Sun Bleached is a low infamous episode of SpongeBob SquarePants. In this episode, SpongeBob and Patrick tan themselves so they can come to Craig Mammalton's shindig.
Why It Should Get Burnt Into A Crisp[]
The idea of getting a tan just to get into a party is really stupid, and it also pushes unhealthy body standards. Tanning beds can really cause some serious burns and even skin cancer, Patrick also purposely ignored SpongeBob's instructions to let him out after 15 seconds have passed. This episode is confused as to whether tanning is good or not, and as a result the message is lost. Also, where was Larry the Lobster when this episode needed him the most? If he was here, then it would have been at least tolerable. The scene where people not tan enough are kicked out can be seen as pushing the wrong message, saying untanned people are ugly, which is wrong and enourages the use of dangerous tanning beds instead of taking proper precautions against UV radiation.
Good Qualities[]
- Even though there's not so much comedic moments here, the soda commercial scene is really funny.
- This would appear in the HYPER-famous episode Welcome to Binary Bottom.
- The design of Craig Mammalton and sun bleached SpongeBob are pretty good.
- Patrick tries to help SpongeBob after he was in the tanning bed for too long.
Trivia[]
- Ironically, this episode is paired up with the super-famous A Life in a Day.