This came up recently when one of my friends was checking out Giant Bomb so I thought that it would be appropriate if I brought it up with the GiantBomb community. My friend was checking out GiantBomb for the first time and what's the first thing he checks? Yup SpongeBob's character page. Why? I guess it's okay for people over the age of 20 to still like SpongeBob. Then when examining Bob's character page he noticed that Squidward was attached to Bob's friends tab and not his enemy tab. Pointing out the fact that Squidward is more antagonistic than friendly he believes that Squidward is Bob's enemy and enemy only. So GiantBomb are any of you familiar with SpongeBob to provide assistance?
 
Why is this not a poll? Polls can be abused and by requiring you to write out something I'm hoping you guys put in some effort into explaining your reasoning... hoping.

This came up recently when one of my friends was checking out Giant Bomb so I thought that it would be appropriate if I brought it up with the GiantBomb community. My friend was checking out GiantBomb for the first time and what's the first thing he checks? Yup SpongeBob's character page. Why? I guess it's okay for people over the age of 20 to still like SpongeBob. Then when examining Bob's character page he noticed that Squidward was attached to Bob's friends tab and not his enemy tab. Pointing out the fact that Squidward is more antagonistic than friendly he believes that Squidward is Bob's enemy and enemy only. So GiantBomb are any of you familiar with SpongeBob to provide assistance?
 
Why is this not a poll? Polls can be abused and by requiring you to write out something I'm hoping you guys put in some effort into explaining your reasoning... hoping.

he helps, he hinders; If it was a squidward focused episode, it usually starts with him trying to do something to spongebob (make him stop being so loud, stop him from blowing bubbles) and it backfires on him. He'll help him in times of great duress, but it's probably better that squidward be classified as both, really. (if that's possible) if not, enemy.
 
I have no shame

He's both. To SpongeBob, Squidard is a friend but for Squidard, SpongeBob is his enemy.

" He's both. To SpongeBob, Squidard is a friend but for Squidard, SpongeBob is his enemy. "

He is his foil.  Always the polar opposite of him, sparking conflict.  However, depending on the circumstances of the plot, their goals and motives may make them friends or enemies.

" He's both. To SpongeBob, Squidard is a friend but for Squidard, SpongeBob is his enemy. "

" @mracoon said:

" He's both. To SpongeBob, Squidard is a friend but for Squidard, SpongeBob is his enemy. "

This. I think Squidward should be listed as a friend on Bob's page, and Spongebob should be listed as an enemy on Squidward's page (assuming you can do that (and I'm willing to bet you can)).  But there have been plenty of good times between Squidward and Spongebob...Like that time Squidward thought Spongebob was going to die because of that pie bomb. He was nice to Spongebob all day long.  Also, I still enjoy Spongebob. At least the old (ie, good) episodes. It went downhill a lot in the last few years.  "

I don't really think it's so cut and dry. It's clear that Squidward thinks on most occasions that SpongeBob is his enemy and it's very clear that SpongeBob believes Squidward to be his friend.
 
However, on some occasions, Squidward shows genuine concern for SpongeBob, easily represented best in the time machine episode. So, I'd really place Squidward almost as a neutral guy.
 
EDIT: And SpongeBob is awesome. It's probably the only modern cartoon that could even come close to holding a candle near the likes of Looney Tunes and Tom & Jerry.

Also, I went to the Squidward page and added Spongebob to his enemy list. He was already in Squidward's enemy list, but I noticed that Patrick was in both Squidward's lists of enemies and friends, so I figured Spongebob should be too. 

" He's both. To SpongeBob, Squidard is a friend but for Squidard, SpongeBob is his enemy. "

As an added note, there is nothing wrong with a man over the age of 20 still enjoying spongebob, right? RIght???

It's pretty clear that they're friends. Even plankton, to a certain degree, is Spongebob's friend.

" It's pretty clear that they're friends. Even plankton, to a certain degree, is Spongebob's friend. "

I thought the movie was actually pretty hilarious "

" @Laketown said:

I thought the movie was actually pretty hilarious "

As far as I'm concerned the Spongebob Squarepants movie is an Work of art. "

One Word :  FRENEMY.

Honestly, I only watch spongebob for all the hilarious innuendos they throw in.

" @ThatFrood said:

" It's pretty clear that they're friends. Even plankton, to a certain degree, is Spongebob's friend. "

Spongebob needs enemies, dood. I would definitely say Plankton is the enemy; as seen on the episode where plankton gets spongebob to kick people off the beach, where he controls spongebob to get the krabby patty...  why do I remember all these "

This is now more popular than the community Spotlight. You are all bad people.

