Tom Kenny Discusses SpongeBob's Autism in Viral Clip

Voice actor Tom Kenny reflects on a private moment with a fan and the impact of his comments on SpongeBob's neurodivergence.

Tom Kenny's comments about SpongeBob being on the autism spectrum went viral after a fan-captured video surfaced.
Kenny shared a personal interaction with a young fan, affirming that SpongeBob is like him and that autism is a superpower.
Kenny has voiced SpongeBob since 1999 and previously mentioned the character's neurodivergence in a 2012 podcast.
Fans have noted SpongeBob's behaviors, such as meltdowns and difficulty with social cues, as signs of autism.
The series continues to thrive, with its 14th season airing and a new spin-off movie set to premiere on Netflix.