SpongeBob SquarePants Is ‘Autistic,’ Says Voice Actor Tom Kenny: ‘That’s His Superpower’

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1. > “SpongeBob’s kind of on the spectrum too as a character,” he said. “It was the first time I’d ever been asked this question — a person who was obviously on the spectrum came up to me and said, ‘I have a question for you, Tom Kenny. Is SpongeBob autistic?’”

   > He recalled answering, “‘Of course!’” Then, he continued, “I said, ‘You know what? That’s his superpower, the same way that’s your superpower.’”

2. I can’t stop laughing. My stomach hurts right now. This is not what i want to hear on my lunch break. I really miss Stephen Hillenburg…

3. Isn’t saying something like this offensive?

4. No… his fans are. Get it right!

5. Now this is news

6. They always have to pander