[28] He designed Patrick and SpongeBob as such because "they're whipping themselves up into situations—that's always where the humor comes from. The rule is: Follow the innocence and avoid topical [humor]."[29] Hillenburg described Patrick as "probably the dumbest guy in town."[30] ...
“And then they ask the dumbest questions about the Divine’s ratio.” That earned me a sisterly glare until Quin raised his hand. “Guilty.” I didn’t want to start liking him, so I said, “You don’t believe in the Divine, do you?” When Zana hissed, it sounded like a seam ...