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===Characters===
 
===Characters===
 
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants (character)|SpongeBob SquarePants]]
 
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants (character)|SpongeBob SquarePants]]
*[[Kevin the Sea Cucumber]] (Debut)
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*[[Kevin the Sea Cucumber]] {{Debut}}
 
*[[Anchovies]]
 
*[[Anchovies]]
 
*[[Patrick Star]]
 
*[[Patrick Star]]
 
*[[Jellyfish]]
 
*[[Jellyfish]]
**[[King Jellyfish]] (Debut)
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**[[King Jellyfish]] {{Debut}}
 
*[[Purple Doctorfish]]
 
*[[Purple Doctorfish]]
 
*[[Jeffrey Jellyfish]]
 
*[[Jeffrey Jellyfish]]
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==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
 
===At the Bi-Annual Jellyfishing Convention===
 
===At the Bi-Annual Jellyfishing Convention===
SpongeBob and Patrick are enjoying the convention. While Patrick touches every display in sight, much to the dismay of the security guard, SpongeBob spots the "Jelly Spotters," the world's premiere jellyfish enthusiast club, whose membership consists entirely of Anchovies, with their leader Kevin the Sea Cucumber. SpongeBob continuously tries to get Kevin's attention, and Kevin tells him to jump off a building, which he actually does. Realizing that he'll do anything for him, he asks SpongeBob if he wants to join the jellyspotters, to which he excitedly says yes. Kevin tells him that he must first pass a "rigorous test", intending to get him hurt.
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SpongeBob and Patrick are enjoying the convention. While Patrick touches every display in sight, much to the dismay of the security guard, SpongeBob spots the "Jelly Spotters," the world's premiere jellyfish enthusiast club, whose membership consists entirely of Anchovies, with their leader Kevin the Sea Cucumber. SpongeBob continuously tries to get Kevin's attention, and Kevin tells him to jump off a building, which he actually does. Realizing that he'll do anything for him, he asks SpongeBob if he wants to join the jellyspotters, to which he excitedly says yes. Kevin tells him that he must first pass a "rigorous test," intending to get him hurt.
 
===At Jellyfish Fields===
 
===At Jellyfish Fields===
   
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====More Jellyfishing Tests====
 
====More Jellyfishing Tests====
   
Kevin continues to give SpongeBob many more "tests," all of which he passes effortlessly, with Kevin getting stung each time as a result. Eventually, Kevin was now covered in stings and frustrated at SpongeBob,. He tells him that the final test is to catch a queen jellyfish.
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Kevin continues to give SpongeBob many more "tests," all of which he passes effortlessly, with Kevin getting stung each time as a result. Eventually, Kevin was now covered in stings and frustrated at SpongeBob. He tells him that the final test is to catch a queen jellyfish.
   
===[[File:Hey_Look_it's_Kevin!.jpg|thumb|Hey look it's Kevin! We love you Kevin!]][[File:I'm your biggest fanatic.jpg|thumb|300px]]The Final Jellyfishing Test at Jellyfish Fields===
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===[[File:Hey Look it's Kevin!.jpg|thumb|Hey look it's Kevin! We love you Kevin!]][[File:I'm your biggest fanatic.jpg|thumb|300px]]The Final Jellyfishing Test at Jellyfish Fields===
   
They tie him to a post, give him a "queen jellyfish call", which produces the sound "loser," and leave him there.
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They tie him to a post, give him a "queen jellyfish call," which produces the sound "loser," and leave him there.
 
=====Four Hours Later=====
 
=====Four Hours Later=====
   
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===Release===
 
===Release===
This episode is available on DVD on [[The Complete 2nd Season]], [[The First 100 Episodes]], and [[Fear of a  Krabby Patty (DVD)|Fear of a Krabby Patty]].
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*This episode is available on the [[Fear of a  Krabby Patty (DVD)|Fear of a Krabby Patty]], [[The Complete 2nd Season|Complete 2nd Season]] and [[The First 100 Episodes|First 100 Episodes]] DVDs.
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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{{Trivia
 
|timedate = *Before or after "[[I Was a Teenage Gary]]"}}
 
|timedate = *Before or after "[[I Was a Teenage Gary]]"}}
 
*Big Lenny appears in SpongeBob SquarePants: [[Operation Krabby Patty]] PC game as an enemy in the jellyfishing level.
 
*Big Lenny appears in SpongeBob SquarePants: [[Operation Krabby Patty]] PC game as an enemy in the jellyfishing level.
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*If this takes place between the events of "[[I Was a Teenage Gary]]," then, this is the only episode not to have any part in Bikini Bottom.
 
*If this takes place between the events of "[[I Was a Teenage Gary]]," then, this is the only episode not to have any part in Bikini Bottom.
   
===Cultural References===
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===Cultural references===
 
*Dr. Manowar was said to be the only person who was stung by Big Lenny and lived.
 
*Dr. Manowar was said to be the only person who was stung by Big Lenny and lived.
 
