It Was Bound to Happen Eventually...My First Top 5 List

The internet loves lists. Seriously, they're everywhere. I don't recall doing a list before, not because I'm philosophically opposed to them, I just haven't done one before. UNTIL TODAY. TODAY MARKS A GREAT DAY IN HISTORY AS I COUNT DOWN MY FIVE FAVORITE...

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EPISODES OF SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS!!!!

5. "Wet Painters"

Spongebob and Patrick paint Mr. Krabs' house, but accidently get paint on his first dollar. Their attempts to remove said paint do not end well. Umm, I'm not entirely sure what else needs to be said about these, if you haven't watched them, you definitely should go do that. I mean, obviously, I really like these episodes, that's why they're here. I guess I'll throw in the best quote and a memorable scene.
Best Quote:
"YOU MESSED UP MY DOLLAR...RAMA!!"

4. "Krusty Krab Training Video"

It's a very literal title for this episode, it's the official Krusty Krab training video, which all new employees must watch. It's quite a bit different from...well, everything, seeing as there really isn't a plot, or story. That's an interesting maneuver, a plotless show, yet it manages to work extremely well. It's worth noting that this episode is paired with "Wet Painters", which probably makes the best half-hour of Spongebob out there.
Best Quote:
"The ceiling is right, Squidward, you're not a very good employee."

3. "Pizza Delivery"

Back to Season 1 (like seasons matter for a show like this) for the show's first really great episode. Spongebob and Squidward deliver the first Krabby Patty pizza. Things don't go well. That could be the summary for every episode. Spongebob and somebody do something. Things don't go well. Ah well, nobody ever said a kid's cartoon would have exciting and original plots. Anyway, this episode is great, and maybe the most quotable out of the episodes on my list here.
Best Quote:
"It's not just a boulder...it's a rock!"

2. "SB-129"

Spongebob goes science-fiction in this episode. Squidward runs away to the Krusty Krab to avoid Spongebob and Patrick, gets frozen, awakes 2,000 years later, time travels back to the past, then travels to Asparagus Land. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a clip from my favorite moment on Youtube, so I'll just have to settle for the classic bit of the episode. Oh well.
Best Quote:
"Rrready to go?"
"No I'm not rrready to go!"

1. "Band Geeks"

Please, like it was ever going to be anything else. I used to have this episode completely memorized, something I managed to do without even trying. After watching it a hundred times, I just sort of absorbed it. Squidward starts a band, it doesn't go well, but when everyone goes to play, it works. It's just such a good episode, it is far and away my favorite. The others are great, but they don't really come close.
Best Quote:
"Whoever's the owner of the white sedan, you left your lights on..."
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The Definition of 'Favorite'

Judging from what I see browsing the Web, I think there's a lot of confusion on what 'favorite' actually means.  A lot of people see someone using that word and think that person means 'greatest,' or 'best.'  This is not necessarily the truth, and in fact usually isn't.  The difficulty stems from the fact that it is nearly impossible to objectively declare something to be the best, so instead people substitute in their own personal opinions, which is worse.  Something doesn't have to be great to be one of my favorites, and just because something is great doesn't mean I have to like it.  For example, one of my favorite bands is Electric Light Orchestra, yet by no stretch of the imagination would I consider them a great band.  Very good, yes, but not great.  Sticking with music, I recognize the Beatles as being one of the greatest musical acts ever, but I still don't really like them.  Another example, I really like The Big Bang Theory, but I wouldn't consider it a great TV show.  It's amusing, but not earth-shattering.  On the flip side, I thought Breaking Bad is painfully boring, but I'm willing to admit that it's a highly-influential and quality show.  In summary, 'favorite' signifies an opinion, while 'great' or 'best' signify a fact.  If people could just wrap their heads around that, the internet would be a much more pleasant place.