Spongebob Squarepants: The Art of the Gross-Up | Video Essay

For 10% off your first Squarespace website or domain, visit and use my Coupon Code: FULLFAT. Spongebob Squarepants is one of the best cartoons of the 90s and a cornerstone of Nickelodeon’s golden period. One of its hallmarks was the use of gross-ups and other alternative forms of animation to look into the heads of Spongebob, Patrick, Sandy, Mr Krabs, Squidward and the rest of the gang. Join us for this week’s video essay as we look in-depth at this pioneering cartoon an