Analyzing EVERY Squidward Episode (Absurdism, Cynicism, "Obsession and Futility")

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This video, "Squidward: Obsession and Futility", analyzes every episode appearance of Squidward through an absurdist perspective: I try to explain Squidward's cynicism in the context of how he reacts to the absurd and irrational world around him. I try to relate how the current real world can feel whacky, crazy, and out of control like the bizarre world of SpongeBob through Squidward's eyes. And I examine the fundamental relationship between Squidward's cynicism and SpongeBob's optimism, and how this key dynamic plays into Stephen Hillenburg's overall vision.

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• 0:00 Stephen Hillenburg's Vision
• 13:02 Counting EVERY Character Appearance
• 19:08 Why Squidward is Unique
• 25:13 Squidward: A Compilation of Pain and Suffering
• 30:08 The Purpose of Suffering
• 41:03 PART 1: The Absurdity of SpongeBob's Ability ("Help Wanted")
• 52:17 PART 2: Squidward's Futility ("Reef Blower" - "Dying For Pie")
• 56:41"Club SpongeBob"
• 1:00:31 "The Graveyard Shift"
• 1:02:42 The Absurdity of the World ("Shanghaied" - "I Had an Accident")
• 1:06:52 "The Camping Episode"
• 1:10:32 PART 3: Squidward's Artistic Aspirations
• 1:15:31 "Culture Shock"
• 1:18:31 "Artist Unknown"
• 1:22:02 PART 4: Squidward's Obsession ("BubbleStand")
• 1:24:28 "The Paper" / "Idiot Box"
• 1:30:28 "Squid's Day Off"
• 1:33:52 Obsession, Continued ("Squidville" - "Snowball Effect")
• 1:35:45 "Just One Bite"
• 1:40:33 PART 5A: Every Time SpongeBob Annoys Squidward
• 1:43:04 PART 5B: Every Time Squidward Tries to Get Rid of SpongeBob
• 1:46:23 "SB-129"
• 1:54:36 PART 5C: Every Time SpongeBob and Squidward Work Together
• 1:59:24 "Pizza Delivery"
• 2:02:32 PART 5D: Every Time Squidward Shows Compassion
• 2:03:39 "Fools in April" / "Christmas Who?"
• 2:09:58 FINALE: "Squilliam Returns"
• 2:14:10 "Band Geeks"