**This could be a reference to J.K. Rowling's ''Harry Potter ''series in which Harry was the only known person to survive a killing curse.
 
**This could be a reference to J.K. Rowling's ''Harry Potter ''series in which Harry was the only known person to survive a killing curse.
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===Errors===
 
===Errors===
[[File:Hey_Look_it's_Kevin!.jpg|thumb|Why are there stranded citizens at the bottom?]]
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[[File:Hey Look it's Kevin!.jpg|thumb|Why are there stranded citizens at the bottom?]]
 
*When SpongeBob looks at the bottom of the cliff it's grass but, later he looks down again there is another edge and people stranded at the bottom.
 
*When SpongeBob looks at the bottom of the cliff it's grass but, later he looks down again there is another edge and people stranded at the bottom.
 
**Also, SpongeBob's socks are missing the blue stripe on it during that scene.
 
**Also, SpongeBob's socks are missing the blue stripe on it during that scene.

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Characters

Synopsis

At the Bi-Annual Jellyfishing Convention

SpongeBob and Patrick are enjoying the convention. While Patrick touches every display in sight, much to the dismay of the security guard, SpongeBob spots the "Jelly Spotters," the world's premiere jellyfish enthusiast club, whose membership consists entirely of Anchovies, with their leader Kevin the Sea Cucumber. SpongeBob continuously tries to get Kevin's attention, and Kevin tells him to jump off a building, which he actually does. Realizing that he'll do anything for him, he asks SpongeBob if he wants to join the jellyspotters, to which he excitedly says yes. Kevin tells him that he must first pass a "rigorous test," intending to get him hurt.

At Jellyfish Fields

Kevin's first test for SpongeBob is to catch a jellyfish, which immediately flies into SpongeBob's net. Kevin smacks it out and it stings him. He says to catch two jellyfish, and two jellyfish fly into SpongeBob's net. Kevin then says 20 jellyfish, and then 18 jellyfish fly into SpongeBob's net. Angry, Kevin kicks the net, making all the jellyfish sting him.

More Jellyfishing Tests

Kevin continues to give SpongeBob many more "tests," all of which he passes effortlessly, with Kevin getting stung each time as a result. Eventually, Kevin was now covered in stings and frustrated at SpongeBob. He tells him that the final test is to catch a queen jellyfish.

File:Hey Look it's Kevin!.jpg

Hey look it's Kevin! We love you Kevin!

I'm your biggest fanatic
The Final Jellyfishing Test at Jellyfish Fields

They tie him to a post, give him a "queen jellyfish call," which produces the sound "loser," and leave him there.

Four Hours Later

SpongeBob is very tired and prepared to give up. He tries to tell Kevin that the call isn't working, but finds that he is gone. Suddenly, a queen jellyfish appears above SpongeBob and begins chasing him. Eventually, the queen corners him at the edge of a cliff, where it is revealed that it is a robot controlled by Kevin and the anchovies, who reveals his true intentions to SpongeBob and shows him several other people at the bottom of the pit below, who were his former "biggest fan"s. Before he can force SpongeBob off the cliff, however, King Jellyfish appears and falls in love with the queen jellyfish. He tries to kiss her, and they all start running away. Soon, the queen jellyfish crashes into a billboard, destroying it. When King Jellyfish sees this, he becomes angry and chases down SpongeBob, Kevin, and the anchovies, eventually cornering them in a cave. Kevin panics, and admits that he has no actual expertise in dealing with jellyfish (because he was just in it for the fashion) . SpongeBob is the only person brave enough to confront him, and blows a giant pie bubble, which King Jellyfish takes and leaves. Kevin asks how was he able to do it. SpongeBob simply answers "Everyone loves pie!". The anchovies congratulate SpongeBob for saving them all, but Kevin says that SpongeBob is still not in the club because he did not catch a queen jellyfish. The anchovies think that SpongeBob is a more worthy leader than Kevin, and tear off his headcap, giving it to SpongeBob as a "crown."

Ending: Back at the Bi-Annual Jellyfishing Convention

SpongeBob tells Patrick about his experience, and reveals that he turned the Jellyspotters' offer down. Patrick says that he's glad SpongeBob learned his lesson, and that hero worship is unhealthy. He then walks off dragging his own hero, Jeffrey Jellyfish, who is tied up in a wagon. Then, fade to black.

