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{{Episode/126}}
 
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===Characters===
 
===Characters===
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants (character)|SpongeBob SquarePants]]
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*[[SpongeBob SquarePants]]
 
*[[Patrick Star]]
 
*[[Patrick Star]]
 
*[[Eugene H. Krabs]]
 
*[[Eugene H. Krabs]]
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*[[Queen Amphitrite]] {{Debut}}
 
*[[Queen Amphitrite]] {{Debut}}
 
*[[Triton]] {{Debut}}
 
*[[Triton]] {{Debut}}
*[[Monroe Timmy|Timmy]]
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*[[Monroe Timmy]]
*[[Nat Peterson|Nat]]
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*[[Nat Peterson]]
 
*[[Officer Rob Johnson]]
 
*[[Officer Rob Johnson]]
*[[Dennis]]
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*[[Dennis Rechid]]
 
*[[Fred]]
 
*[[Fred]]
 
*[[Shubie]]
 
*[[Shubie]]
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*[[Billy]]
 
*[[Billy]]
 
*[[Monsters from the Party]] {{Debut}}
 
*[[Monsters from the Party]] {{Debut}}
*[[Sadie]]
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*[[Sadie Rechid]]
   
 
==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
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Luckily, Patrick was able to unlock the cage. Triton comes out and offers the two a "ride" after turning the cage into a car, which SpongeBob and Patrick accept. But Triton pulls over when they were halfway there and tells SpongeBob and Patrick he doesn't need them anymore, knocking them out of the car with one whip of his tail. He immediately goes to [[Bikini Bottom]] and destroys it to have revenge on his father for locking him up. Then SpongeBob and Patrick return to Bikini Bottom and see the destruction. They both realize that Triton was locked up for a reason. They sneak into the Krusty Krab using the secret entrance, which led to inside the grill. SpongeBob tells Patrick to be very quiet. [[File:Sneaky.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]
 
Luckily, Patrick was able to unlock the cage. Triton comes out and offers the two a "ride" after turning the cage into a car, which SpongeBob and Patrick accept. But Triton pulls over when they were halfway there and tells SpongeBob and Patrick he doesn't need them anymore, knocking them out of the car with one whip of his tail. He immediately goes to [[Bikini Bottom]] and destroys it to have revenge on his father for locking him up. Then SpongeBob and Patrick return to Bikini Bottom and see the destruction. They both realize that Triton was locked up for a reason. They sneak into the Krusty Krab using the secret entrance, which led to inside the grill. SpongeBob tells Patrick to be very quiet. [[File:Sneaky.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]
   
Patrick agrees, but misfortunely throws the top of the grill backwards making a loud clashing noise. The two peek from behind the cashier window and see that Triton has locked up Neptune and all the party goers in a cage. Neptune apologizes to Triton and begs him to release everybody else and take him instead, but he ignores him. Then SpongeBob and Patrick unlock the cage staying hidden in the grill. Triton, in great dismay, says to his father that he was only kidding and tries to run... er... swim away. But an angry Neptune catches him by appearing in front of him. Triton tries to tell him that he didn't mean to lock him in a cage, but his father thought he has gone too far.
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Patrick agrees, but unfortunately throws the top of the grill backwards, making a loud clashing noise. The two peek from behind the cashier window and see that Triton has locked up Neptune and all the party goers in a cage. Neptune apologizes to Triton and begs him to release everybody else and take him instead, but he ignores him. Then SpongeBob and Patrick unlock the cage staying hidden in the grill. Triton, in great dismay, says to his father that he was only kidding and tries to run... er... swim away. But an angry Neptune catches him by appearing in front of him. Triton tries to tell him that he didn't mean to lock him in a cage, but his father thought he has gone too far.
   
Neptune then saw what Triton did to Bikini Bottom and angrily asks him if he was responsible for it. Triton begs Neptune not to send him back to the cage. But Neptune, instead of punishing him, says that he just gave him the best 5,000th birthday present he has ever received. Triton learned to use his powers at long last, and that was what Neptune wanted all along. Both father and son hugged with everyone cheering for them. Then, with Amphitrite, they return home. As they leave, Neptune says this was all because of SpongeBob. But everybody hears what he said and begin to hate SpongeBob. The episode ends with SpongeBob and Patrick running for their lives as the citizens of Bikini Bottom form a mob and chase them.
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Neptune then saw what Triton did to Bikini Bottom and angrily asks him if he was responsible for it. Triton begs Neptune not to send him back to the cage. But Neptune, instead of punishing him, says that he just gave him the best 5,000th birthday present he has ever received. Triton learned to use his powers at long last, and that was what Neptune wanted all along. Both father and son hugged with everyone cheering for them. Then, with Amphitrite, they return home. As they leave, Neptune says this was all because of SpongeBob. But everybody hears what he said and begins to hate SpongeBob. The episode ends with SpongeBob and Patrick running for their lives as the citizens of Bikini Bottom form a mob and chase them.
   
 
==Production==
 
==Production==
 
 
===Music===
 
===Music===
 
{{MLegend}}
 
{{MLegend}}
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{{APM|d|Drama Link (d)|Hubert Clifford|SpongeBob screams}}
 
{{APM|d|Drama Link (d)|Hubert Clifford|SpongeBob screams}}
 
{{APM|n|No Questions Asked|Gregor F. Narholz|"That lock was forged by the gods!"}}
 
{{APM|n|No Questions Asked|Gregor F. Narholz|"That lock was forged by the gods!"}}
{{APM|t|Tympup B|Sammy Burdson, John Charles Fiddy|"Wait a minute!"}}
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{{OM|Nude Sting|Nicolas Carr|"Wait a minute!"}}
{{OM|Hawaiian Sting|Nicolas Carr|"Wait a minute!"}}
 
 
{{OM|Gator|Steve Belfer|SpongeBob calls Patrick}}
 
{{OM|Gator|Steve Belfer|SpongeBob calls Patrick}}
 
{{APM|f|Floating in the Ether|Paul Arnold, Andrew James Barnabas|Patrick dropped off at the island}}
 
