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Tom Kenny Confirms SpongeBob SquarePants Is Autistic

The voice actor revealed the beloved character's neurodivergence during a Motor City Comic Con panel, calling it SpongeBob's 'superpower.'

  • Tom Kenny has voiced SpongeBob SquarePants since the show's premiere in 1999.
  • Kenny first addressed SpongeBob's neurodivergence in a 2012 podcast interview.
  • Fans have long speculated about SpongeBob's behavior being indicative of autism.
  • Kenny's comments have sparked widespread discussion and support online.
  • SpongeBob SquarePants continues to be a significant cultural icon, now in its 14th season.
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