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===Characters===
|title = Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II
 
|titlecard = Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II.jpg
 
|seasonnumber = 1
 
|episodenumber = 20b
 
|airdate = [[April 8]], [[2000]]
 
|sisterep = Hooky
 
|guests = [[wikipedia:Ernest Borgnine|Ernest Borgnine]] as [[Mermaid Man]]<br>[[wikipedia:Tim Conway|Tim Conway]] as [[Barnacle Boy]]<br>[[wikipedia:Charles Nelson Reilly|Charles Nelson Reilly]] as [[The Dirty Bubble]]
 
|writer = [[Chuck Klein]]<br>[[Jay Lender]]<br>[[Doug Lawrence]]
 
|storyboard artist = [[Jay Lender]]
 
|director-storyboard = [[Chuck Klein]]
 
|director-animation = [[Tom Yasumi]]
 
|director-creative = [[Derek Drymon]]
 
|briefsummary = [[SpongeBob]] wins a conch shell in a contest to summon his [[Adventures of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy|heroes]]
 
}}
 
 
'''Characters:'''
 
 
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants (character)|SpongeBob SquarePants]]
 
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants (character)|SpongeBob SquarePants]]
 
*[[Mermaid Man]]
 
*[[Mermaid Man]]
 
*[[Barnacle Boy]]
 
*[[Barnacle Boy]]
*[[Dirty Bubble]] (debut)
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*[[Dirty Bubble]] {{Debut}}
*[[Realistic Fish Head]]
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*[[Johnny Elaine]]
*[[Atomic Flounder]] (debut)
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*[[Atomic Flounder]] {{Debut}}
 
*[[Bikini Bottomites]]
 
*[[Bikini Bottomites]]
*Mailfish
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*[[Mailfish]]
 
*[[Gary the Snail]]
 
*[[Gary the Snail]]
 
*[[Jumbo Shrimp]]
 
*[[Jumbo Shrimp]]
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==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
SpongeBob is watching his favorite show, ''The Adventures of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy''. He has entered a competition, and is listening eagerly to see if he's won the mystery prize. The announcer declares the winner as "SpringBoob SquirePin", for his life-sized Krabby Patty mannequins of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy. SpongeBob calls out that SpringBoob SquirePin stole his idea, before the announcer announces that he has made a "slight" error in pronunciation, and that the real winner is indeed SpongeBob SquarePants.
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One Saturday morning, SpongeBob is watching his favorite show, ''The Adventures of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy''. He has entered a competition, and is listening eagerly to see if he's won the mystery prize. The announcer declares the winner as "SpringBoob SquirePin", for his life-sized Krabby Patty mannequins of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy. SpongeBob calls out that SpringBoob SquirePin stole his idea, before the announcer announces that he has made a "slight" error in pronunciation, and that the real winner is indeed SpongeBob SquarePants!
   
 
Within seconds, SpongeBob's prize is delivered to him. SpongeBob has won the "conch signal", a conch whose noise is a signal which Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy respond to. SpongeBob blows it, and Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy hear it from Shady Shoals, and spring into action. When they arrive at SpongeBob's house, they at first think that he has been disfigured before recognizing him. He explains to them that he won the Conch Signal in a contest, and that there is no danger. They then explain to him the importance of the signal, and tell him that he must only use it for major emergencies.
 
Within seconds, SpongeBob's prize is delivered to him. SpongeBob has won the "conch signal", a conch whose noise is a signal which Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy respond to. SpongeBob blows it, and Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy hear it from Shady Shoals, and spring into action. When they arrive at SpongeBob's house, they at first think that he has been disfigured before recognizing him. He explains to them that he won the Conch Signal in a contest, and that there is no danger. They then explain to him the importance of the signal, and tell him that he must only use it for major emergencies.
   
