A Teen Titan just got a hilarious new nickname that makes it undeniable SpongeBob SquarePants is now canon within the DC Universe. What makes this title even better for the Nickelodeon series is that SpongeBob has been tied to the DCU since the show's early days, and its two most popular characters—Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy—are a mix of at least seven DC heroes. . Can you guess who it is?
Mark Waid and Emanuela Lupacchino World's Best: Teen Titans Stands out in their #4 mini-series, combining humor with a deep dive into several of the Teen Titans' relationships. The issue is focused on Wally “Baby Flash” West, Roy “fast” Harper and Garth, AKA Aqualad, as the latter two are spending the weekend at Wally's house.
However, the sleepover is no fun and games as tensions rise between the boys, especially as Roy reveals his dislike for Garth. This leads to Roy mildly insulting Garth, including giving him a funny nickname. “SpongeBob,” This firmly establishes that SpongeBob SquarePants exists within the DCU.
Roy “fast” Harper calls Aqualad 'SpongeBob' and it fits surprisingly well
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At first believing Wally to be his only guest for the weekend, Roy is surprised when he walks into the kitchen and sees Garth, whom he admits he found earlier. “strange”. As a result, Roy isn't exactly Garth's biggest fan; when he sees her, he shouts: “SpongeBob!?” ironically, it refers to Aqualad's oceanic origins. The unexpectedness of the moniker makes the moment even funnier, especially since Aqualad is depicted drawing a bucket of water, adding a unique silliness to the scene. The real humor, however, is that this is actually an additional SpongeBob reference that fans of the Krusty Krab employee will no doubt recognize.
Aqualad smacking a bucket of water parodies one of the most famous SpongeBob moments, specifically from Season 1, Episode 3. “A river in a tree tower.” In this episode, SpongeBob visits Sandy for the first time in an underwater treehouse where he can live without wearing his diving suit. However, Sandy is unaware that SpongeBob needs water, and the dry environment destroys him, causing him to dry out. This leads to a funny tension Face to face with a bucket of ice water, he says to himself over and over: “I don't need it” before finally screaming, “I need it!” and straining the water in desperation. Aqualad drinking from a pitcher thus serves as a tribute to this classic scene.
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SpongeBob Roy Garth is far from the only annoying, ocean-themed nickname he's given; the arrow-prone hero also belongs to Aqualadetc. “Squiddling” and “Wrinkled Fingers” both are undeniably unique and clever. When Squidling breaks down, Speedy essentially calls Aqualad a baby squid, acting as a nod to both Garth's youth and ocean origins. Wrinkled fingers, On the other hand, it's a more nuanced reference to how fingers begin to shrivel at the tips if they stay in water for too long, again tying in to Garth's typical environment. While there's humor in both of these nicknames, they pale in comparison to Roy, who goes by Garth. “Left Shark.”
“Left Shark” Refers to one of the backup dancers from Katy Perry's 2015 Super Bowl XLIX halftime performance. When he sings Teenage dream and fireworks, A dancer dressed as a shark stood out for being gleefully less in sync than her counterpart. “Right shark.” Almost overnight, Sol Shark became a pop culture phenomenon, with audiences finding his bland and silly dance moves hilarious. Thus, When Roy Garth calls it the Sol Shark, it's both another clever ocean-themed cab and a nod to real-life pop culture.It subtly hinted that Katy Perry is also part of the DC Universe.
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Despite the fun these nicknames create, they reveal the strained relationship between Garth and Roy.mainly because of Roy's behavior. Even though they are teammates, these derogatory names show Speedy's disdain for Aqualad. This disrespect is evident to Wally's parents, who confront their son about Roy's meanness to Garth. Garth defends Roy, explaining to Vali's parents that his behavior is contributed to by his home life and lack of attention from Oliver Queen. But Roy overhears this conversation and misinterprets it as Garth insulting him, further straining their relationship.
Even though the Teen Titans are closer at the end of the series than they were at the beginning, fans want more closure on Garth and Roy's dynamic. Luckily, fans can learn more about their relationship soon, as Roy is set to rejoin the Titans in October. This ongoing series features the original Teen Titans grown up with additional members like Starfire and Cyborg. With Roy now playing Arsenal and Garth as Tempest, it adds an interesting layer to their coming-of-age relationship.and their interactions Titans will reveal whether they have overcome their childhood differences.
SpongeBob's Mermaid Man & Barnacle Boy Spoof Aquaman, Aqualad, Batman, Robin… and more!
Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are a collection of DC's silliest superhero tropes.
With all the discussion surrounding Aqualad and SpongeBob, this is the perfect opportunity to point out that Merman and Barnacle Boy serve as parodies of some of DC's most iconic characters, including Aqualad. At the surface level, Merman and Barnacle Boy openly trick Aquaman and Aqualad. This is evident not only in their underwater theme and names, but also in their clothing. Merman's outfit reflects Arthur Curry's earliest costumes, with Aquaman's signature orange top, green leggings, matching gloves and black shorts. Likewise, Barnacle Neck's appearance breaks Aqualad's classic red and blue color scheme.
However, The dynamic between Merman and Barnacle Boy is similar to the relationship between Adam West and Burt Ward's Batman and Robin. series from the 60s rather than the dynamic between Aquaman and Aqualad. Merman mimics The Dark Knight, while Barnacle Boy is full of goofiness, snarky expressions, and “POW!”, “BAM!” and “NAP!” embodies “The Boy Wonder,” which includes iconic fight sequences filled with words like the Batman and Robin to show Merman even sports a utility belt full of gadgets for almost any situation, mirroring Batman himself.
The “Invisible Boat Car” it's also a clear mix of Batman's Batmobile and Wonder Woman's Invisible Jet. In addition, Merman and Barnacle Boy sing by touching the ends of their two gold rings “Oath” Probably paying homage to the iconic expression of the Wonder Twins, “Activate Wonder Twin powers!” and call touch. So time SpongeBob SquarePants The Merman and the Barnacle Boy may be an obvious forgery Aquaman and Aqualadthey also parody many other characters DC heroes.
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SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants is an optimistic and energetic sea sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom. He works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab and is known for his enthusiastic personality, infectious laugh and childlike innocence. His adventures often involve his best friend Patrick Star, his grumpy neighbor Squidward, and his various attempts to master tasks with overzealous enthusiasm.
Batman
One of DC's most iconic heroes, Batman is the vigilante superhero of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Tragedy struck by the death of his parents, Bruce has dedicated his life to becoming the world's leading martial artist, detective and tactician. Recruiting an entire family of allies and helpers, Bruce wages war on evil as the dark knights of his hometown Gotham City.