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{{Episode/64a}}
 
{{Episode/64a}}
 
===Characters===
 
===Characters===
 
 
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants (character)|SpongeBob SquarePants]]
 
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants (character)|SpongeBob SquarePants]]
 
*[[Squidward Tentacles]]
 
*[[Squidward Tentacles]]
 
*[[Eugene H. Krabs]]
 
*[[Eugene H. Krabs]]
 
*[[R.A. Pennypincher]] {{Debut}}
 
*[[R.A. Pennypincher]] {{Debut}}
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*[[Beary]] {{Debut}}
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*[[Chick Toy]] {{Debut}}
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*[[2-Headed Sea Serpent Toy]] {{Debut}}
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*[[Sea Horse Toy]] {{Debut}}
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*[[Rabbit Toy]] {{Debut}}
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*[[Clown Frown]] {{Debut}}
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*[[Lovely Lion]] {{Debut}}
 
*[[Archie]] {{Cameo}}
 
*[[Archie]] {{Cameo}}
*[[Tom Smith]] {{Cameo}}
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*[[Tom]] {{Cameo}}
*[[Bikini Bottom Construction Company]] {{debut}}
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*[[Bikini Bottom Construction Company]] {{Debut}}
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*[[Popeye Fish]]
   
 
==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
 
At the Krusty Krab, a guy dressed in a suit comes to the door. Mr. Krabs believes him to be a tax collector and panics, until the man shows his business card, which identifies him as an employee of "R.A. PennyPincher Vending Supplies". Mr. Krabs is overjoyed as the delivery men bring the claw vending machine that he ordered into the Krusty Krab. Krabs explains that it will "pay for itself in no time" and insists that SpongeBob and Squidward try it, giving them each a free quarter.
 
At the Krusty Krab, a guy dressed in a suit comes to the door. Mr. Krabs believes him to be a tax collector and panics, until the man shows his business card, which identifies him as an employee of "R.A. PennyPincher Vending Supplies". Mr. Krabs is overjoyed as the delivery men bring the claw vending machine that he ordered into the Krusty Krab. Krabs explains that it will "pay for itself in no time" and insists that SpongeBob and Squidward try it, giving them each a free quarter.
   
Squidward plays the machine, and almost picks up a stuffed snake and loses. He excitedly exclaims to SpongeBob that he "almost got that on his first try!" Mr. Krabs leaves saying to himself "My work here is done." When SpongeBob tries the machine, Squidward expects him to lose, but SpongeBob effortlessly wins a teddy bear, which he names "Beary". Squidward dismisses this as "beginner's luck," and tries the machine again, but loses. SpongeBob then returns to the machine and wins a friend for Beary. Squidward begins to pull out another quarter, but remembers Mr. Krabs' words "at a quarter a pop this thing pays for itself in no time," and tells himself that he won't fall for the scam. [[File:Skill_crane.jpg|thumb|274px]]
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Squidward plays the machine, and almost picks up a stuffed snake and loses. He excitedly exclaims to SpongeBob that he "almost got that on his first try!" Mr. Krabs leaves saying to himself "My work here is done." When SpongeBob tries the machine, Squidward expects him to lose, but SpongeBob effortlessly wins a teddy bear, which he names "Beary." Squidward dismisses this as "beginner's luck," and tries the machine again, but loses. SpongeBob then returns to the machine and wins a friend for Beary. Squidward begins to pull out another quarter, but remembers Mr. Krabs' words "at a quarter a pop this thing pays for itself in no time," and tells himself that he won't fall for the scam. [[File:Skill Crane 095.jpg|thumb|274px]]
   
 
Later on, SpongeBob continues to effortlessly win several more stuffed animals from the machine, and Squidward is no longer able to resist his urges. He gets change from Mr. Krabs, and spends all of his money on the machine without winning even once. When Squidward tells Mr. Krabs that he has no more money for him, Mr. Krabs announces that it is pay day and gives Squidward a large sack of coins. Squidward tells Krabs that he will stop playing if he doesn't win with his very next quarter, but ends up playing for six hours, expending his entire salary. As Squidward sits on the floor crying, SpongeBob plays the machine and gets two plush toys with one quarter. He says: "that's not fair" and puts one of them back in using the claw.
 
