stephen hillenburg

10 ways children’s shows are representing the LGBTQIA+ community

In the past decade, representation in children’s shows, particularly for those who identify as LGBTQ+, has greatly increased.  Back in the 2000s, it seemed like animated or children’s TV characters were only suspected to be gay. Unfortunately, those storylines never played out on screen so that kids would be able to see more diverse identities […]

'SpongeBob SquarePants' Super Bowl petition hits 1 million

One determined SpongeBob SquarePants viewer really wants the NFL to honor the show’s late creator, Stephen Hillenburg, at the upcoming Super Bowl LIII. And that fan now has over a million signatures to back up his sweet Super Bowl request with a change.org petition to have SpongeBob‘s “Sweet Victory” performed during the game. Indeed, as […]

‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ creator designed Beck’s first cover art

SpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg died Monday, Nov. 26 at the age of 57. The news was revealed yesterday, and many friends and fans have begun paying their respects, including Beck. The singer took to Facebook to honor Hillenburg and reveal a little known fact about some of his early cover art. Read more: State Champs announce more […]

‘SpongeBob Squarepants’ creator Stephen Hillenburg dies at 57

SpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg died Monday, Nov. 26. He was 57. The reported cause of death is ALS. Hillenburg revealed he had the neurodegenerative disease in March 2017 through a statement. Read more: Green Day put a message on Mars with NASA’s help “I wanted people to hear directly from me that I have been diagnosed with […]