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SpongeBob SquarePants Season 1 Episode 19

Fools in April / Neptune's Spatula

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AIRED: 4/1/00

Fools in April:
It's April Fool's Day, and SpongeBob plays a series of practical jokes. Squidward gets so annoyed with them that he plays a very mean trick on SpongeBob. But now, he has to apologize.

Neptune's Spatula:
SpongeBob decides to participate in a cook-off at the Fry Cook Hall of Fame.moreless

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Fools in April was perfect and Neptune's Spatula was good.

8.5

By Glacierssuck, May 12, 2013

Fools in April: On April Fools Day SpongeBob plays some harmless pranks on people. When Squidward gets tired of his pranks he plays a prank of his own on SpongeBob. I do agree that the prank he played on SpongeBob was mean, but it didn't make me lower my score for two reasons. 1. At least he gets punished for his actions and apologizes to him at the end of the episode unlike that more recent episode of SpongeBob. (*Cough* Little Yellow 2. I rate these episodes by how funny they are and if I lowered my score just because of Squidward's prank then I would feel like I would be nitpicking. Overall, I thought it was a perfect episode with lots of laughs.

Neptune's Spatula: When SpongeBob pulls the spatula from the grease King Neptune wants to know who did it. He doesn't believe it is SpongeBob at first, but when he does he challenges SpongeBob to a cook-off to see who can cook better. This isn't the best episode of this season, but it still has some funny moments. Like when King Neptune tries SpongeBob's Krabby Patty and says "This is good. I think I'd like to try it a second and spits it out. The ending was funny too. Not the best SpongeBob episode, but an enjoyable one. 8/10moreless
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poor spongebob

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By GreystrikeX3, Dec 27, 2012

i like these episodes but the only time its funny to see spongebob get tossed painfuly around the kk is in the new episodes.
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um....7?

7.0

By epiclaser, Dec 22, 2012

i'd say neptune's spatula is OK
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Squidward plays a prank on SpongeBob after he did a lot of April Fools pranks and SpongeBob battles against King Neptune

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By fsaenz0125, Feb 05, 2012

Fools in April: This episode was superb. Although no boring scenes, Squidward's prank on SpongeBob because he had it with his pranks was the reason why the score's a little lower. Other than that, an enjoyable for most of the parts. Parts that I laughed were SpongeBob's April fools pranks, Patrick's appearance, Squidward doing various stuffs, and the ending. Overall, a superb April Fools themed episode of SpongeBob. 9/10

Neptune's Spatula: Decent episode, but unfortunately, this episode was boring towards the end and there isn't anything interesting to say. I didn't think that battle between SpongeBob and Neptune was interesting, it was kinda a waste of time. The ending wasn't that great either. I did like the first few minutes of it though because there were a bunch funny parts. Overall, a good episode which got boring after 7 minutes. 7/10moreless
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Perfect

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By jmbsonic555, Oct 31, 2011

Fools in April: It's April Fool's Day, and SpongeBob plays a series of practical jokes. Squidward gets so annoyed with them that he plays a very mean trick on SpongeBob. But now, he has to apologize. Neptune's Spatula: SpongeBob decides to participate in a cook-off at the Fry Cook Hall of Fame.

10 out of 10
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Clancy Brown	Mr. Eugene H. Krabs
Bill Fagerbakke	Patrick Star
Carolyn Lawrence	Sandy Cheeks
Camryn Walling	Additional Voice
Mr. Lawrence	Plankton/Larry the Lobster/Other Voices
Rodger Bumpass	Squidward Tentacles

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John O'Hurley	Neptune	Guest Star
Mr. Lawrence	Larry the Lobster	Recurring Role
Dee Bradley Baker	Lou	Recurring Role

