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Spongebob Finally Has His Drivers License!

By Orgesta Tolaj

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2 July 2025

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After more than two decades and over a million failed attempts, SpongeBob SquarePants has finally achieved the impossible—he passed his boating test. Yes, the same SpongeBob who has been the definition of “danger behind the wheel” since Season 1 is now (or was) a licensed driver!

A Long-Awaited Victory for Bikini Bottom’s Worst Driver

Fans have watched his endless struggles at Mrs. Puff’s Boating School, complete with full-blown panic attacks, spontaneous explosions, and the occasional sea monster detour.

So when he finally got that golden piece of plastic and drove away legally—for more than five whole minutes—it felt like a cultural reset. A win for every underdog. A moment of pure triumph in the underwater universe.

A Brief Taste of Freedom… and Then Absolute Chaos

Unfortunately, in true SpongeBob fashion, the glory didn’t last.

Just moments after finally becoming a real driver, SpongeBob accidentally unleashed absolute chaos on Bikini Bottom. Reports say he took a wrong turn, sparked a small-scale apocalypse, and even managed to drive into an active volcano, which is extra impressive considering they’re underwater. The entire town spiraled into panic, and Mrs. Puff probably aged another ten years overnight.

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The once-hopeful license holder ultimately did what only a SpongeBob-level of self-awareness could allow: he gave the license back. Voluntarily.

“I lived the dream,” he allegedly said. “And it was everything I ever wanted… for about three minutes.”

Fans React: From “Finally!” to “Of Course He Did.”

Longtime fans took to social media to share a rollercoaster of emotions. Some celebrated his milestone, calling it “the greatest redemption arc in cartoon history,” while others weren’t exactly shocked when it all came crashing down—literally.

One user posted, “I waited 26 years for him to get that license just for him to drive into a volcano. Iconic.”

Another wrote, “Honestly, the most SpongeBob ending ever. I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

A Lesson in Letting Go (and Maybe Walking Instead)

Despite the disaster, the moment wasn’t a total loss. SpongeBob finally experienced what it felt like to be a real driver—and even if it lasted less than a lunch break, it was still a big deal. His short-lived victory reminded fans everywhere that sometimes the dream isn’t in the destination, but in the drive… even if that drive ends with a town in ruins.

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As for Mrs. Puff? She’s reportedly taken an extended vacation. Indefinitely.

You might also want to read: Blobfish Claims Unlikely Victory as New Zealand’s Fish of the Year

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