{{APM|f|Floating in the Ether|Paul Arnold, Andrew James Barnabas|Patrick dropped off at the island}}
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{{APM|w|World of Fantasy|Gregor F. Narholz|Triton turns the cage into a car}}
 
{{APM|w|World of Fantasy|Gregor F. Narholz|Triton turns the cage into a car}}
 
{{OM|Monster Wave|Nicolas Carr, Fabian Fernandez, James King|Triton driving}}
 
{{OM|Monster Wave|Nicolas Carr, Fabian Fernandez, James King|Triton driving}}
{{APM|s|Sailor's Sting 6|Nicolas Carr, Robert Alexander White|back at the Krusty Krab}}
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{{OM|Nautical Hijinx|Nicolas Carr, Barry Anthony|back at the Krusty Krab}}
 
{{OM|Monster Wave|Nicolas Carr, Fabian Fernandez, James King|Triton crashes through the wall}}
 
{{OM|Monster Wave|Nicolas Carr, Fabian Fernandez, James King|Triton crashes through the wall}}
 
{{APM|t|Tower of Evil|Jane Antonia Cornish|Triton locks everyone in a cage}}
 
{{APM|t|Tower of Evil|Jane Antonia Cornish|Triton locks everyone in a cage}}
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{{APM|d|Drama Link (f)|Hubert Clifford|"He's unstoppable."}}
 
{{APM|d|Drama Link (f)|Hubert Clifford|"He's unstoppable."}}
 
{{APM|s|Secret Service|Syd Dale|"Make ready the disguise!"}}
 
{{APM|s|Secret Service|Syd Dale|"Make ready the disguise!"}}
{{APM|z|Zelle 504|Gerhard Trede|SpongeBob and Patrick inside the grill}}
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{{OM|Mission Improbable|Nicolas Carr, Barry Anthony|SpongeBob and Patrick inside the grill}}
 
{{APM||||Patrick unlocks the cage}}
 
{{APM||||Patrick unlocks the cage}}
 
{{APM|v|Vault of Secrets|Jane Antonia Cornish|"No, please, I never meant to!"}}
 
{{APM|v|Vault of Secrets|Jane Antonia Cornish|"No, please, I never meant to!"}}
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===Release===
 
===Release===
*This episode is available on the [[Triton's Revenge]], [[Season 6 Volume 2]] and [[The Complete Sixth Season|Complete Sixth Season]] DVDs. DVDs.
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*This episode is available on the [[Triton's Revenge]], [[Season 6 Volume 2]] and [[The Complete Sixth Season|Complete Sixth Season]] DVDs.
   
 
===Reception===
 
===Reception===
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The premiere of "The Clash of Triton" drew 2.8 million kids 2-11, 2.0 million kids 6-11, 1.5 million teens 9-14 and 5.2 million total viewers age 2+ for Nickelodeon.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Clash_of_Triton#cite_note-30</ref> SpongeBob.com had its most trafficked week in 2010 with 1.4 million unique visitors, 15.1 million page views, and 5.7 million total game sessions. Additionally, the new Nick Game of the Week based on the special generated 1.2 million game sessions.<ref>http://www.toonzone.net/2010/07/spongebob-and-the-clash-of-triton-scores-5-2-million-viewers/#.UYOPH6L-G5I</ref><ref>http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/07/08/spongebob-the-clash-of-the-triton-lands-5-2-million-total-viewers/56463/</ref>
Many fans complained about this episode because Victoria Beckham only had a few lines, SpongeBob didn't do anything heroic except free Neptune, Mindy wasn't in this episode or referred to, Triton wasn't locked up for doing bad things and the "clash" it was built around had no battle whatsoever.
 
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"The Clash of Triton" received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Steve Earhart called the episode "a hilarious special that runs perfect with the six other quirky and crazy-funny episode."<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Clash_of_Triton#cite_note-33</ref> Shannon Gosney of The Mommy-Files said that "you'll love this special[...]"<ref>http://www.themommy-files.com/2010/07/spongebob-squarepants-tritons-revenge-dvd-review/</ref> Nancy Basile of the About.com said "it was funny enough and endearing enough to make it well worth watching."<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Clash_of_Triton#cite_note-35</ref> Ken Tucker of the {{W|Entertainment Weekly}} said "The values of SpongeBob remain intact. The script’s rapid-fire gags, the show's wildly bright color palette, and the series' resolute avoidance of heavy-handed messages combine to give Stephen Hillenburg's SpongeBob its adventurous energy." He added "[SpongeBob] SquarePants just doesn't seem to get old, does it?"<ref>http://www.ew.com/article/2010/07/06/spongebob-squarepants-clash-of-triton</ref>
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Maxie Zeus of Toon Zone said "the plot isn't even well structured, being slack and inefficient about getting from one situation to the next." He added "the whole special is like this: plot points clumsily rolled out to 'motivate' other plot points, which are themselves there only to motivate yet more plot points. But somehow, while they were distracted by all this wheezing machinery, they forgot to put any actual humor in."<ref>http://www.toonzone.net/2010/07/the-clash-of-triton-release-the-kraken-already/</ref> Paul Mavis of DVD Talk said "'The Clash of Triton' spends way too much time on exposition, setting up the short's premise, while skimping on what should have been a priority: the jokes."<ref>http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/46452/spongebob-squarepants-season-six-volume-2/</ref>
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
{{Trivia
 
{{Trivia
 
|timedate = *After "[[Help Wanted]]"
 
|timedate = *After "[[Help Wanted]]"
*7:00 pm (King Neptune's Birthday Party)}}
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*7:00 P.M. (King Neptune's Birthday Party)}}
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*This is the final episode of [[List of season 6 episodes|Season 6]].
 
*In Serbia, Mermaid Man's name is Triton, so this episode sparked some confusion.
 
*In Serbia, Mermaid Man's name is Triton, so this episode sparked some confusion.
 
*In this episode, the merfolk have four fingers on each hand but in the other episodes and in the movie, they are drawn with five fingers on each hand like all of the other humans on the show. 
 
