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.