Later on, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy hear the conch once again, and rush to SpongeBob's house, where he appears to be dead on the floor. However, he then reveals that he simply is having trouble opening a jar of mayonnaise. Barnacle Boy is angered by this, but Mermaid Man reminds him that emergencies don't come around as often as they used to, and he tells SpongeBob that he can blow the conch "every once in a while." However, SpongeBob abuses this privilege, constantly calling Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy to help with everyday tasks. Eventually, the two heroes are exhausted, and Barnacle Boy attempts to destroy the conch signal, but cannot bring himself to do so.
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Later on, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy hear the conch once again, and rush to SpongeBob's house, where he appears to be dead on the floor. However, he then reveals that he simply is having trouble opening a jar of mayonnaise. Barnacle Boy is angered by this, but Mermaid Man reminds him that emergencies don't come around as often as they used to, and he tells SpongeBob that he can blow the conch "every once in a while." However, SpongeBob abuses this privilege, constantly calling Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy to help with everyday tasks. Eventually, the two heroes are exhausted, and Barnacle Boy attempts to destroy the conch signal, but cannot bring himself to do so. 
   
SpongeBob apologizes and explains that he just wanted to spend time with them. As a result, they let SpongeBob join them on their daily patrol, with SpongeBob dressed as a superhero. They do various activities, such as keeping lookout from on top of a tall building, and in the street, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy see an old man, who was once ''The Atomic Flounder''. SpongeBob attacks the old man, not understanding that he is no longer a villain, and angered by this, the Atomic Flounder breathes fire in Barnacle Boy's face.
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SpongeBob is in tears and apologizes, explaining that he just wanted to spend time with them. As a result, they let SpongeBob join them on their daily patrol, with SpongeBob dressed as a superhero. They do various activities, such as keeping lookout from on top of a tall building, and in the street, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy see an old man, who was once ''The Atomic Flounder''. SpongeBob attacks the old man, not understanding that he is no longer a villain, and angered by this, the Atomic Flounder breathes fire in Barnacle Boy's face.
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At a restaurant, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy ask SpongeBob to find their theme song on a jukebox. As he tries to find it, they decide to "ditch" SpongeBob. Outside, however, they are attacked and trapped by their nemesis, ''The Dirty Bubble''. When SpongeBob finally finds the song, he comes outside to tell them, and sees their predicament. He asks the Dirty Bubble for his autograph, saying that he is his favorite supervillain, and "accidentally" pops the Dirty Bubble with a pencil tip, saving the day. The trio ride off in the Invisible Boatmobile, singing a Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy-themed version of "Jingle Bells" as the episode ends.
   
At a restaurant, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy ask SpongeBob to find their theme song on a jukebox. As he tries to find it, they decide to "ditch" SpongeBob. Outside, however, they are attacked and trapped by their arch nemesis, ''The Dirty Bubble''. When SpongeBob finally finds the song, he comes outside to tell them, and sees their predicament. He asks the Dirty Bubble for his autograph, saying that he is his favorite supervillain, and "accidentally" pops the Dirty Bubble with a pencil tip, saving the day. The trio ride off in the Invisible Boatmobile, singing a Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy-themed version of "Jingle Bells" as the episode ends.
 
 
==Production==
 
==Production==
 
 
 
===Music===
 
===Music===
 
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{{APM|w|World in Action|Laurie Johnson|origami}}
 
{{APM|w|World in Action|Laurie Johnson|origami}}
 
{{APM|l|Life on the Wild Side|Sam Spence|patrolling the city}}
 
{{APM|l|Life on the Wild Side|Sam Spence|patrolling the city}}
{{OM|Gator|Steve Belfer|Atomic Flounder}}
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{{APM|g|Gator|Steve Belfer|Atomic Flounder}}
 
{{APM|h|Hawaiian Link (a)|Richard Myhill|exterior of diner}}
 
{{APM|h|Hawaiian Link (a)|Richard Myhill|exterior of diner}}
 
{{APM|h|Hawaiian Hula|Terry Day|Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy ditch SpongeBob}}
 
{{APM|h|Hawaiian Hula|Terry Day|Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy ditch SpongeBob}}
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{{APM|m|Moloka'i Nui A|Kapono Beamer|"You saved us, son!"}}
 