*In this episode, the merfolk have four fingers on each hand but in the other episodes and in the movie, they are drawn with five fingers on each hand like all of the other humans on the show. 
 
*It is unknown why Neptune put Triton on the list if he didn't want Triton to be mentioned.
 
*It is unknown why Neptune put Triton on the list if he didn't want Triton to be mentioned.
*In [[the SpongeBob SquarePants Movie|the movie]], [[Mindy]] is [[King Neptune]]'s daughter but she is not seen or referred to in this episode. [[Triton]] is stated to be Neptune's only child in this episode. This could possibly be explained by Squidward's quote in "[[Krusty Towers]]," ''King Neptune XIV would be nice.'' as they may be different heirs of King Neptune. Amphitrite also doesn't appear in the movie nor was she referred to in any way. There is also the fact that Neptune looked completely different in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. However, since the movie takes place after the entire series, Mindy could've been born sometime after this episode and Amphitrite might have died between the events of the show and movie. This might be explained at some future point in the series.
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*In [[The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie|the movie]], [[Princess Mindy]] is [[King Neptune]]'s daughter but she is not seen or referred to in this episode. [[Triton]] is stated to be Neptune's only child in this episode. This could possibly be explained by Squidward's quote in "[[Krusty Towers]]," ''Neptune the Fourteenth would be nice.'' as they may be different heirs of King Neptune. Amphitrite also doesn't appear in the movie nor was she referred to in any way. There is also the fact that Neptune looked completely different in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. However, since the movie takes place after the entire series, Mindy could've been born sometime after this episode and Amphitrite might have died between the events of the show and movie.
*One of the advisers from the party becomes a ghost in "[[Séance Shméance]]."
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*One of the monsters from the party are seen as a ghost in "[[Séance Shméance]]."
 
*This episode was on Comcast's on demand service before it even aired on TV.
 
*This episode was on Comcast's on demand service before it even aired on TV.
 
*Since this aired on July 5, 2010, July 5 is probably his birthday, unless this took place on another time.
 
*Since this aired on July 5, 2010, July 5 is probably his birthday, unless this took place on another time.
**King Neptune now is 5,004.
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**King Neptune now is 5,005.
 
*This is the third time a secret entrance to The Krusty Krab was seen. The first two were "[[Wormy]]" and "[[Born to Be Wild]]."
 
*This is the third time a secret entrance to The Krusty Krab was seen. The first two were "[[Wormy]]" and "[[Born to Be Wild]]."
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[[File:NeptuneParty.jpg|thumb|right|260px|Original title card.]]
*This episode was originally put to be called "Neptune's Party," and a title card for "Neptune's Party" was even made before they decided to change it to "The Clash of Triton." The title card can still be seen on the German (Title is not made of frosting), Romanian and Lithuanian title card.
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*This episode was originally called "Neptune's Party," and a title card for "Neptune's Party" was even made before they decided to change it to "The Clash of Triton." The title card can still be seen on the French, German (Title is not made of frosting), Romanian and Lithuanian title card.
*[[Frankie "Billy"|Frankie]] can be seen in a business suit, similar to that in "[[Sand Castles in the Sand]]." He seemed to have a girl voice in this episode when he was cheering for Neptune & Triton.
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*[[Frankie Billy]] can be seen in a business suit, similar to that in "[[Sand Castles in the Sand]]." He seemed to have a girl voice in this episode when he was cheering for Neptune and Triton.
*This is the second episode who's title was later renamed but the title card still labels it's former title. The first instance was in "[[Shanghaied]]."
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*This is the second episode whose title was later renamed but the title card still labels its former title. The first instance was in "[[Shanghaied]]."
*In "[[SpongeHenge]]," [[Shubie]] doesn't believe in [[King Neptune]], but in this episode she does and is quite fascinated.
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*In "[[SpongeHenge]]," [[Shubie]] doesn't believe in [[King Neptune]], but in this episode, she does and is quite fascinated.
 
*'''Running Gag''': Whenever Mr. Krabs disappoints [[Queen Amphitrite]], she zaps him.
 
*'''Running Gag''': Whenever Mr. Krabs disappoints [[Queen Amphitrite]], she zaps him.
 
*When [[Triton]] locks up [[King Neptune]], he is taller than him.
 
*When [[Triton]] locks up [[King Neptune]], he is taller than him.
*[[Squidward Tentacles|Squidward]] has always been obsessed and fascinated by King Neptune, but in this episode he's not.
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*[[Squidward Tentacles|Squidward]] has always been obsessed and fascinated by King Neptune, but in this episode, he's not.
 
*Atlantis from "[[Neptune's Spatula]]" is once again seen.
 
*Atlantis from "[[Neptune's Spatula]]" is once again seen.
 
*The flashback shown by King Neptune is likely to nearly take place before the series. Although a baseball game can be seen during the flashback, so this is possibly not a true fact.
 
*The flashback shown by King Neptune is likely to nearly take place before the series. Although a baseball game can be seen during the flashback, so this is possibly not a true fact.
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*Queen Amphitrite seems to show a dislike to [[Eugene H. Krabs|Mr. Krabs]], because Krabs insults her.
 
*Queen Amphitrite seems to show a dislike to [[Eugene H. Krabs|Mr. Krabs]], because Krabs insults her.
 
*The Island in the Sky might be a reference to the Island of Skye in Scotland.
 
*The Island in the Sky might be a reference to the Island of Skye in Scotland.
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**It could also be a reference to Angel Island (originally referred to as the Floating Island) from the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series.
*When [[Patrick Star|Patrick]] receives the phone call from [[SpongeBob SquarePants (character)|SpongeBob]], he was holding a potato chip, but when he used his finger to turn off the phone, he is no longer holding it.
 
