At some point, Patrick went to community college with Flats the Flounder, although he can't remember what he studied there.

Plankton runs an unsuccessful restaurant called the Chum Bucket alongside a waterproof supercomputer who is his sidekick and wife.

Pearl is a sperm whale with a very large head and no tail. The disparity in species between her and Mr. Krabs has never been directly explained.

Mrs. Puff and SpongeBob are always on an "endless quest" to get him a driver's license, but due to his reckless boating skills, they never succeed.

When SpongeBob and Patrick discover that Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are living in Shady Shoals rest home, they try to bring their heroes out of retirement, much to the annoyance of the geriatric Bikini Bottom superheroes who only want to get their TV fixed.

Perch makes his first appearance in "Ripped Pants" as the announcer of the surfing competition at Goo Lagoon. He appears frequently in the show as the news reporter and announcer.

SpongeBob has 26 consecutive awards--and wants a 27th!

Larry the Lobster is a popular individual and is considered an "awesome" lobster by everyone. He takes pride in being a lifeguard, knowing that he is the only thing separating the Bottomites from a watery grave.

Squidward lives in a house resembling an Easter Island moai. It is placed in between SpongeBob and Patrick's houses at 122 Conch Street.

After stealing What Zit Tooya's wallet and running a red light in front of a police officer, Squidward is arrested and imprisoned for 10 years. Patrick, it turns out, is his cellmate.