" @Laketown said:

" @ThatFrood said:

" It's pretty clear that they're friends. Even plankton, to a certain degree, is Spongebob's friend. "

Spongebob needs enemies, dood. I would definitely say Plankton is the enemy; as seen on the episode where plankton gets spongebob to kick people off the beach, where he controls spongebob to get the krabby patty...  why do I remember all these "

Spongebob really... doesnt have enemies though. He just has friends. No one really considers spongebob an "enemy", how could you? He isn't threatening, imposing, he's just a sponge. A sponge who is always ready for fun and spreads joy everywhere. People might try to manipulate him, they might find him annoying, but in the end, no one thinks of him as an "enemy". He's a friend to all. "

 And SpongeBob is awesome. It's probably the only modern cartoon that could even come close to holding a candle near the likes of Looney Tunes and Tom & Jerry. "

" @Aus_azn said:

 And SpongeBob is awesome. It's probably the only modern cartoon that could even come close to holding a candle near the likes of Looney Tunes and Tom & Jerry. "

Rocco's Modern Life my friend. Rocco's Modern Life.  "

this is great

" @W0lfbl1tzers said:

" @Aus_azn said:

 And SpongeBob is awesome. It's probably the only modern cartoon that could even come close to holding a candle near the likes of Looney Tunes and Tom & Jerry. "

Rocco's Modern Life my friend. Rocco's Modern Life.  "

Hm, you bring up a fine point, good sir.  I didn't count it for two reasons: 1. It's been 15 years since it ended 2. Holy crap, it's already been 15 years since it ended. I feel old now.  SpongeBob is probably the only cartoon that is still running that can do that, perhaps I should have said. "

Is this an elaborate metaphor? Are you actually asking if you should start taking weed or heroin? Because that violates the terms of the site. In future please refer to the FAQ before creating new threads or blogs. 
  

"And SpongeBob is awesome. It's probably the only modern cartoon that could even come close to holding a candle near the likes of Looney Tunes and Tom & Jerry. "

Deep down, Squidward is Spongebob's friend. Squidward is kind of a jerk and is easily annoyed by Spongebob, but at the end of the day, he does really care about him. Look at the April Fool's episode where Squidward plays a really elaborate prank on Spongebob and makes him cry, and then Squidward feels so bad about it. It's because he cares. It's like Spongebob is the annoying younger brother that Squidward can't help to torment and make fun of, but when things get serious, Squidward has his back. Not an enemy.

Plankton is really the only "enemy" I think Spongebob has. 
 
...why is the F is for friends who do stuff together now stuck in my head? <_>

" @Aus_azn said:

" @W0lfbl1tzers said:

" @Aus_azn said:

 And SpongeBob is awesome. It's probably the only modern cartoon that could even come close to holding a candle near the likes of Looney Tunes and Tom & Jerry. "

Rocco's Modern Life my friend. Rocco's Modern Life.  "

Hm, you bring up a fine point, good sir.  I didn't count it for two reasons: 1. It's been 15 years since it ended 2. Holy crap, it's already been 15 years since it ended. I feel old now.  SpongeBob is probably the only cartoon that is still running that can do that, perhaps I should have said. "

Phineas and Ferb is pretty great. It's the only good Disney cartoon since the early nineties. I miss Dark Wing Duck "

" ...why is the F is for friends who do stuff together now stuck in my head? <_> "

" @PokeIkzai said:

" ...why is the F is for friends who do stuff together now stuck in my head? <_> "

"U is for U and me!" "

" @W0lfbl1tzers said:

" @Aus_azn said:

" @W0lfbl1tzers said:

" @Aus_azn said:

 And SpongeBob is awesome. It's probably the only modern cartoon that could even come close to holding a candle near the likes of Looney Tunes and Tom & Jerry. "

Rocco's Modern Life my friend. Rocco's Modern Life.  "

Hm, you bring up a fine point, good sir.  I didn't count it for two reasons: 1. It's been 15 years since it ended 2. Holy crap, it's already been 15 years since it ended. I feel old now.  SpongeBob is probably the only cartoon that is still running that can do that, perhaps I should have said. "

Phineas and Ferb is pretty great. It's the only good Disney cartoon since the early nineties. I miss Dark Wing Duck "

Phineas and Ferb aren't that good to be honest. I prefer a Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy and Flapjack is probably the best cartoon still running, but only because it's insane. "

See i think that Squidward is just a lonely dude... he desperately needs a friend but can't get over himself long enough to accept that Spongebob, in all reality, would be the best friend ever. Therefor... I think Squidward is his own enemy and poor Spongybob is clueless. 

You know I've come across situations before while editing the wiki where I thought characters qualified as both friends and enemies of other characters, and I think this is one of those.

Who needs enemies, when you have friends like Squidward. 

Squidward was the best of friends. He was the worst of enemies.

Overall squidward is an enemy. Sure he on occasion will team up, but much like cobra and gi joe these alliances are fragile and by next Saturday forgotten