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TRIVIA (23)
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- If Neptune was looking for the greatest fry cook, it might have been Jim (from "The Original Fry cook") that could pull the spatula from the grease, since it was shown that he is better than SpongeBob in "The Original Frycook."
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- How come it's hard that Larry can't pull the spatula from the grease if SpongeBob can pull it so easy? Only the chosen frycook can wield/pull the spatula from the grease, which Patrick read.
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- This episode is similar to The Powerpuff Girls episode "Paste Makes Waste".
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- Neptune changes sizes throughout the episode "Neptune's Spatula". In one scene he was roughly the size of Larry the Lobster, in another he was big enough to hold SpongeBob in his fist, yet he is able to stand at the Krusty Krab grill and fry burgers in a later scene.
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- In "Neptune's Spatula", why is SpongeBob working as a cashier? That's supposed to be Squidward's job.
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- The episode "Neptune's Spatula" was originally titled "The Spatula & the Stove" before being changed.
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- When King Neptune says "Behold Atlantis," it shows a man in the shower. That man is Tom Kenny, the man who does SpongeBob's voice.
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- King Neptune also appears in the Spongebob Squarepants movie. But they are two different King Neptunes.
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- In "Fools in April", when Squidward sees the calendar, he surely would have realised when, or if, he turned the calendar. Unless it's some kind of automatic calendar.
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- After Spongebob tricks the lady by telling her the spoon was a fork, she still walks away with the spoon.
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- When the man asked for his order, we can see SpongeBob's back and he doesn't have the smiling face on his back.
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- Why didn't Spongebob just make 10 patties a second like in "Help Wanted" to beat Neptune? Because he didn't have all that stuff Neptune did. He wasn't a "god" until Neptune turned him into one.
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- After Tom drank the drink that Spongebob put 1 ice cube in, he dropped the glass when he asked Spongebob what he did it to. After that the glass was back in Tom's hand
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- When Spongebob was getting hurt by Squidward's "prank, his KK hat flew off. If you look real close you can see that his KK hat was still on when he "flew by"
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- The grill should again be at the pick-up window.
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- In some scenes in "Neptune's Spatula", Patrick's face appears to be on his rearend, but in other scenes on his stomach.
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- Why didn't Spongebob just make 10 patties a second like in "Help Wanted" to beat Neptune?
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- Spongebob's doorknob thingy comes back after awhile.
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- When Squidward gives the bottle to SpongeBob with the cork, it disappears when SpongeBob is holding it.
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- In Neptune's Spatula when Spongebob says he has two left hands, if you look at his hands in the next scene he has a left and a right.
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- At the end when Spongebob called Neptune "Trainee" the grill was on the LEFT instead of in front.
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- When Squidward is hearing people in his head, the fish who says "April Fools, jerk." is different the fish who actually said it.
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- In "Neptune's Spatula" when Patrick takes the picture of Spongebob with the pulled out spatula, it's not the same picture as when he showed Neptune. When Patrick took the picture, there was no sparkle, but when Patrick showed Neptune the picture, there was a sparkle.
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- Squidward: SpongeBob, I just wanted to say that I'm sorr-yyyyy. (sticks out tongue while he talks)
  SpongeBob: What?
  Squidward: I'm trying to say that I'm... (makes donkey noises)
  SpongeBob: What?
  Squidward: I'm just trying to say that I'm... (head explodes) There's got to be an easier way to do this.
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- Squidward: Just send my last check to the P.O. box, Mr. Krabs.
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- Patrick: He feels bad after you made him cry like that.
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- Neptune: You there, crustacean?
  Larry: Who, me?
  Neptune: You have the physique of Atlas.
  Larry: Thanks,I work out.
  Neptune: (chuckles, then fiercely) Make poses with me! You pulled the spatula from the grease.
  Larry: Nope, that was SpongeBob.
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- Neptune: Fools! Have you no taste buds? There's nothing wrong with these, they're delicious! (picks up Krabby Patty and sniffs it)
  Fish: Too chicken to eat his own burger!
  Fish 2: Why don't you eat it?
  Everyone: Eat it, eat it, eat it!
  Neptune: Okay, mine aren't any good.
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- Neptune: You will be tested with... a challenge!
  Patrick: Bring it on! SpongeBob can handle any- (gets zapped by Neptune) Ouch!
  Neptune: Your friend's arrogance will cost you dearly. There will be two challenges.
  Patrick: (chuckles) Only two?! What are two challenges to someone like SpongeBo- (gets zapped by Neptune again)
  Neptune: (with finger smoking) Three challenges!
  Patrick: (laughs again) Three challenges are nothing! Might as well be... FIVE HUNDRED CHALLENGES!
  Neptune: Enough! (zaps Patrick again)
  Patrick: (shown as a pile of ash) Let's settle for one.
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- Neptune: Besides, there are certain... uh, qualities a royal fry cook must have.
  SpongeBob: Like...?
  Neptune: The royal fry cook must be, uh, left-handed!
  SpongeBob: Actually, I have two.
  Neptune: (snaps his fingers) The royal fry cook must have red underwear!
  (SpongeBob reveals that he is wearing red underwear)
  Neptune: No, blue!
