Upturn Girls is a infamous episode of SpongeBob SquarePants. In this episode, Pearl and Narlene have a whales' day out in the big city.
Why It's a Downturn[]
Some people call it ScumBob because they found it boring and predictable. They also don't like how Narlene and Nobby are part of the main show and not just one-off characters who appeared in Something Narwhal This Way Comes. Narlene is also unlikable as she ruined Pearl's trip to the mall and got them both in trouble, and to add insult to injury, it is obvious that Pearl will accept Narlene for the way she is at the end despite what Narlene did in the episode.
Redeeming Qualities[]
- The episode is quite action-packed for a ScumBob episode.
- The Pearl-Narlene dynamic is considered heartwarming.
How to Fix This Episode?[]
- Take Narlene and Nobby out of the episode as their appearance in the main show ruins the show's continuity.
- Have Pearl take Sandy out to the mall instead of Narlene as she would've made for a better dynamic.
- Make the episode less predictable by adding a unique twist to the plot.
Reception[]
This episode was not well-received by fans, getting a 5.44/10 on SpongeBob Mania based on nine votes, a 5.8/10 on IMDb alongside its sister episode Food PBBFT! Truck, and a 5.83/10 on Episode Ninja based on six votes. Titanius Fantasia didn't like how Narlene and Nobby are now part of the main show and called it a bad episode.[1]