*On the commercial it was called "SpongeBob and The Clash of Triton" but "The Clash of Triton" when it aired.
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*On the commercial, it was called "SpongeBob and The Clash of Triton" but "The Clash of Triton" when it aired.
*This episode has four alternate titles. Neptune's Party, Triton's Revenge, Clash of Triton, and SpongeBob and The Clash of Triton.
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*This episode has four alternate titles. "Neptune's Party," "Triton's Revenge," "Clash of Triton," and "SpongeBob and The Clash of Triton."
*There is a marathon for this episode called "Clash of The Triton." The episodes airing were: "[[Neptune's Party]]," "[[Gramma's Secret Recipe]]," "[[The Cent of Money]]," "[[That Sinking Feeling]]," and "[[Karate Star]]."
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*There was a marathon for this episode called "Clash of the Triton." The episodes airing were: "[[Neptune's Party]]," "[[Gramma's Secret Recipe]]," "[[The Cent of Money]]," "[[That Sinking Feeling]]," and "[[Karate Star]]."
*There is no empty seat (reserved for Triton) before & after SpongeBob spots it.
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*There is no empty seat (reserved for Triton) before and after SpongeBob spots it.
 
*The Clash of Triton is the first special that King Neptune was in, apart from ''[[The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie]]''.
 
*The Clash of Triton is the first special that King Neptune was in, apart from ''[[The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie]]''.
*There are two shorts for this episode: "[[SpongeGod]]" & "[[The Story of King Neptune]]."
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*There are two shorts for this episode: "[[SpongeGod]]" and "[[The Story of King Neptune]]."
*When [[Triton]] is in the cage he is much smaller than [[SpongeBob]] but when he gets out he is much bigger.
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*When [[Triton]] is in the cage, he is much smaller than [[SpongeBob]] but when he gets out, he is much bigger.
 
*Tina was seen being hit by a tire even though Triton's car tires are all intact after he crashes into the Krusty Krab.
 
*Tina was seen being hit by a tire even though Triton's car tires are all intact after he crashes into the Krusty Krab.
 
*This is [[King Neptune]]'s third appearance in the series, not counting ''The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie''.
 
*This is [[King Neptune]]'s third appearance in the series, not counting ''The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie''.
*This is one of the episodes that aired far away from a season that in the same season to be counted in that season but in a different year, such as "Gary Takes a Bath" & "Goo Goo Gas."
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*This is one of the episodes that aired far away from a season that in the same season to be counted in that season but in a different year, such as "Gary Takes a Bath" and "Goo Goo Gas."
 
*This is the only Season 6 episode to be aired in 2010, however it aired far away from that season, because it aired in the middle of Season 7 but still counts as a Season 6 episode, because Season 7 starts in 2009 through 2011; In the middle, Season 7 has 2010 episodes; The DVD for this episode contains Season 6 episodes; so it lets to finish Season 7.
 
*This is the only Season 6 episode to be aired in 2010, however it aired far away from that season, because it aired in the middle of Season 7 but still counts as a Season 6 episode, because Season 7 starts in 2009 through 2011; In the middle, Season 7 has 2010 episodes; The DVD for this episode contains Season 6 episodes; so it lets to finish Season 7.
 
*[[Fred]] was the baseball coach when [[Triton]] was watching.
 
*[[Fred]] was the baseball coach when [[Triton]] was watching.
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*The "grandma" from "[[Blackened Sponge]]" appears again in the audience.
 
*The "grandma" from "[[Blackened Sponge]]" appears again in the audience.
 
*Neptune could have been amazed by Triton using his powers to lock Neptune.
 
*Neptune could have been amazed by Triton using his powers to lock Neptune.
*This is the third time an indication to an odor to SpongeBob's feet. When he use using his bare foot to pick the phone up, before Mr. Krabs took the phone, he appeared to have been smelling SpongeBob's foot.
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*This is the third time an indication to an odor to SpongeBob's feet. When he used his bare foot to pick the phone up, before Mr. Krabs took the phone, he appeared to have been smelling SpongeBob's foot.
 
*In Clash of Triton Online Game, Triton turned Sandy, Squidward, Patrick and Mr. Krabs into mythological creatures (he probably knew about mythological creatures because his father taught him about them, and even when he was rebellious, he memorized them because his father made him).
 
*In Clash of Triton Online Game, Triton turned Sandy, Squidward, Patrick and Mr. Krabs into mythological creatures (he probably knew about mythological creatures because his father taught him about them, and even when he was rebellious, he memorized them because his father made him).
 
*This episode first aired in Serbia before USA and it was called "Нептунов Рођендан" ("Neptune's Birthday") and had the title card of Neptune's Party but when it aired in the USA the title card was changed to The Clash of Triton title card and it was named "Сукоб око Тритона" ("The Fight Over Triton").
 
*This episode first aired in Serbia before USA and it was called "Нептунов Рођендан" ("Neptune's Birthday") and had the title card of Neptune's Party but when it aired in the USA the title card was changed to The Clash of Triton title card and it was named "Сукоб око Тритона" ("The Fight Over Triton").
 
*In Greek mythology, Neptune's counterpart was Poseidon and Amphitrite is his consort. Triton was his son.
 
*In Greek mythology, Neptune's counterpart was Poseidon and Amphitrite is his consort. Triton was his son.
*In Southeast Asia, this episode was premiered on [[Timeline:December 25|December 25]], [[Timeline:2010|2010]] which is Christmas day.
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*In Southeast Asia, this episode was premiered on [[Timeline:December 25|December 25]], [[Timeline:2010|2010]] which is also Christmas Day.
 
*Triton probably didn't release his mother and the others and take Neptune instead because:
 
*Triton probably didn't release his mother and the others and take Neptune instead because:
 
#He knew they would try to defeat him (mostly his mother).
 
#He knew they would try to defeat him (mostly his mother).
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#He just didn't seem to care about his family or anyone else.
 
#He just didn't seem to care about his family or anyone else.
 
*This is the first and last episode where the directing team of Casey Alexander and Zeus Cervas were paired with solo-director Aaron Springer. 
 
*This is the first and last episode where the directing team of Casey Alexander and Zeus Cervas were paired with solo-director Aaron Springer. 
*In this episode, there is a reference to ''[[The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie]]''. This is when Patrick mentions a [[Triple Gooberberry Sunrise]], which was eaten in the movie.
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*In this episode, there is a reference to ''The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie''. This is when Patrick mentions a [[Triple Gooberberry Sunrise]], which was eaten by him in the movie.
 
