Television wouldn't be successful if it didn't have one controversial aspect. Television would be boring without it, and isn't its goal to magnify human emotions and situations and make their lives more attractive than ours. Everything on television has some sort of sexual aspect, from Pinocchio running around in his thong underwear in the hit film Shrek, to the same-sex relationship qualities of SpongeBob and Patrick in the television series Bob the sponge, through the profanities. found on the cover of The Little Mermaid. It almost seems like a game for the producers of some shows; who can push the boundaries so far on television before the show was banned. TV shows known for this are the vulgar South Park, the very racy Simpsons and Family Guy which has been canceled twice since the series premiered in 1999. Adult TV shows are acceptable for mature adults , but children should not be exposed to mature television shows. media because it can potentially harm them in the future. SpongeBob SquarePants is such a children's television show, and in this essay I will analyze the origin of the characters in the series, its low-key sexual and homosexual humor. SpongeBob SquarePants began in July 1999 and one theory is that the SpongeBob characters are based on the Seven Deadly Sins; greed, envy, sloth, pride, anger, gluttony and lust. Mr. Krabs was influenced by greed and is the most obvious comparison. Mr. Krabs is constantly thinking of ways to make a profit; he takes advantage of his friends, sells them for quick money and puts them in danger. One episode was dedicated to Mr. Krabs' greed, in which Mr. Krabs sang a song called "If I Could Talk to Money." Then the next one is Plankton, he... middle of paper ...... on TV, and they don't hug or roll around on the floor together. Another example is that one night, SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, and Squidward all leave the Krusty Krab and when they all go their separate ways, SpongeBob says, "Goodbye Squidward!" Goodbye Mr. Krabs! Goodbye Squid! » then Patrick responds: “Did you say goodbye to Squidward twice? then SpongeBob says, "I like Squidward." SpongeBob is usually flamboyant, but this was over the top, and it was definitely gay humor. In conclusion, all types of TV shows have controversial topics, that's what makes them funny and enjoyable to watch. Nickelodeon's hit SpongeBob SquarePants is a show that can not only appeal to adult audiences but also to the youth of the country. It displays adult content in a children's TV show that adults will notice and enjoy while keeping children oblivious..