Superstar of the Seas. Underwater Icon. Phylum Porifera Phenomenon.

And maybe most impressively, Lord of Memes.

SpongeBob SquarePants’s impact on digital culture is indelible—perhaps more so than any other cartoon sponge in recent history. Along with his friends from Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob has inspired countless reaction GIFs, image macros, and viral posts. His optimism, joy, and childlike wonder have taken the internet by storm.