Production

Music

 ) Production music
 ) Original music
 ) SpongeBob music

  Hawaiian Cue 4 - Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield [title card]
  Candy Floss - Peter Dennis [opening]
  Awakening Memories - Paul Fenoulhet [The Jellyspotters]
  Witty Fellow - Gerhard Trede [Kevin answering questions]
  Comic Walk - Sidney Torch ["Look, I won't let the guy join the club."]
  ? ["I'd love it!"]
  Alex on the Road - Steven Simmons [driving through Jellyfish Fields]
  Me for You - George Callert [SpongeBob passing Kevin's tests]
  ? - Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield [montage of Kevin getting stung]
  Tomfoolery - David Snell [catching a queen jellyfish]
  The Great White - Gregor F. Narholz [queen jellyfish appears]
  Action Cut A - Gregor F. Narholz [Kevin's gone]
  Killer on the Run A - Gregor F. Narholz [queen jellyfish chases SpongeBob]
  Witty Fellow - Gerhard Trede [Kevin inside robot jellyfish]
  Rule Britannia (a) - Dick Stephen Walter [king jellyfish appears]
  Good Bye Samba A - Ben Nabor ["Kissy face!"]
  Killer on the Run A - Gregor F. Narholz [Jellyspotters hide in a cave]
  ? - Jeremy Wakefield ["It's hopeless! We're trapped!"]
  Triumphant Return 1 - Gregor F. Narholz [SpongeBob blows a pie-shaped bubble]
  Witty Fellow - Gerhard Trede [Kevin's scalp ripped off]
  Candy Floss - Peter Dennis [ending]

Reception

  • As of June 13, 2014, The Internet Movie Database (IMDB) gives this episode a rating of 7.9/10 based on 95 ratings by users.[1] TV.com users give this episode a rating of 8.6/10 based on 139 votes.[2]

Release

Trivia

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  • Big Lenny appears in SpongeBob SquarePants: Operation Krabby Patty PC game as an enemy in the jellyfishing level.
  • Fred can be seen in the bottom of the pit with one of his legs bent out of shape, possibly referencing his frequent "My leg!" line.
  • Manowar is a spoof of the name Man O' War (An invertabrate that is similar to a jellyfish.)
  • Both of the gloves SpongeBob uses to punch himself were reused in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Game.
  • Running gags:
    • Patrick touching stuff, with the security guard telling him not to.
    • One of the Anchovies said, "Wah, wah, waaah" after Kevin gets stung, and Kevin getting shocks by jellyfishes.
  • After Kevin was stung by 20 jellyfish, one anchovy said "wah, wah, waaah," was heard, but none of the five anchovies accompanying Kevin were opening their mouths.
  • Lists of tests Kevin gave:
    • Catch a jellyfish
    • Catch two jellyfish
    • Catch twenty jellyfish
    • Allow jellyfish to eat jelly off your face
    • Catch a jellyfish blindfolded
    • Catch a jellyfish while standing on your head
    • Catch a queen jellyfish
    • Six other tests
  • This episode may take place between the events of "I Was a Teenage Gary," as SpongeBob and Patrick went out of town to go to a jellyfish convention (By a bus full of jellyfishers,) and weren't seen anywhere else other than Jellyfish Fields. However, It might not as the convention in the previous episode is annual, and this one is bi-annual.
  • Kevin said that he doesn't use bamboo to the jellyfish nets. Although, he and the anchovies have bamboo nets, as seen when they reach in Jellyfish Fields.
  • A statue of Kevin can be seen in Nicktoons Unite.
  • There are "Kevin's Ointment" billboards throughout the episode and they are also seen in a few SpongeBob SquarePants video games.
  • If this takes place between the events of "I Was a Teenage Gary," then, this is the only episode not to have any part in Bikini Bottom.

Cultural references

  • Dr. Manowar was said to be the only person who was stung by Big Lenny and lived.
    • This could be a reference to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series in which Harry was the only known person to survive a killing curse.
  • SpongeBob's obsessive need to repeat "Hi Kevin" during the convention is in direct correlation to Season 4 Episode 6 of "The Wonder Years" in which Debbie Pfeiffer, Paul's sister, follows around Kevin Arnold saying "Hi Kevin" using the same mannerisms and dreamy tone of voice.
  • SpongeBob's mention of touching the hem of Kevin's pocket protector is a reference to the Bible ("A desperate woman brushed the hem of Christ's cloak to heal her disease." - Luke 8:43-48)
  • A banner in the background of the convention says, "Got Stung?," a reference to the former "Got Milk?" campaign (Now called "milklife.")

Errors

File:Hey Look it's Kevin!.jpg

Why are there stranded citizens at the bottom?

  • When SpongeBob looks at the bottom of the cliff it's grass but, later he looks down again there is another edge and people stranded at the bottom.
    • Also, SpongeBob's socks are missing the blue stripe on it during that scene.
  • When the robot jellyfish hits the billboard and crashes, there is jelly coming out of the bottom, despite the fact that it is a robot.
  • During the opening credits, when Sirena Irwin's name is shown, her last name is accidentally spelled Irwn.
  • After Kevin got stung by the 20 jellyfish, one of the anchovy said: "wah wah wah." but his mouth did not move.
  • In one shot, the sky is red (Due to the sunset at Bikini Atoll,) but in next shot underwater, the sky is blue.
  • After Kevin and the anchovies are laughing at SpongeBob in one scene, Kevin's voice changed.
  • In recent airings, the title card was not shown.
    • Instead it fades from black to the opening credits after the commerical break.

References