compelling stories populated by the very characters we came to know and love. As The Times wrote in his poignant obituary, Hillenburg was not just a talented animator; he was a teacher at heart, using his art to educate and entertain us all.

To set the record straight, stamps have, in fact, been used in Bikini Bottom.

In the 13th season episode titled “Patrick the Mailman,” a starfish named Patrick delivers a letter to SpongeBob and inquires, “Are you aware of where Sponge-Bob SquarePants, also known as Squir-pants, resides?” After this interaction, he designates SpongeBob as his postal companion.

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2025-07-04 02:31

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