Later on, SpongeBob continues to effortlessly win several more stuffed animals from the machine, and Squidward is no longer able to resist his urges. He gets change from Mr. Krabs, and spends all of his money on the machine without winning even once. When Squidward tells Mr. Krabs that he has no more money for him, Mr. Krabs announces that it is pay day and gives Squidward a large sack of coins. Squidward tells Krabs that he will stop playing if he doesn't win with his very next quarter, but ends up playing for six hours, expending his entire salary. As Squidward sits on the floor crying, SpongeBob plays the machine and gets two plush toys with one quarter. He says: "that's not fair" and puts one of them back in using the claw.
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When Squidward goes home, he tries to watch TV to get his mind off the machine, but finds himself unable to pick up the remote. He tries to turn on the TV with one of his eyes, but it hurts. Then, he goes to bed, and can't pick up the blanket or glass of water. He soon finds that he can't pick up anything, and goes insane, proclaiming that he absolutely must win the crane. He puts back on his normal clothes, gets his piggy bank and runs to the Krusty Krab. The next morning, SpongeBob finds Squidward with his legs on the floor in front of the crane holding the joystick. Mr. Krabs then empties the machine and finds an enormous amount of Squidward's money, along with the deed to his house. SpongeBob tells Squidward that the secret to winning (close his eyes and be the crane). Squidward does this, and wins a teddy bear with his last quarter. He becomes overjoyed, pronounces his victory over the intercom, and insults a little boy who has just lost at the machine.
 
When Squidward goes home, he tries to watch TV to get his mind off the machine, but finds himself unable to pick up the remote. He tries to turn on the TV with one of his eyes, but it hurts. Then, he goes to bed, and can't pick up the blanket or glass of water. He soon finds that he can't pick up anything, and goes insane, proclaiming that he absolutely must win the crane. He puts back on his normal clothes, gets his piggy bank and runs to the Krusty Krab. The next morning, SpongeBob finds Squidward with his legs on the floor in front of the crane holding the joystick. Mr. Krabs then empties the machine and finds an enormous amount of Squidward's money, along with the deed to his house. SpongeBob tells Squidward that the secret to winning (close his eyes and be the crane). Squidward does this, and wins a teddy bear with his last quarter. He becomes overjoyed, pronounces his victory over the intercom, and insults a little boy who has just lost at the machine.
   
At the end of the day, Squidward walks home with SpongeBob, and sees a construction site. He operates the unoccupied crane with his eyes closed and picks up a girder. He ends up destroying the brand new mall and loses control of the vehicle, backing up down a hill as SpongeBob and the construction workers run away. He crashes into the Krusty Krab, destroying it. Squidward then exits the crane and tries to leave, but the furious construction workers surround him. SpongeBob tries to pick up Squidward with the crane, but picks up the stuffed animal that Squidward won instead. SpongeBob says: "I guess I can only pick up toys" as the construction workers prepare to punch Squidward.
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At the end of the day, Squidward walks home with SpongeBob, and sees a construction site. He operates the unoccupied crane with his eyes closed and picks up a girder. He ends up destroying the brand new mall and loses control of the vehicle, backing up down a hill as SpongeBob and the construction workers run away. He crashes into the Krusty Krab, destroying it. Squidward then exits the crane and tries to leave, but the furious construction workers surround him. SpongeBob tries to pick up Squidward with the crane, but picks up the stuffed animal that Squidward won instead. SpongeBob says: "I guess I can only pick up toys" as the construction workers prepare to pummel Squidward.
   
 
==Production==
 
==Production==
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{{APM||||Squidward loses again}}
 
{{APM||||Squidward loses again}}
 
{{APM|t|Ta-Ra A|Sammy Burdson, John Charles Fiddy|SpongeBob wins again}}
 
{{APM|t|Ta-Ra A|Sammy Burdson, John Charles Fiddy|SpongeBob wins again}}
{{OM||Jeremy Wakefield|"Oh, I loosened that one up for you!"}}
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{{APM|s|Steel Licks (a)|Jeremy Wakefield|"Oh, I loosened that one up for you!"}}
 
{{APM|d|The Drunken Sailor (b)|Robin Jeffrey, Tim Laycock|Squidward remembers what Krabs said}}
 
{{APM|d|The Drunken Sailor (b)|Robin Jeffrey, Tim Laycock|Squidward remembers what Krabs said}}
 
{{APM|t|The Tip Top Polka/The Cliff Polka|Chelmsford Folk Band|Squidward depressed as SpongeBob keeps winning}}
 
{{APM|t|The Tip Top Polka/The Cliff Polka|Chelmsford Folk Band|Squidward depressed as SpongeBob keeps winning}}
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{{APM|c|Comic Walk|Sidney Torch|Squidward teases him}}
 
