SpongeBob’s Hype Stand Meme Template

SpongeBob makes an offer, then adds one detail that draws a much bigger crowd. Fill the two blank signs and let the crowd panels show the increase in demand.

The upper row introduces something people already want. The lower row adds a stronger reason to want it, and the final crowd takes that enthusiasm to an absurd scale.

The offer can be a product, an event, or a small convenience. The second sign needs to improve the first offer; an unrelated phrase leaves the larger crowd without a reason to be there.

The four-panel image combines SpongeBob at his stand in Bubblestand with crowd shots from Patty Hype. It is an edit assembled from two episodes, rather than a single sequence in which this particular offer attracts the crowd. [1]

Know Your Meme traces an early version to the Spanish-language Facebook page Jose-JP on July 26, 2014. A Super Smash Bros. edit appeared on Reddit that September, using the crowd to express anticipation for a game. [1]

Write a very short offer on the yellow sign in the upper-left panel. Add the extra selling point on the small white sign in the lower-left panel. The two right-hand panels need no labels: their different crowd sizes are the response.

There is little room on either sign. A word or two such as Coffee followed by Free is enough to explain why the entire town would suddenly turn up.

The offer

On the yellow sign above SpongeBob.

The extra benefit

On the small white sign in the lower-left panel.

• Read the panels left to right, one row at a time.
• Use the lower sign for an extra benefit or an irresistible price.
• Leave both crowds visible so the escalation stays clear.