*This episode was aired alongside various specials from this cartoon & The Fairly OddParents leading up to Nickelodeon's original special ''100 Things to Do Before High School.''
 
*This episode was aired alongside various specials from this cartoon & The Fairly OddParents leading up to Nickelodeon's original special ''100 Things to Do Before High School.''
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===Cultural references===
 
===Cultural references===
 
*This episode was a parody of Clash of Titans.
 
*This episode was a parody of Clash of Titans.
*This episode is similar to the Rocko's Modern Life episode, "[http://rockosmodernlife.wikia.com/wiki/I_Have_No_Son%7CI Have No Son]". In that episode, Rocko & Filburt are sent to find the Bighead's son, Ralph who they disowned because he's a cartoonist and try to get him there for their anniversary banquet. In this one, SpongeBob must reunite Neptune and Amphitrite with their son, Triton who they disowned because he made cures for mortal diseases in time for Neptune's birthday.
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*This episode is similar to the Rocko's Modern Life episode, "[http://rockosmodernlife.wikia.com/wiki/I_Have_No_Son%7CI Have No Son]." In that episode, Rocko & Filburt are sent to find the Bighead's son, Ralph who they disowned because he's a cartoonist and try to get him there for their anniversary banquet. In this one, SpongeBob must reunite Neptune and Amphitrite with their son, Triton who they disowned because he made cures for mortal diseases in time for Neptune's birthday.
   
 
===Errors===
 
===Errors===
 
*There were two scenes where the outline of Triton's eyebrows flickered bright orange for nearly a second. The first time was when he said, "Gosh!" The second time was when he said, "...but up in here..."
 
*There were two scenes where the outline of Triton's eyebrows flickered bright orange for nearly a second. The first time was when he said, "Gosh!" The second time was when he said, "...but up in here..."
*On this episode, Neptune acts as if he doesn't know SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs, and Patrick. Even though he met them in a previous episode.
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*On this episode, Neptune acts as if he doesn't know SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs, and Patrick even though he met them in a previous episode.
 
*Neptune said that it has been thousands of years passed since Triton asked how to play baseball (or in his case, the ball and stick game). However, baseball didn't exist that long ago, and the players were wearing modern day clothes rather than old fashioned ones. Apparently, Atlantis is a rapidly growing modernized society.
 
*Neptune said that it has been thousands of years passed since Triton asked how to play baseball (or in his case, the ball and stick game). However, baseball didn't exist that long ago, and the players were wearing modern day clothes rather than old fashioned ones. Apparently, Atlantis is a rapidly growing modernized society.
 
*When Amphitrite was about to close the door of the carriage after Neptune and Triton reunited, the sea horse on her belt vanished.
 
*When Amphitrite was about to close the door of the carriage after Neptune and Triton reunited, the sea horse on her belt vanished.
 
*As Triton opens the cage door, two pearls on his bracelet were the same color of his skin.
 
*As Triton opens the cage door, two pearls on his bracelet were the same color of his skin.
*When SpongeBob and Patrick approached the Krusty Krab and SpongeBob pointed at the mail, neither Triton or anyone else was seen inside.
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*When SpongeBob and Patrick approached the Krusty Krab and SpongeBob pointed at the mail, neither Triton nor anyone else was seen inside.
 
*When Triton was waving his hand to wave away SpongeBob's breath, it was a darker green than his skin for about a second.
 
*When Triton was waving his hand to wave away SpongeBob's breath, it was a darker green than his skin for about a second.
 
*In the third commercial of this episode, after SpongeBob says "Okay, Patrick, that's enough, thank you," the lights are turned off and Patrick says "What?" In the episode, he doesn't do this.
 
*In the third commercial of this episode, after SpongeBob says "Okay, Patrick, that's enough, thank you," the lights are turned off and Patrick says "What?" In the episode, he doesn't do this.
 
*When [[Patrick Star|Patrick]] receives the phone call from [[SpongeBob SquarePants (character)|SpongeBob]], he was holding a potato chip, but when he used his finger to turn off the phone, he is no longer holding it.
 
*The audience wasn't in front of the Krusty Krab when Triton drives in.
 
*The audience wasn't in front of the Krusty Krab when Triton drives in.
 
*Sadie had a higher voice that sounds similar to SpongeBob & the cop had a Harold voice.
 
*Sadie had a higher voice that sounds similar to SpongeBob & the cop had a Harold voice.
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Characters

Synopsis

On King Neptune's 5,000th birthday, his wife Queen Amphitrite calls the Krusty Krab and sets reservations to celebrate King Neptune's birthday there. Mr. Krabs sets up a crowd of watchers for some extra money after Shubie wanted to watch the royal family eat through the window, and SpongeBob cooks 5,000 Krabby Patties for King Neptune just as he arrives.

However, King Neptune is overly depressed about his son, Triton, when SpongeBob mentions him. Neptune shows everyone a movie that he made about his sad separation with Triton, locking him in a cage in the Island in the Sky until he learns to become a proper god like his father. To ease King Neptune's pain, SpongeBob plans to go to the Island in the Sky and release Triton from his shrunken cage (according to Neptune, the cage only shrinks 7%). Unfortunately, the lock on the cage was impossible for SpongeBob to undo. So, he then asks Patrick, his best friend, to unlock it.

Luckily, Patrick was able to unlock the cage. Triton comes out and offers the two a "ride" after turning the cage into a car, which SpongeBob and Patrick accept. But Triton pulls over when they were halfway there and tells SpongeBob and Patrick he doesn't need them anymore, knocking them out of the car with one whip of his tail. He immediately goes to Bikini Bottom and destroys it to have revenge on his father for locking him up. Then SpongeBob and Patrick return to Bikini Bottom and see the destruction. They both realize that Triton was locked up for a reason. They sneak into the Krusty Krab using the secret entrance, which led to inside the grill. SpongeBob tells Patrick to be very quiet.