{{APM|m|Moloka'i Nui A|Kapono Beamer|"You saved us, son!"}}
 
{{APM|p|Police Car|Sam Spence|sting at end}}
 
{{APM|p|Police Car|Sam Spence|sting at end}}
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===Reception===
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*{{Reception
 
|date = [[November 9]], [[2013]]
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|IMDB = 7.2
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|IMDBid = tt0707294
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|IMDBreviews = 111
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|TVid = [http://www.tv.com/shows/spongebob-squarepants/hooky-mermaid-man-and-barnacle-boy-ii-53095/]
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|TV = 8.4
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|TVvotes = 181
 
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===Release===
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*This episode is available on the [[Lost at Sea]], [[The Complete 1st Season|Complete 1st Season]], and [[The First 100 Episodes|First 100 Episodes]] DVDs.
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
{{Trivia
 
{{Trivia
 
|timedate = *Saturday}}
 
|timedate = *Saturday}}
 
*This is the first episode to feature Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy and not feature [[Patrick]]. The second is "[[Mermaid Man vs. SpongeBob]]."
*The "Jingle Bells" song is a parody of a Batman and Robin-themed version of "Jingle Bells", of which Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are parodies of.
 
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*This is the only ''"Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy"'' where the title card has purple scales. The other four have blue scales on the title card, and "[[Mermaid Man & Barnacle Boy VI: The Motion Picture]]" has a completely different title card then the others.
*This is the first and only time we see Mermaid Man naked.
 
 
*This was the last episode to use [[wikipedia:Traditional Animation|Traditional Cell animation]]. All episodes from seasons 2 and 3 use [[wikipedia:Liveswif|digital ink and paint]], while episodes from season 4 onward use 3D computer coloring.
*In this episode Mermaid Man is the first human to be shown naked.
 
 
*This is the first appearance of the [[Mermalair|Mermalair.]]
*This was the first of two "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy" episodes to not feature [[Patrick]]. The second will be "[[Mermaid Man vs. SpongeBob]]".
 
*This is also the only ''"Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy"'' where the title card has purple scales. The other four have blue scales on the title card, and "[[Mermaid Man & Barnacle Boy VI: The Motion Picture]]" has a completely different title card then the others.
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*This is the only Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy episode not to have [[The Lineman]] as the title card music.
*This was the last episode to use [[wikipedia:Traditional Animation|Traditional cel animation]]. All episodes from seasons 2 and 3 use [[wikipedia:Liveswif|digital ink and paint]], while episodes from season 4 onward use 3D computer coloring.
 
*This is the first appearance of the Mermalair.
 
*This is the only MM&BB episode not to have [[The Lineman]] as the title card music.
 
 
*The Atomic Flounder is the only villain shown to have aged.
 
*The Atomic Flounder is the only villain shown to have aged.
 
*Upon meeting with SpongeBob again, Barnacle Boy says "it's just that sponge kid again," referring to when they met SpongeBob in the first "[[Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy]]" episode.
*The Atomic Flounder's radioactive breath is a possible reference to Godzilla.
 
 
*For the first time, there was censorship, but Gary is the censor in this episode.
*Upon remeeting with SpongeBob, Barnicale Boy says "it's just that sponge kid again", referring to when they met SpongeBob in the first [[Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy]] episode.
 
*For the first time, there was a censorship, but Gary is the censor. Like bubbles and leaves.
 
*Different title card music from the other five title cards.
 
*Mermaid Man & Barnacle Boy are later dumped into the Mermalair the way they were in this episode in the season 6 episode, Shuffleboarding.
 
 
* '''Running Gag''': Barnacle Boy getting burned mainly by the Invisible Boatmobile.
 
* '''Running Gag''': Barnacle Boy getting burned mainly by the Invisible Boatmobile.
*This is the final episode of Season 1.
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*This is the last episode of Season 1.
*During a tribute to Ernest Borgnine, this episode paired with [[Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy]].
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*During a tribute to Ernest Borgnine, this episode paired with "[[Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy]]."
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===Cultural References===
 
*The "Jingle Bells" song is a parody of a Batman and Robin-themed version of "Jingle Bells," of which Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are parodies of.
 
*The Atomic Flounder's radioactive breath is a possible reference to Godzilla.
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*The conch signal is a reference to the conch trumpet used by Triton in mythology.
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*the Breadwinner episode "mine all mine" has a similar plot to this episode.
 
