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Remembering the Time SpongeBob SquarePants Got ‘Outed’
A SIMPLE SPONGE
Nickelodeon recently seemed to confirm the character’s queerness—resurrecting a debate that dates back to an old, bitter battle over gay characters in children’s media.
Laura Bradley
Senior Entertainment Reporter
Published
Jun. 17 2020
4:19AM EDT
Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection
Laura Bradley
Senior Entertainment Reporter
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