AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'You Like Krabby Patties Don’t You, Squidward?' meme features a still image from the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. In this image, SpongeBob SquarePants displays a significantly exaggerated and smug facial expression. This iconic frame captures the moment where SpongeBob confronts Squidward after discovering his secret fondness for Krabby Patties, a fictional food item from the show. The meme has gained traction as a reaction image and is often modified to fit various scenarios where someone is caught in a revelation, using the format 'You Like X, Don’t You, Y?' to play on different cultural references or personal secrets.

OriginWho did it first?

This meme originates from a specific episode of SpongeBob SquarePants titled 'Just One Bite,' which is the third episode of the third season, first broadcast in October 2001. The pivotal scene occurs when SpongeBob encourages his coworker, Squidward, to try a Krabby Patty, despite Squidward's initial reluctance. Although Squidward feigns dislike for the patty, he secretly develops a love for it, leading to a comical scenario where he's eventually caught binging on them covertly. This culminates in SpongeBob cheekily inquiring, 'You like Krabby Patties, don’t you, Squidward?' The scene is a favorite among fans and has become a versatile and relatable template for internet humor. An episode clip illustrating this moment can be found here and detailed information about the episode is available on the SpongeBob fan wiki Just One Bite entry.^[1]

Origin: 2001