Another example is "Home Sweet Rubble," when it takes SpongeBob a few moments to realize that his house is in serious need or repair. Furthermore, SpongeBob also goes to great lengths to impress others and achieve his goals, even if they involve malice, as seen in "Mermaid Man and ...
I need to spend the rest few moments of my life punishing ponies before they do something horrible to us! Ember: AND WHAT BAD THINGS HAVE THEY DONE TO US?!? WHY WOULD THEY FORM A UNITY IN FAVOR OF US?!? WHY WOULD THEY RAISE OUR KIND TO BE BETTER THAN WHAT WE WERE BY NATURE?!