===Errors===
 
===Errors===
 
*When Mermaid Man tells SpongeBob that the conch signal is too much responsibility, the television in his house shows only a red screen, instead of black screen or a moving picture.
 
*When Mermaid Man tells SpongeBob that the conch signal is too much responsibility, the television in his house shows only a red screen, instead of black screen or a moving picture.
*When Mermaid Man says "Activate torpedo mode!", regular closed captioning says "Torpedo mode!"
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*When Mermaid Man says "Activate torpedo mode!," regular closed captioning says "Torpedo mode!"
*Mermaid Man's belt is yellow in this episode rather than the regular purple.
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*Amazon Instant Video says this episode was aired on [[March 3]], [[2001]].
   
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==References==
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{{Reflist}}
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{{Mermaid Man}}
 
{{Wikipedia|Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II}}
 
{{Wikipedia|Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II}}
 
[[Category:Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy Episodes]]
 
[[Category:Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy Episodes]]

Revision as of 18:58, 27 September 2014

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Characters

Synopsis

One Saturday morning, SpongeBob is watching his favorite show, The Adventures of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy. He has entered a competition, and is listening eagerly to see if he's won the mystery prize. The announcer declares the winner as "SpringBoob SquirePin", for his life-sized Krabby Patty mannequins of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy. SpongeBob calls out that SpringBoob SquirePin stole his idea, before the announcer announces that he has made a "slight" error in pronunciation, and that the real winner is indeed SpongeBob SquarePants!

Within seconds, SpongeBob's prize is delivered to him. SpongeBob has won the "conch signal", a conch whose noise is a signal which Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy respond to. SpongeBob blows it, and Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy hear it from Shady Shoals, and spring into action. When they arrive at SpongeBob's house, they at first think that he has been disfigured before recognizing him. He explains to them that he won the Conch Signal in a contest, and that there is no danger. They then explain to him the importance of the signal, and tell him that he must only use it for major emergencies.

Later on, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy hear the conch once again, and rush to SpongeBob's house, where he appears to be dead on the floor. However, he then reveals that he simply is having trouble opening a jar of mayonnaise. Barnacle Boy is angered by this, but Mermaid Man reminds him that emergencies don't come around as often as they used to, and he tells SpongeBob that he can blow the conch "every once in a while." However, SpongeBob abuses this privilege, constantly calling Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy to help with everyday tasks. Eventually, the two heroes are exhausted, and Barnacle Boy attempts to destroy the conch signal, but cannot bring himself to do so. 

SpongeBob is in tears and apologizes, explaining that he just wanted to spend time with them. As a result, they let SpongeBob join them on their daily patrol, with SpongeBob dressed as a superhero. They do various activities, such as keeping lookout from on top of a tall building, and in the street, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy see an old man, who was once The Atomic Flounder. SpongeBob attacks the old man, not understanding that he is no longer a villain, and angered by this, the Atomic Flounder breathes fire in Barnacle Boy's face.

At a restaurant, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy ask SpongeBob to find their theme song on a jukebox. As he tries to find it, they decide to "ditch" SpongeBob. Outside, however, they are attacked and trapped by their nemesis, The Dirty Bubble. When SpongeBob finally finds the song, he comes outside to tell them, and sees their predicament. He asks the Dirty Bubble for his autograph, saying that he is his favorite supervillain, and "accidentally" pops the Dirty Bubble with a pencil tip, saving the day. The trio ride off in the Invisible Boatmobile, singing a Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy-themed version of "Jingle Bells" as the episode ends.

