Mr. Lawrence and other SpongeBob SquarePants cast members explain how characters are connected to the Seven Deadly Sins.
The beloved animated Nickelodeon series SpongeBob SquarePants, which follows the humorous escapades of SpongeBob and other Bikini Bottom residents, has spawned many fan theories over the years. Among them is speculation that each character represents one of the major sins taught in Christianity: SpongeBob himself is lust, Patrick is sloth, Squidward is wrath, Sandy is pride, Mr. Krabs is greed, Plankton is envy, and Gary the Snail is gluttony.
During a reunion video for Esquire, the cast of SpongeBob SquarePants addressed this theory, among others, with Squidward’s voice actor Rodger Bumpass noting similarities between Patrick and Mr. Krabs and their sins, but no one else. Lawrence, a writer who also voices Plankton, explained that while characters likely have individual distinctions, it may not be as concrete as pairing them with one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Read his comments below:
I think the idea was, it’s like the Seven Deadly Sins. It’s like Gilligan’s Island, where each character represents something and I think all of us represent a specific kind of thing that’s sort of not as tangible as saying, ‘It’s lust. It’s this, it’s that.’
Despite parallels between SpongeBob SquarePants characters and their theoretical Deadly Sin, these comments by Lawrence and other cast members suggest the idea wasn’t considered when writing the series. That may be more evident when it comes to Plankton, someone whose rivalry with Mr. Krabs and obsession with knowing the Krabby Patty formula would typically point right to envy. However, Plankton’s self-interest and belligerent attacks also correlate with pride and wrath. Similarly, Squidward’s animosity toward SpongeBob and others makes him wrathful, but he can be vain as well.
As mentioned in the video, there is a connection between Patrick and gluttony, but the Seven Deadly Sins theory actually has the starfish representing sloth instead, which makes sense, given his lackadaisical tendencies. SpongeBob as lust appeared to be a confusing choice, with voice actor Tom Kenny revealing that his character would simply want to work more at the Krusty Krab. However, with gluttony being reserved for Gary, and pride and greed as the most logical options for Sandy and Mr. Krabs, the latter being accurately linked to money, lust is the only remaining sin.
The SpongeBob SquarePants theory regarding the Seven Deadly Sins likely caught on because it is strangely accurate. There may be overlaps between certain vices and characters, as many of them appear suitable -- some more than others -- but it manages to remain one of the more reasonable fan-generated ideas yet. Lawrence’s comments indicate that it was unintentional, but can still be something for audiences to have fun with, especially when looking back on the show.
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