The definition for the term "ScumBob" is an episode of SpongeBob SquarePants that is considered bad or hated by most fans of the show. The term was coined and first used by YouTuber PIEGUYRULZ to refer to episodes he hated, such as his least favorite episode where he said “Scumbob” Instantly and 3 times (Choir Boys). "ScumBob" is a synonym of bad SpongeBob.
Some things that make an episode ScumBob:
- Any torture (Squidward torture and SpongeBob torture are the most common examples). The most infamous SpongeBob Tortures are Stuck in the Wringer and SpongeBob You're Fired, and the most infamous Squidward torture is a tie between Ink Lemonade and Choir Boys.
- One of the characters being a jerk, the most infamous being Mr. Krabs in the episode One Coarse Meal, and Patrick, the most infamous being The Card.
- Any ripoff of of a certain existing episode, the most infamous being The Play's the Thing and Pet the Rock.
- Being annoying, the most infamous example being Don't Make Me Laugh.
- Gross out and disgusting scenes, the most infamous example being The Splinter.
- Creepy and weird episodes, the most infamous example being To Love a Patty.
- Excessive fan service to the point that it comes off as pandering, the most infamous example once again being Squidiot Box.
- Episodes with boring and dull plots, the most infamous example being SpongeBob You're Fired, and Waiting.
- Filler (a scene that drags on for a while, and/or is only used for the purpose of padding out runtime), the most infamous example also being SpongeBob You're Fired.
- Any episode with a bad ending, the most infamous is Little Yellow Book.
- Lack of humor (good/clever humor), the most infamous example once again being SpongeBob You're Fired.
- Repetitions (repetitive noises, sounds, jokes, etc.), the most infamous example being Don't make me Laugh, which is surprising, since that episode is not like ULTRA-infamous.
- Exaggerated expressions, the most infamous example being Ink Lemonade.
- Disturbing content, the most infamous example being One Coarse Meal.
- Discrimination, the most infamous example being Sun Bleached.
- Potentially offensive jokes, the most infamous being One Coarse Meal, although Are You Happy Now? had TWO suicide jokes and One Coarse Meal had only one.
- Dumb or Bad plots, the most infamous example being Pet the Rock.
- Really bad songs, the most infamous example being Atlantis SquarePantis.
- Characters acting creepy, the worst examples being SpongeBob in Boating Buddies and Squid's Visit.
- Having death, the most infamous example being Back to the Past.
- Characters acting completely stupid, the worst example being SpongeBob in A Pal for Gary.
- Occasionally a misleading title can lead to a ScumBob, The most infamous for doing so is Someone's in the Kitchen with Sandy
- Boring, Like The Play's The Thing, Truth or Square and Dear Vikings.