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Patrick agrees, but unfortunately throws the top of the grill backwards, making a loud clashing noise. The two peek from behind the cashier window and see that Triton has locked up Neptune and all the party goers in a cage. Neptune apologizes to Triton and begs him to release everybody else and take him instead, but he ignores him. Then SpongeBob and Patrick unlock the cage staying hidden in the grill. Triton, in great dismay, says to his father that he was only kidding and tries to run... er... swim away. But an angry Neptune catches him by appearing in front of him. Triton tries to tell him that he didn't mean to lock him in a cage, but his father thought he has gone too far.

Neptune then saw what Triton did to Bikini Bottom and angrily asks him if he was responsible for it. Triton begs Neptune not to send him back to the cage. But Neptune, instead of punishing him, says that he just gave him the best 5,000th birthday present he has ever received. Triton learned to use his powers at long last, and that was what Neptune wanted all along. Both father and son hugged with everyone cheering for them. Then, with Amphitrite, they return home. As they leave, Neptune says this was all because of SpongeBob. But everybody hears what he said and begins to hate SpongeBob. The episode ends with SpongeBob and Patrick running for their lives as the citizens of Bikini Bottom form a mob and chase them.

Production

Music

 ) Production music
 ) Original music
 ) SpongeBob music

  Tagliatelle - Francois Proust [title card]
  Lap Steel - Nicolas Carr [Hawaiian sting]
  Vault of Secrets - Jane Antonia Cornish [opening]
  Classic Soap 14 - Dieter Reith [Neptune watching TV]
  Santa Lucia (a) - Janos Lehar ["Oh, my darling Amphitrite, it is not my age that troubles me so."]
  Sailor's Sting 1 - Michael Bolger, Nicolas Carr [at the Krusty Krab]
  ? [Krabs zapped]
  The Adventurers - Paddy Kingsland ["Oil up your spatula, boy!"]
  Lap Steel - Nicolas Carr [Patrick turns off flashlight]
  Sailor's Sting 4 - Michael Bolger, Nicolas Carr [Krusty Krab decorated for Neptune's 5000th birthday]
  Steel Link (b) - Jeremy Wakefield [Krabs babbling]
  Big Show Theme - Robert Sharples [Krabs rolls out the red carpet]
  It's Showtime - Harry Bluestone, Emil Cadkin ["Wait a minute, King Neptune is coming here?"]
  Vibe Q Sting - Nicolas Carr ["Why in Neptune's name would I let you..."]
  ? - Michael Bolger, Nicolas Carr [Krabs charging money to see Neptune eat]
  Gates of Troy - David Farnon [Neptune arrives]
  ? - Michael Bolger, Nicolas Carr [birthday party]
  Cartoon Sting 1 - Gerhard Narholz ["Is there a Triton here?"]
  Santa Lucia (a) - Janos Lehar [Neptune cries]
  Circus Maximus - Jean-Pierre Fouquey [film starts]
  Plankton's Ballpark Organ - Nicolas Carr [Triton watching a baseball game]
  Circus Maximus - Jean-Pierre Fouquey ["Take hold of your trident and practice your smiting."]
  Charge - Will Schaefer [Neptune zaps a field light]
  Mount Olympus - Paddy Kingsland ["What was happening to my own flesh and blood?"]
  Vault of Secrets - Jane Antonia Cornish ["How many times do I have to tell you? We are gods!"]
  ? [dance music]
  Vault of Secrets - Jane Antonia Cornish ["The island in the sky."]
  Cinnecitta Nostalgia - Marc Durst ["No! The one on the other side of the river."]
  Vault of Secrets - Jane Antonia Cornish [Neptune locks Triton in a cage]
  Mount Olympus - Paddy Kingsland [film ends]
  Solo Steel 4 - Jeremy Wakefield [everyone asleep]
  Vibe Sting - Nicolas Carr [Krabs wakes up]
  Sailor's Sting 4 - Michael Bolger, Nicolas Carr ["Who's ready for a piping hot Krabby Patty?"]
  Pua Paoakalani B - Kapono Beamer, Queen Lili'uokalani [Neptune lost his appetite]
  Steel Sting (c) - Jeremy Wakefield ["This is a ripoff!"]
  King of the Giants C - John Fox, Otto Sieben ["Why have you not obeyed me, mortal?"]
  Steel Licks (b) - Jeremy Wakefield [Krabs zapped again]
  Melodrama - Harry Bluestone, Emil Cadkin ["Oh, no! This is all my fault!"]
  Harp Ding - Nicolas Carr [SpongeBob gets an idea]
  Hawaiian Trax - Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield ["I'll fix all this by reuniting Neptune with his son!"]
  Floating in the Ether - Paul Arnold, Andrew James Barnabas [SpongeBob dropped off at the island]
  The Drunken Sailor - Michael Bolger [Neptune still crying]
  ? - Michael Bolger, Nicolas Carr ["Squidward, you're a man of culture."]
  It's Showtime - Harry Bluestone, Emil Cadkin ["Hold on to your hats and glasses, people!"]
  ? - Nicolas Carr, Barry Anthony [Squidward playing clarinet]
  Solo Steel - Jeremy Wakefield [SpongeBob sleeping]
  Vibe Q Sting - Nicolas Carr [SpongeBob looks up]
  Hiding Place - Marc Andre Dall'Anese [SpongeBob finds Triton]
  No Questions Asked B - Gregor F. Narholz ["It just doesn't make any sense."]
  Steel Licks (a) - Jeremy Wakefield [SpongeBob trying to undo the lock]
  Heavy Fight - Gerhard Trede [SpongeBob trying to undo the lock]
  Drama Link (d) - Hubert Clifford [SpongeBob screams]
  No Questions Asked - Gregor F. Narholz ["That lock was forged by the gods!"]
  Nude Sting - Nicolas Carr ["Wait a minute!"]
  Gator - Steve Belfer [SpongeBob calls Patrick]
  Floating in the Ether - Paul Arnold, Andrew James Barnabas [Patrick dropped off at the island]
  Seaweed - Steve Belfer [Patrick unlocks the cage]
  Steel Sting (f) - Jeremy Wakefield ["I just peel the stickers off the squares, put them where they're supposed to go."]
  Tower of Evil - Jane Antonia Cornish [Triton escapes]
  World of Fantasy - Gregor F. Narholz [Triton turns the cage into a car]
  Monster Wave - Nicolas Carr, Fabian Fernandez, James King [Triton driving]
  Nautical Hijinx - Nicolas Carr, Barry Anthony [back at the Krusty Krab]
  Monster Wave - Nicolas Carr, Fabian Fernandez, James King [Triton crashes through the wall]
  Tower of Evil - Jane Antonia Cornish [Triton locks everyone in a cage]
  The Great White - Gregor F. Narholz [town destroyed]
  Command Post 2 - Harry Bluestone, Emil Cadkin ["The Krusty Krab!"]
  Creepy Sting 6 - ? [secret entrance]
  Fates - Gregor F. Narholz ["Please! I'll be ruined!"]
  The Oracle - David Farnon ["Son, hear my words."]
  Drama Link (f) - Hubert Clifford ["He's unstoppable."]
  Secret Service - Syd Dale ["Make ready the disguise!"]
  Mission Improbable - Nicolas Carr, Barry Anthony [SpongeBob and Patrick inside the grill]
  ? [Patrick unlocks the cage]
  Vault of Secrets - Jane Antonia Cornish ["No, please, I never meant to!"]
  No Questions Asked (Web/HD Only) - Gregor F. Narholz ["Son, I have tried all my life to be gentle, but this time you have..."]
  Vibe Sting - Nicolas Carr [Neptune stops]
  Dramatic Impact 6 - Ivor Slaney [Neptune sees the destroyed town]
  Fancytale - Gregor F. Narholz [Neptune's proud of Triton]
  Drama Sting - Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield [citizens angry at SpongeBob]
  SpongeBob Theme - Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield [ending]