{{APM|c|Comic Walk|Sidney Torch|Squidward teases him}}
 
{{OM||Nicolas Carr|kid kicks Squidward}}
 
{{OM||Nicolas Carr|kid kicks Squidward}}
{{OM|You're Nice|Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield|Squidward operating a construction crane}}
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{{APM|y|You're Nice|Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield|Squidward operating a construction crane}}
 
{{APM|d|Dramatic Impact 5|Ivor Slaney|Squidward destroys a mall being built}}
 
{{APM|d|Dramatic Impact 5|Ivor Slaney|Squidward destroys a mall being built}}
 
{{APM|d|Drama Link (b)|Hubert Clifford|"Squidward, open your eyes!"}}
 
{{APM|d|Drama Link (b)|Hubert Clifford|"Squidward, open your eyes!"}}
{{OM||Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield|vehicle out of control}}
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{{APM|c|Chase Cue 2|Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield|vehicle out of control}}
{{OM|SpongeBob Theme|Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield|ending}}
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{{APM|s|SpongeBob Theme|Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield|ending}}
   
 
===Release===
 
===Release===
*This episode is available on DVD on [[Whale of a Birthday (DVD)|Whale of a Birthday]], [[The Complete 4th Season]], and [[Season 4 Volume 1]].
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*This episode is available on the [[Where's Gary? (DVD)|Where's Gary?]], [[Season 4 Volume 1]], [[The Complete 4th Season|Complete 4th Season]], and [[The First 100 Episodes|First 100 Episodes]] DVDs.
   
 
===Reception===
 
===Reception===
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
{{Trivia
 
{{Trivia
|timedate = Monday and Tuesday
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|timedate = *Monday and Tuesday
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*After "[[Help Wanted]]"
 
|timecards = *Six hours later...}}
 
|timecards = *Six hours later...}}
 
*The idea of the Skill Crane was taken from the educational video game SpongeBob SquarePants Saves the Day.
 
*The idea of the Skill Crane was taken from the educational video game SpongeBob SquarePants Saves the Day.
*The background of the title card is similar to "[[Welcome to the Chum Bucket]]," "[[Enemy In-Law]]," and "[[Plankton's Regular]]".
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*The background of the title card is similar to "[[Welcome to the Chum Bucket]]," "[[Enemy In-Law]]," and "[[Plankton's Regular]]."
*This is the sixth episode where its title card is being animated, the fifth being "[[SpongeBob Meets the Strangler]]."
 
 
*It is shown that Squidward's deed to his house is in the money carton. This means Squidward sold his own house in order to get more money to win.
 
*It is shown that Squidward's deed to his house is in the money carton. This means Squidward sold his own house in order to get more money to win.
 
*This is one of the few episodes where Mr. Krabs is shown paying SpongeBob and Squidward, and given the amount of quarters he gave Squidward, he apparently pays them a standard worker's salary, in contrast to numerous claims of them being underpaid in other episodes.
 
*This is one of the few episodes where Mr. Krabs is shown paying SpongeBob and Squidward, and given the amount of quarters he gave Squidward, he apparently pays them a standard worker's salary, in contrast to numerous claims of them being underpaid in other episodes.
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*'''Running Gag:''' Squidward losing and SpongeBob winning at the skill crane.
*When Mr. Krabs said: "What? My machine has arrived?!" he used my instead of me. He normally would have said: "What? Me machine has arrived?!"
 
*Squidward would have been arrested for ruining bunches of places including the Krusty Krab and Mr. Krabs and the construction workers are angry so Squidward probably got arrested after the show ended.
 
*It's impossible that Squidward has pockets in this episode because Squidward doesn't wear any pants.
 
   
===Cultural References===
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===Cultural references===
 
*Squidward's obsession with the crane and the way the crane kept calling his name is similar to the episode "The Fever" in "{{W|The Twilight Zone}}."
 
*Squidward's obsession with the crane and the way the crane kept calling his name is similar to the episode "The Fever" in "{{W|The Twilight Zone}}."
   
 
===Errors===
 
===Errors===
*It's odd how Squidward played the game using the deed to his house if the machine only accepted quarters.
 
 
*When [[Mr. Krabs]] walks away with [[Squidward]] deed to his house, Mr. Krabs puts it in his pants, but it disappears as he walks.
 
*When [[Mr. Krabs]] walks away with [[Squidward]] deed to his house, Mr. Krabs puts it in his pants, but it disappears as he walks.
*The cash register does not appear at any time in the episode after Mr. Krabs swallows it.
 
 
*The quarters are gold in this episode not silver, in the other episodes they are regular silver.
 