  (SpongeBob shows blue underwear as well)
  Neptune: Oooooooo... The royal fry cook's wallet contains...
  (SpongeBob pulls out his wallet)
  Neptune: His big toes are... (SpongeBob lifts his shoe)
  Neptune: He has 6, uh...
  Patrick: He is the new royal fry cook, and you-
  Neptune: Silence! (zaps Patrick)
  Patrick: Is it hot in here or what? (falls over)
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- Spongebob: April Fools! (the man grabs Sponge)
  Man: What did you do to my drink?
  Spongebob: I… (giggles) I… (giggles)
  Man: YOU WHAT?!
  Spongebob: You asked for a couple of ice cubes in your drink, and I only put in one!
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- Squidward: Why are you wearing that hat? (Patrick takes off the hat)
  Patrick: Hmm, I don't know.
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- Spongebob: Squidward! Is all that true?
  Squidward: Yes, Spongebob. Yes, it's all true.
  Spongebob: Even the part about the lima beans and the car chase?
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- Spongebob: I will accept your challenge… if you fix my friend.
  Neptune: Ah yes, the round one.
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- Spongebob: Behold the ultimate cooking utensil, the golden spatula!
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- Patrick: Oh, he's in the house. He looked pretty down..
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- Squidward: Look Spongebob, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I admit it, I'm sorry! I like your loud foghorn in the morning, and your high-pitched giggling at night! I LIKE YOU! I like all your friends: Patrick, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, and all the other people I'm forced to be in contact with! Oh I'm SO sorry!!!!!
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- Neptune: Is so good, I think I'll try it a second time. (spits out patty)
  Crowd: Ewww
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- Mr. Krabs: (Sobbing)
  SpongeBob: It's okay, Mr. Krabs.
  Mr. Krabs: I lost me bet!
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- Squidward: April Fools, you little sausage!
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- Neptune: The accursed stove has burnt my finger! Feel thine own wrath, stove! Hahahahaha!
  Spongebob: Hey, what did I say before, TRAINEE?
  Neptune: (sighs) Good patties are made with love, not magic.
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- Fish: (to Squidward) April Fools, JERK!!!
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- SpongeBob: (pours all the drinks) Hmm, I don't think I can drink all these.... APRIL FOOLS! (holds up a mirror) To me... DAAAhhhaaahaa!
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- Patrick: Don't give up on your dream, SpongeBob. They'd say, "Patrick, you'll have your head in the clouds. You'll never get anywhere in life." But just look at me now! Go get 'em, tiger!
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- Squidward's Mom: YOU STINK!
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- Customer: Can you tell me where the forks are?
  SpongeBob: They're right here lady.
  Customer: Um, but this is a spoon.
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- When Larry is trying to pull out the spatula from the grease, music from the episode "Spongicus" can be heard.
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- This is the first and only time that Neptune works at the Krusty Krab.
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- Sandy doesn't talk in "Fools In April".
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- Gary doesn't appear in "Neptune's Spatula."
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- Sandy does her voice from "Fools in April" in "Bubble Buddy."
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- Sandy doesn't appear in "Neptune's Spatula."
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- Sandy makes a cameo appearance in "Fools in April."
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- Character Debut(s): Neptune, Squidward's Mom.
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- This is the third holiday episode of SpongeBob.
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- This is the first and only time that Squidward got revenge on SpongeBob.
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- The first appearance of Squidward's mom.
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- There's a big, fat fish in "Fools in April" that look surprisingly similar to Bubble Bass. It's unknown whether it's actually him or not.
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- Plankton and Mrs. Puff do not appear in this episode.
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- SpongeBob's first accident is in this episode.
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- "Fools in April" was ranked #84 and "Neptune's Spatula" ranked as #42 in the "Best Day Ever" Top 100 Episodes Countdown.
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- We learn that April Fools Day is SpongeBob's favorite holiday.
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- This episode airs right before the Kids Choice Awards Every Year.
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- Neptune looks different in the episode than in the movie, and the voice actors are different.
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- This is the first and only time Gary cries. He was crying of hunger because SpongeBob did a cruel joke on him.
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- John O'Hurley, who voices Neptune, is best known for his recurring role as Peterman, Elaine's boss, on Seinfeld.
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- Neptune returns in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, but is voiced by Jeffrey Tambor.
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- We see Squidward's Mom for the first time. However, she looks different in season 4.
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- The original name for "Fools in April" was "April Fools."
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- The original name for Neptune's Spatula was "The Spatula and the Stove."
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- Neptune: To, the Poseidome!
  The Poseidome is taken from Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. (Neptune being the Roman)
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- The whole spatula in the "ancient grease" is a reference to the sword in the stone, in which whoever pulls the sword from the stone would become the king of England.
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