Production

Music

 ) Production music
 ) Original music
 ) SpongeBob music

  Super Hero - Tony Hymas [title card]
  Hawaiian Link (b) - Richard Myhill [opening]
  Arizona Fanfare - Jack Shaindlin [TV show starts]
  Caped Crusader - David Farnon [knocking down cardboard cutouts]
  Life on the Wild Side - Sam Spence [contest winner announced]
  Hymn of Achievement - Gregor F. Narholz [SpongeBob's prize]
  Caped Crusader - David Farnon [SpongeBob blowing the conch signal]
  Bat Stabs - David Farnon [Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy stop in midair]
  Caped Crusader - David Farnon [looking for Invisible Boatmobile]
  The Lineman - Sam Spence [Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy arrive at SpongeBob's]
  Mourners D - Zsofia Taller ["He's been horribly disfigured!"]
  Exciting Action B - Mladen Franko ["All right, where's the danger, son?"]
  Vibe Link (b) - Richard Myhill ["No danger?"]
  Facing the Challenge - Gregor F. Narholz ["The conch signal is an awesome responsibility."]
  The Lineman - Sam Spence ["The conch signal!"]
  Beautiful Moonlit Night - Carl Maria Von Weber, George Wilson ["Oh, youth... cut down in its prime!"]
  SpongeBob Closing Theme - Steve Belfer, Nicolas Carr [opening a jar of mayonnaise]
  Secret Service - Syd Dale [conch signal montage]
  Hawaiian Cocktail - Richard Myhill [SpongeBob cries]
  South Pacific Island II - Victor Cavini ["Don't squash his enthusiasm."]
  The Lineman - Sam Spence ["To the Invisible Boatmobile!"]
  World in Action - Laurie Johnson [origami]
  Life on the Wild Side - Sam Spence [patrolling the city]
  Gator - Steve Belfer [Atomic Flounder]
  Hawaiian Link (a) - Richard Myhill [exterior of diner]
  Hawaiian Hula - Terry Day [Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy ditch SpongeBob]
  Dramatic Encounter - Gregor F. Narholz ["What's the matter?"]
  Triumphant Return 2 - Gregor F. Narholz ["But I can't let my heroes down!"]
  House of Horror - W. Merrick Farran [Dirty Bubble introduced]
  Police Car - Sam Spence [Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy trapped inside Dirty Bubble]
  Dangerous A - Mladen Franko ["Oh no, you fool, stay back!"]
  Moloka'i Nui A - Kapono Beamer ["You saved us, son!"]
  Police Car - Sam Spence [sting at end]

Reception

  • As of November 9, 2013, The Internet Movie Database (IMDB) gives this episode a rating of 7.2/10 based on 111 ratings by users.tt0707294 TV.com users give this episode a rating of 8.4/10 based on 181 votes.[1]

Release

Trivia

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  • This is the first episode to feature Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy and not feature Patrick. The second is "Mermaid Man vs. SpongeBob."
  • This is the only "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy" where the title card has purple scales. The other four have blue scales on the title card, and "Mermaid Man & Barnacle Boy VI: The Motion Picture" has a completely different title card then the others.
  • This was the last episode to use Traditional Cell animation. All episodes from seasons 2 and 3 use digital ink and paint, while episodes from season 4 onward use 3D computer coloring.
  • This is the first appearance of the Mermalair.
  • This is the only Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy episode not to have The Lineman as the title card music.
  • The Atomic Flounder is the only villain shown to have aged.
  • Upon meeting with SpongeBob again, Barnacle Boy says "it's just that sponge kid again," referring to when they met SpongeBob in the first "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy" episode.
  • For the first time, there was censorship, but Gary is the censor in this episode.
  • Running Gag: Barnacle Boy getting burned mainly by the Invisible Boatmobile.
  • This is the last episode of Season 1.
  • During a tribute to Ernest Borgnine, this episode paired with "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy."

Cultural References

  • The "Jingle Bells" song is a parody of a Batman and Robin-themed version of "Jingle Bells," of which Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are parodies of.
  • The Atomic Flounder's radioactive breath is a possible reference to Godzilla.
  • The conch signal is a reference to the conch trumpet used by Triton in mythology.
  • the Breadwinner episode "mine all mine" has a similar plot to this episode.

Errors

  • When Mermaid Man tells SpongeBob that the conch signal is too much responsibility, the television in his house shows only a red screen, instead of black screen or a moving picture.
  • When Mermaid Man says "Activate torpedo mode!," regular closed captioning says "Torpedo mode!"
  • Amazon Instant Video says this episode was aired on March 3, 2001.

References


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