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SpongeBob SquarePants: Blackened Sponge / Mermaid Man vs. SpongeBob

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Blackened Sponge:
SpongeBob accidentally gives himself a black eye. However, when people ask him how he got it, he lied and said a notorious outlaw caused it. But then the notorious outlaw REALLY shows up.

Mermaid Man vs. SpongeBob:
When Mr. Krabs releases a new Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy promotion, Plankton gets an idea to use Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy to run Mr. Krabs out of business. He hypnotizes them to convince people not to eat there anymore, so it's up to SpongeBob to turn them back to normal. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Greg Miller Aaron Springer Eric Shaw Nate Cash Tuck Tucker

Stars:: Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick Star); Rodger Bumpass (Squidward Tentacles); Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs); Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy Cheeks); Mr. Lawrence (Plankton); Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants/Gary)

Recurring Role:: Tim Conway (Barnacle Boy); Ernest Borgnine (Mermaid Man)

Guest Star:: Tom Kenny (Customer #2); Bill Fagerbakke (Customer #1); Rodger Bumpass (Customer #4); Clancy Brown (Captive); Mr. Lawrence (Narrator); Carlos Alazraqui (Orderly/Surfer/Boyfriend); Bob Joles (Man Ray); Dee Bradley Baker (Customer #3/Gramma/Perch Perkins/Clerk/Customer); Greg Baldwin (Jack M. Crazyfish)

During part of the story with Sandy, the anchor symbol on SpongeBob's hat disappears. edit »
This is the second time the Pipsqueak Patty was shown or mentioned. edit »
At first, Gary's shirt said "I`m With Stupid", but in the next scene the sign wasn't there. edit »
As seen in "Mermaid Man Vs. SpongeBob," Barnacle Boy has dandruff. edit »
In one scene of "Mermaid Man Vs. SpongeBob," there is a long line waiting outside of the Krusty Krab for Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy, but the line disappears and isn't seen for the rest of the episode. edit »

We learn that Jack M. Crazyfish is real at the end of "Blackened Sponge." edit »
Plankton doesn't appear in "Blackened Sponge." edit »
Character Debut: Jack M. Crazyfish. edit »
This episode is available on the To Love a Patty DVD. edit »
Sandy makes a cameo appearance in "Blackened Sponge." edit »

Mermaid Man: We cannot escape, Barnacle Boy. He's too strong. Like the unbeatable taste of a Krusty Kids meal. (Manray's maniacal laughter stops)
Manray: The delicious new treat no mortal can resist?
Barnacle Boy: Yup. edit »
Woman: Um, guys? Guys? The train! edit »
SpongeBob: Whoa, stop. (horse stops) There, there. You're safe now little lady. (maniacal laughter coming from a man)
Man: You fool. You've falled into my trap. Now you're mine, SpongeBob the strong.
SpongeBobb: So, we meet again, Crazyfish.
Jack M. Crazyfish: Bring it on. edit »
(SpongeBob is riding on his horse, and muscular, and is saving a woman tied on the railroad tracks screaming)
Woman: Help!
SpongeBob: Hey, yah!
Woman: Help, help. edit »
SpongeBob: Oh, my gosh! You guys live in a dump. edit »

Crest
SpongeBob's toothpaste is called Krust, which could be a parody of Crest, a common brand of toothpaste. edit »
In "Mermaid Man vs. SpongeBob," towards the end, Plankton walks out and says, "Hey, everybody, I made chummy joes" similar to the hamburger industry Sloppy Joes. edit »

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titiembe
member since: Aug 12, 2006
Blackened Sponge / Mermaid Man vs. SpongeBob
The Bottom Line: "Above average"
Blackened Sponge was eh, Mermaidman vs. Spongebob was satisfying. ...Continue »
08/17/08 05:39am | report abuse
5.8
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RaeandAnasRock
member since: Jun 22, 2008
Blackened Sponge / Mermaid Man vs. SpongeBob
The Bottom Line: "Painful to watch"
Plankton had the formula and abused it?!?! ...Continue »
06/24/08 06:45am | report abuse
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rjje72
member since: Mar 3, 2007
Blackened Sponge / Mermaid Man vs. SpongeBob
The Bottom Line: "Not my favorite storyline"
Blackened Sponge was very disturbing. Mermaidman vs. SpongeBob was OK. ...Continue »
06/01/08 05:52am | report abuse
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nonagon
member since: Oct 21, 2006
Blackened Sponge / Mermaid Man vs. SpongeBob
The Bottom Line: "Average"
Plankton is up to no good again as Krabs is having a giant sale with mascots Mermaid Man and Barnical boy. But Plankton goes off the deep end and controls them. ...Continue »
02/25/08 03:05pm | report abuse
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OuroborosSnyder
member since: Jul 1, 2006
Blackened Sponge / Mermaid Man vs. SpongeBob
The Bottom Line: "Not my favorite storyline"
Eh, not my favorites. ...Continue »
02/23/08 05:35am | report abuse