38b. Artist Unknown

Next up, we've got a good episode in "Artist Unknown". Not too good, not too bad. But better than average (or, I guess it's average for a show like SpongeBob SquarePants).

Squidward is pretty good in this episode, being as full of himself as he is. How he managed to get a job teaching art I have no idea, but good for him. This episode is great for those of us like me who like when it is emphasized that all of the main characters (other than Pearl) are adults. Considering the bulk of this episode takes place at the Adult Learning Center, I'm sure you can see why. It's not very often (in these early seasons) that we see Squidward and SpongeBob interact outside of Conch Street or the Krusty Krab, so I'm loving the different setting here.

I love how enthusiastic SpongeBob is in the beginning of this episode too, at least until Squidward breaks his spirit. And I guess that's my main issue with this episode, other than it being dull in some places, but Squidward is a bit too mean in this episode. He does show some regret when SpongeBob originally runs off, but that's abandoned in favor of greed and desire for fame and fortune, whcih I am not a fan of. Squidward, I suppose, gets his comeuppance though, by having his masterpiece born out of rage and frustration be mistakenly claimed to be someone else's.

The side characters in this episode are really funny. The janitor is great, bringing Squidward's dramatics back down to Earth, and then of course we have Monty P. Moneybags, with a ridiculous accent, great design, and amazing lines. This episode is the source of a lot of iconic moments, such as Bold and Brash, and the ending of the episode.

There isn't much else to talk about for "Artist Unknown". Unfortunately, this episode suffers from having lots of big funny moments throughout, but then being rather dull in between those moments, such as when Squidward is teaching SpongeBob at first, or especially when Squidward gets SpongeBob to come back. The story is engaging enough that I don't mind too much though. But all of this does mean that this episode sits comfortably in my "Good" tier, instead of any higher.

Episode Tier: Good
Episode Score: 7.5/10
 
Pugs4Thugs said:
Next up, we've got a good episode in "Artist Unknown". Not too good, not too bad. But better than average (or, I guess it's average for a show like SpongeBob SquarePants).

Squidward is pretty good in this episode, being as full of himself as he is. How he managed to get a job teaching art I have no idea, but good for him. This episode is great for those of us like me who like when it is emphasized that all of the main characters (other than Pearl) are adults. Considering the bulk of this episode takes place at the Adult Learning Center, I'm sure you can see why. It's not very often (in these early seasons) that we see Squidward and SpongeBob interact outside of Conch Street or the Krusty Krab, so I'm loving the different setting here.

I love how enthusiastic SpongeBob is in the beginning of this episode too, at least until Squidward breaks his spirit. And I guess that's my main issue with this episode, other than it being dull in some places, but Squidward is a bit too mean in this episode. He does show some regret when SpongeBob originally runs off, but that's abandoned in favor of greed and desire for fame and fortune, whcih I am not a fan of. Squidward, I suppose, gets his comeuppance though, by having his masterpiece born out of rage and frustration be mistakenly claimed to be someone else's.

The side characters in this episode are really funny. The janitor is great, bringing Squidward's dramatics back down to Earth, and then of course we have Monty P. Moneybags, with a ridiculous accent, great design, and amazing lines. This episode is the source of a lot of iconic moments, such as Bold and Brash, and the ending of the episode.

There isn't much else to talk about for "Artist Unknown". Unfortunately, this episode suffers from having lots of big funny moments throughout, but then being rather dull in between those moments, such as when Squidward is teaching SpongeBob at first, or especially when Squidward gets SpongeBob to come back. The story is engaging enough that I don't mind too much though. But all of this does mean that this episode sits comfortably in my "Good" tier, instead of any higher.

Episode Tier: Good
Episode Score: 7.5/10
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the ending was a bitterly optimistic moment in the show! Squidward is actually capable of becoming a great artist, but he simply keeps getting in his own way. He can make great art when it's an expression of his passion, but when it's motivated by his narcissistic obsession, it's "trash". The irony is that his self-defeated attitude stems from this self image problem and prevents him from truly shining. Did I say optimistic? I probably meant tragic.
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Masterpiece. 10/10.
 
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