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The kids and I watch Spongebob. Patrick is my favorite and Plankton is hubby's favorite. My best friend and her son watch it and she's a devout Christian. The thought has never even crossed our mind as to whether or not Spongebob is gay...we don't even think that way...it is just a fun show to watch.

What I don't understand is how everytime a cartoon or show is popular with kids, the characters get labeled as gay. It is ridiculous...why can't kids just have fun with something instead of everything being politicized or labeled??

I think these types of articles are another way for the gay groups to influence people to think a certain way...well, if the gay groups say Spongebob is gay, then he must be gay, and it is ok to be gay. I think the gay activists label something as gay just to have make themselves feel better about their behavior and to promote their agenda. They can't even leave a kid's cartoon alone!!!

"The thought has never even crossed our mind as to whether or not Spongebob is gay...we don't even think that way...it is just a fun show to watch. "

I agree, my kids watch the show too, and I've watched a few with them... it's a goofy character, with a silly voice, and Crazy laugh.....
and his friend Patrick is sort of a dumb sidekick. I always though the Squirrel was his girlfriend - but I haven't seen any steamy scenes between them! (lol)

The show is a big favorite and it's just a crazy concept...I don't think there is anything else to it but a funny cartoon.

The alarming factor here is that this nonsense is considered worthy of publication in the Wall Street Journal. This is what passes as world class journalism these days.

A cartoon character designed to soothe and amuse three year olds is co-opted as an icon of empowering homosexual symbolism. They're slumming desperately. Next thing you know these same groups will try to claim that Richard Simmons is gay.

What I don't understand is how everytime a cartoon or show is popular with kids, the characters get labeled as gay. It is ridiculous...why can't kids just have fun with something instead of everything being politicized or labeled??

Well said. Christians here too, and we love Spongebob. Well, my husband isn't as into it as the rest of the family - he rolls his eyes at me while I cackle like a fool! But my five year old and I watch it together and my 19 month old says BOB! BOB! when it comes on. :) We've got tshirts (yes, I have one too), plush toys and pencil cases. I think I've seen just about every episode and can't remember ever questioning the sexuality of the characters. Come on, they are a sponge, a starfish, a squid and a lobster. Get real. Besides, Spongebob can't be gay - he took Pearl to the prom! Then again, maybe he was suffering from gender identity confusion, or he was just trying to be nice. ;)