Release

Reception

The premiere of "The Clash of Triton" drew 2.8 million kids 2-11, 2.0 million kids 6-11, 1.5 million teens 9-14 and 5.2 million total viewers age 2+ for Nickelodeon.[1] SpongeBob.com had its most trafficked week in 2010 with 1.4 million unique visitors, 15.1 million page views, and 5.7 million total game sessions. Additionally, the new Nick Game of the Week based on the special generated 1.2 million game sessions.[2][3]

"The Clash of Triton" received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Steve Earhart called the episode "a hilarious special that runs perfect with the six other quirky and crazy-funny episode."[4] Shannon Gosney of The Mommy-Files said that "you'll love this special[...]"[5] Nancy Basile of the About.com said "it was funny enough and endearing enough to make it well worth watching."[6] Ken Tucker of the Entertainment Weekly said "The values of SpongeBob remain intact. The script’s rapid-fire gags, the show's wildly bright color palette, and the series' resolute avoidance of heavy-handed messages combine to give Stephen Hillenburg's SpongeBob its adventurous energy." He added "[SpongeBob] SquarePants just doesn't seem to get old, does it?"[7]

Maxie Zeus of Toon Zone said "the plot isn't even well structured, being slack and inefficient about getting from one situation to the next." He added "the whole special is like this: plot points clumsily rolled out to 'motivate' other plot points, which are themselves there only to motivate yet more plot points. But somehow, while they were distracted by all this wheezing machinery, they forgot to put any actual humor in."[8] Paul Mavis of DVD Talk said "'The Clash of Triton' spends way too much time on exposition, setting up the short's premise, while skimping on what should have been a priority: the jokes."[9]

Trivia

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  • This is the final episode of Season 6.
  • In Serbia, Mermaid Man's name is Triton, so this episode sparked some confusion.
  • In this episode, the merfolk have four fingers on each hand but in the other episodes and in the movie, they are drawn with five fingers on each hand like all of the other humans on the show. 
  • It is unknown why Neptune put Triton on the list if he didn't want Triton to be mentioned.
  • In the movie, Princess Mindy is King Neptune's daughter but she is not seen or referred to in this episode. Triton is stated to be Neptune's only child in this episode. This could possibly be explained by Squidward's quote in "Krusty Towers," Neptune the Fourteenth would be nice. as they may be different heirs of King Neptune. Amphitrite also doesn't appear in the movie nor was she referred to in any way. There is also the fact that Neptune looked completely different in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. However, since the movie takes place after the entire series, Mindy could've been born sometime after this episode and Amphitrite might have died between the events of the show and movie.
  • One of the monsters from the party are seen as a ghost in "Séance Shméance."
  • This episode was on Comcast's on demand service before it even aired on TV.
  • Since this aired on July 5, 2010, July 5 is probably his birthday, unless this took place on another time.
    • King Neptune now is 5,005.
  • This is the third time a secret entrance to The Krusty Krab was seen. The first two were "Wormy" and "Born to Be Wild."
NeptuneParty

Original title card.