*The quarters are gold in this episode not silver, in the other episodes they are regular silver.
*At first the [[Skill Crane (machine)|Skill Crane]] says: "You Win" and then when [[SpongeBob]] wins the last time it says: "Winner".
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*At first the [[Skill Crane (machine)|Skill Crane]] says: "You Win" and then when SpongeBob wins the last time it says: "Winner."
*There were only three construction workers running with SpongeBob back to the [[Krusty Krab]], but when Squidward was about to leave, there were nine construction workers. Although the shot probably didn't include all of the workers running with SpongeBob.
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*There were only three construction workers running with SpongeBob back to the [[Krusty Krab]], but when Squidward was about to leave, there were nine construction workers. Although, the shot probably didn't include all of the workers running with SpongeBob.
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*When SpongeBob shows Squidward the secret to winning the crane, the machine says "winner" however no prize comes out the machine slot.
 
{{Wikipedia|Skill Crane}}
 
{{Wikipedia|Skill Crane}}

Revision as of 05:18, 13 January 2015

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Characters

Synopsis

At the Krusty Krab, a guy dressed in a suit comes to the door. Mr. Krabs believes him to be a tax collector and panics, until the man shows his business card, which identifies him as an employee of "R.A. PennyPincher Vending Supplies". Mr. Krabs is overjoyed as the delivery men bring the claw vending machine that he ordered into the Krusty Krab. Krabs explains that it will "pay for itself in no time" and insists that SpongeBob and Squidward try it, giving them each a free quarter.

Squidward plays the machine, and almost picks up a stuffed snake and loses. He excitedly exclaims to SpongeBob that he "almost got that on his first try!" Mr. Krabs leaves saying to himself "My work here is done." When SpongeBob tries the machine, Squidward expects him to lose, but SpongeBob effortlessly wins a teddy bear, which he names "Beary." Squidward dismisses this as "beginner's luck," and tries the machine again, but loses. SpongeBob then returns to the machine and wins a friend for Beary. Squidward begins to pull out another quarter, but remembers Mr. Krabs' words "at a quarter a pop this thing pays for itself in no time," and tells himself that he won't fall for the scam. 

File:Skill Crane 095.jpg

Later on, SpongeBob continues to effortlessly win several more stuffed animals from the machine, and Squidward is no longer able to resist his urges. He gets change from Mr. Krabs, and spends all of his money on the machine without winning even once. When Squidward tells Mr. Krabs that he has no more money for him, Mr. Krabs announces that it is pay day and gives Squidward a large sack of coins. Squidward tells Krabs that he will stop playing if he doesn't win with his very next quarter, but ends up playing for six hours, expending his entire salary. As Squidward sits on the floor crying, SpongeBob plays the machine and gets two plush toys with one quarter. He says: "that's not fair" and puts one of them back in using the claw.

When Squidward goes home, he tries to watch TV to get his mind off the machine, but finds himself unable to pick up the remote. He tries to turn on the TV with one of his eyes, but it hurts. Then, he goes to bed, and can't pick up the blanket or glass of water. He soon finds that he can't pick up anything, and goes insane, proclaiming that he absolutely must win the crane. He puts back on his normal clothes, gets his piggy bank and runs to the Krusty Krab. The next morning, SpongeBob finds Squidward with his legs on the floor in front of the crane holding the joystick. Mr. Krabs then empties the machine and finds an enormous amount of Squidward's money, along with the deed to his house. SpongeBob tells Squidward that the secret to winning (close his eyes and be the crane). Squidward does this, and wins a teddy bear with his last quarter. He becomes overjoyed, pronounces his victory over the intercom, and insults a little boy who has just lost at the machine.

At the end of the day, Squidward walks home with SpongeBob, and sees a construction site. He operates the unoccupied crane with his eyes closed and picks up a girder. He ends up destroying the brand new mall and loses control of the vehicle, backing up down a hill as SpongeBob and the construction workers run away. He crashes into the Krusty Krab, destroying it. Squidward then exits the crane and tries to leave, but the furious construction workers surround him. SpongeBob tries to pick up Squidward with the crane, but picks up the stuffed animal that Squidward won instead. SpongeBob says: "I guess I can only pick up toys" as the construction workers prepare to pummel Squidward.

