AboutWhat does the meme depict?

Squidward's Clock Closet meme features a scene from the 'Employee of the Month' episode of the SpongeBob SquarePants series. In this scene, Squidward opens a closet to reveal it is packed with numerous alarm clocks. This image is commonly used online in various time-related memes and as an object-labeling template to represent excessive preparation or redundancy.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme originates from a scene in the 'Employee of the Month' episode of SpongeBob SquarePants, which first aired on October 2nd, 1999. In the episode, Squidward's coworker, SpongeBob, attempts to sabotage him by sneaking into his house to break his alarm clocks. Upon discovering two broken clocks, Squidward unveils a closet entirely filled with additional alarm clocks, ensuring he won't miss work. This particular scene became a popular image for memes. For more details about the episode, visit SpongeBob Fandom.^[1]