To commemorate the 20th anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePants, Nickelodeon aired a special episode titled SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout on July 12, 2019. This episode featured the original voice cast-Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), and Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy)-portraying live-action versions of their animated characters. The special blended animation with live-action scenes, marking the first time the main voice actors appeared as their characters in real life. The episode was dedicated to the memory of the show's creator, Stephen Hillenburg, who passed away in 2018. The episode received generally positive reviews for its heartfelt tribute and nostalgic appeal. It garnered a viewership of 2.2 million people in the United States, with significant gains among children aged 2-11. The special's premiere took place just five days before the series' official premiere anniversary on July 17, 1999. . #viral #fyp #animation #cartoon #spongebob - @cartoon.vibes.chanell