  • This episode was originally called "Neptune's Party," and a title card for "Neptune's Party" was even made before they decided to change it to "The Clash of Triton." The title card can still be seen on the French, German (Title is not made of frosting), Romanian and Lithuanian title card.
  • Frankie Billy can be seen in a business suit, similar to that in "Sand Castles in the Sand." He seemed to have a girl voice in this episode when he was cheering for Neptune and Triton.
  • This is the second episode whose title was later renamed but the title card still labels its former title. The first instance was in "Shanghaied."
  • In "SpongeHenge," Shubie doesn't believe in King Neptune, but in this episode, she does and is quite fascinated.
  • Running Gag: Whenever Mr. Krabs disappoints Queen Amphitrite, she zaps him.
  • When Triton locks up King Neptune, he is taller than him.
  • Squidward has always been obsessed and fascinated by King Neptune, but in this episode, he's not.
  • Atlantis from "Neptune's Spatula" is once again seen.
  • The flashback shown by King Neptune is likely to nearly take place before the series. Although a baseball game can be seen during the flashback, so this is possibly not a true fact.
  • Queen Amphitrite was originally mistaken to be a computer-wife just like Karen.
  • Queen Amphitrite seems to show a dislike to Mr. Krabs, because Krabs insults her.
  • The Island in the Sky might be a reference to the Island of Skye in Scotland.
    • It could also be a reference to Angel Island (originally referred to as the Floating Island) from the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
  • On the commercial, it was called "SpongeBob and The Clash of Triton" but "The Clash of Triton" when it aired.
  • This episode has four alternate titles. "Neptune's Party," "Triton's Revenge," "Clash of Triton," and "SpongeBob and The Clash of Triton."
  • There was a marathon for this episode called "Clash of the Triton." The episodes airing were: "Neptune's Party," "Gramma's Secret Recipe," "The Cent of Money," "That Sinking Feeling," and "Karate Star."
  • There is no empty seat (reserved for Triton) before and after SpongeBob spots it.
  • The Clash of Triton is the first special that King Neptune was in, apart from The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.
  • There are two shorts for this episode: "SpongeGod" and "The Story of King Neptune."
  • When Triton is in the cage, he is much smaller than SpongeBob but when he gets out, he is much bigger.
  • Tina was seen being hit by a tire even though Triton's car tires are all intact after he crashes into the Krusty Krab.
  • This is King Neptune's third appearance in the series, not counting The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.
  • This is one of the episodes that aired far away from a season that in the same season to be counted in that season but in a different year, such as "Gary Takes a Bath" and "Goo Goo Gas."
  • This is the only Season 6 episode to be aired in 2010, however it aired far away from that season, because it aired in the middle of Season 7 but still counts as a Season 6 episode, because Season 7 starts in 2009 through 2011; In the middle, Season 7 has 2010 episodes; The DVD for this episode contains Season 6 episodes; so it lets to finish Season 7.
  • Fred was the baseball coach when Triton was watching.
  • SpongeBob suggests to go out for "Triple Gooberry Sundaes," though in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie they are called "Triple Gooberberry Sunrises."
  • The Clash of Triton DVD is titled "Triton's Revenge" instead of its actual title.
  • The "grandma" from "Blackened Sponge" appears again in the audience.
  • Neptune could have been amazed by Triton using his powers to lock Neptune.
  • This is the third time an indication to an odor to SpongeBob's feet. When he used his bare foot to pick the phone up, before Mr. Krabs took the phone, he appeared to have been smelling SpongeBob's foot.
  • In Clash of Triton Online Game, Triton turned Sandy, Squidward, Patrick and Mr. Krabs into mythological creatures (he probably knew about mythological creatures because his father taught him about them, and even when he was rebellious, he memorized them because his father made him).
  • This episode first aired in Serbia before USA and it was called "Нептунов Рођендан" ("Neptune's Birthday") and had the title card of Neptune's Party but when it aired in the USA the title card was changed to The Clash of Triton title card and it was named "Сукоб око Тритона" ("The Fight Over Triton").
  • In Greek mythology, Neptune's counterpart was Poseidon and Amphitrite is his consort. Triton was his son.
  • In Southeast Asia, this episode was premiered on December 25, 2010 which is also Christmas Day.
  • Triton probably didn't release his mother and the others and take Neptune instead because:
  1. He knew they would try to defeat him (mostly his mother).
  2. His mother or the monsters could've stopped Neptune from locking him in a cage or at least set him free, but they only agreed with Neptune, and Triton might've wanted revenge on them as well.
  3. He just didn't seem to care about his family or anyone else.
  • This is the first and last episode where the directing team of Casey Alexander and Zeus Cervas were paired with solo-director Aaron Springer. 
  • In this episode, there is a reference to The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. This is when Patrick mentions a Triple Gooberberry Sunrise, which was eaten by him in the movie.
  • This episode was aired alongside various specials from this cartoon & The Fairly OddParents leading up to Nickelodeon's original special 100 Things to Do Before High School.

Cultural references

  • This episode was a parody of Clash of Titans.
  • This episode is similar to the Rocko's Modern Life episode, "Have No Son." In that episode, Rocko & Filburt are sent to find the Bighead's son, Ralph who they disowned because he's a cartoonist and try to get him there for their anniversary banquet. In this one, SpongeBob must reunite Neptune and Amphitrite with their son, Triton who they disowned because he made cures for mortal diseases in time for Neptune's birthday.

Errors

  • There were two scenes where the outline of Triton's eyebrows flickered bright orange for nearly a second. The first time was when he said, "Gosh!" The second time was when he said, "...but up in here..."
  • On this episode, Neptune acts as if he doesn't know SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs, and Patrick even though he met them in a previous episode.
  • Neptune said that it has been thousands of years passed since Triton asked how to play baseball (or in his case, the ball and stick game). However, baseball didn't exist that long ago, and the players were wearing modern day clothes rather than old fashioned ones. Apparently, Atlantis is a rapidly growing modernized society.
  • When Amphitrite was about to close the door of the carriage after Neptune and Triton reunited, the sea horse on her belt vanished.
  • As Triton opens the cage door, two pearls on his bracelet were the same color of his skin.
  • When SpongeBob and Patrick approached the Krusty Krab and SpongeBob pointed at the mail, neither Triton nor anyone else was seen inside.
  • When Triton was waving his hand to wave away SpongeBob's breath, it was a darker green than his skin for about a second.
  • In the third commercial of this episode, after SpongeBob says "Okay, Patrick, that's enough, thank you," the lights are turned off and Patrick says "What?" In the episode, he doesn't do this.
  • When Patrick receives the phone call from SpongeBob, he was holding a potato chip, but when he used his finger to turn off the phone, he is no longer holding it.
  • The audience wasn't in front of the Krusty Krab when Triton drives in.
  • Sadie had a higher voice that sounds similar to SpongeBob & the cop had a Harold voice.
  • SpongeBob was seen in a tuxedo halfway across the episode, but there were four scenes where the white sleeve of his regular clothes was seen.
  • When Neptune knocked the beaker out of Triton's hands, part of the outline of Triton's headband is the same color of the outline of his hair.
  • When Neptune opened the door to Triton's room, Triton's skin (between his vest and belt) turned red.
  • When Shubie wants to see King Neptune eat, and Mr. Krabs refuses to let her, but then he gets the idea of charging people to watch King Neptune eat, Shubie isn't there to see him eat, in the line nor the seats.

References

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