Production

Music

 ) Production music
 ) Original music
 ) SpongeBob music

  Dombummel - Gerhard Trede [title card]
  The Girl I Left Behind Me - Brian Peters ["My machine has arrived?"]
  Ta-Ra C - Sammy Burdson, John Charles Fiddy [Skill Crane revealed]
  ? - Nicolas Carr ["First one's free!"]
  Sailor's Waltz - Heinz Matschurat ["Come on, Squidward, you know you want to."]
  ? [Squidward loses]
  The Tip Top Polka/The Cliff Polka - Chelmsford Folk Band ["My work here is done."]
  Ta-Ra A - Sammy Burdson, John Charles Fiddy [SpongeBob wins]
  Comic Tension (a) - Dick Stephen Walter [claw falls onto a toy]
  Lighting the Fuse (b) - Dick Stephen Walter [claw falls onto a toy]
  Desperate Dilemma - Dick Stephen Walter [Squidward presses "grab" button]
  ? [Squidward loses again]
  Ta-Ra A - Sammy Burdson, John Charles Fiddy [SpongeBob wins again]
  Steel Licks (a) - Jeremy Wakefield ["Oh, I loosened that one up for you!"]
  The Drunken Sailor (b) - Robin Jeffrey, Tim Laycock [Squidward remembers what Krabs said]
  The Tip Top Polka/The Cliff Polka - Chelmsford Folk Band [Squidward depressed as SpongeBob keeps winning]
  Unease - Dick Stephen Walter ["Squid... ward..."]
  The Tip Top Polka/The Cliff Polka - Chelmsford Folk Band ["Need some change?"]
  ? [Squidward loses]
  Towerstreet 17 [#21] - Gerhard Narholz [montage of Squidward losing]
  ? ["You lose!"]
  ? - Jeremy Wakefield [Squidward says he's out of money]
  The Rake Hornpipe - Robert Alexander White [payday]
  Steel Licks - Jeremy Wakefield [Squidward used all his money on the crane]
  Ta-Ra C - Sammy Burdson, John Charles Fiddy [SpongeBob wins]
  Goodbye Rodney - Pete Ross Winslow [Squidward goes home]
  Pua Paoakalani B - Kapono Beamer, Queen Lili'uokalani [Squidward in bed]
  House of Horror - W. Merrick Farran ["I gotta win that crane!"]
  Towerstreet 17 [#4] - Gerhard Narholz [piggy bank sheds tear]
  ? [SpongeBob being the crane]
  Ta-Ra A - Sammy Burdson, John Charles Fiddy [SpongeBob wins]
  Steel Sting - Jeremy Wakefield ["Yes! Yes, I do!"]
  ? [Squidward being the crane]
  Hollywood Fanfare - Larry Hochman [Squidward wins!]
  ? [a little kid loses]
  Comic Walk - Sidney Torch [Squidward teases him]
  ? - Nicolas Carr [kid kicks Squidward]
  You're Nice - Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield [Squidward operating a construction crane]
  Dramatic Impact 5 - Ivor Slaney [Squidward destroys a mall being built]
  Drama Link (b) - Hubert Clifford ["Squidward, open your eyes!"]
  Chase Cue 2 - Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield [vehicle out of control]
  SpongeBob Theme - Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield [ending]

Release

Reception

  • "Skill Crane" was ranked #22 during the Best Day Ever event from November 9–10, 2006.
  • On The Winner Take All Sunday this episode was #8.

Trivia

Template:Trivia

  • The idea of the Skill Crane was taken from the educational video game SpongeBob SquarePants Saves the Day.
  • The background of the title card is similar to "Welcome to the Chum Bucket," "Enemy In-Law," and "Plankton's Regular."
  • It is shown that Squidward's deed to his house is in the money carton. This means Squidward sold his own house in order to get more money to win.
  • This is one of the few episodes where Mr. Krabs is shown paying SpongeBob and Squidward, and given the amount of quarters he gave Squidward, he apparently pays them a standard worker's salary, in contrast to numerous claims of them being underpaid in other episodes.
  • Running Gag: Squidward losing and SpongeBob winning at the skill crane.

Cultural references

  • Squidward's obsession with the crane and the way the crane kept calling his name is similar to the episode "The Fever" in "The Twilight Zone."

Errors

  • When Mr. Krabs walks away with Squidward deed to his house, Mr. Krabs puts it in his pants, but it disappears as he walks.
  • The quarters are gold in this episode not silver, in the other episodes they are regular silver.
  • At first the Skill Crane says: "You Win" and then when SpongeBob wins the last time it says: "Winner."
  • There were only three construction workers running with SpongeBob back to the Krusty Krab, but when Squidward was about to leave, there were nine construction workers. Although, the shot probably didn't include all of the workers running with SpongeBob.
  • When SpongeBob shows Squidward the secret to winning the crane, the machine says "winner" however no prize comes out the machine slot.
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