Okay, I have nothing against gay SpongeBob, but didn't Stephen Hillenburg say he is asexual? #SpongeBob #SpongebobIsGay /0X1hrQE5bL Further, since SpongeBob is not explicitly called gay, fans are left wondering whether the tweet was in fact a misguided allusion to his asexuality, which is not referenced in the LGBTQ acronym. Other fans of the show have taken issue with this, however, pointing out that SpongeBob creator Stephen Hillenburg had identified the character as asexual years ago. Not surprised about #SpongebobIsGay since it has always kinda just been the way I have seen SB, but that does not stop me from being DELIRIOUSLY happy about SB representing lgbtq+ culture ❤️🏳️🌈 there is no heterosexual explanation for this. Fans quickly reacted sharing stills from the show and celebrating SpongeBob’s recognition.Ĭelebrating #Pride with the LGBTQ+ community and their allies this month and every month 🌈 “Celebrating #Pride with the LGBTQ+ community and their allies this month and every month,” they tweeted.
Nickelodeon confirmed SpongeBob’s addition to the LGBTQ community with a tweet also featuring transgender star Michael Cohen from Henry Danger and bisexual Korra from The Legend of Korra.
