“But
Bikini Bottom is at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean; the water pressure will
crush me!” Pfft. You see Spongebob prancing around
the town every episode, and you don’t see him getting killed all the time. This
is a city that was built on rock and roll, but mainly rock. And there’s a lot
to sightsee here, without the high risk of self-injury, so Bikini Bottom is
both safe AND exhilarating!
Life on the Bottom
Architecturally, Bikini Bottom consists of
varying buildings, either composed of scrap metal possibly scavenged from the
seafloor, or from more easy objects to form homes from, such as rocks and
pineapples. As well, all kinds of sea life reside in Bikini Bottom, such as
crabs, puffer fish and squids.
While the city manages to sustain itself economically with its various
industries, such as restaurants, manufacturers and retail outlets, the citizens
of Bikini Bottom enjoy a wide array of food items local produce has to offer.
One of the most famous of these items is the Krabby Patty, served exclusively at
the Krusty Krab. Consisting of lettuce, tomatoes, undersea cheese, pickles,
mustard, ketchup and “a special little something” (the secret ingredient is
never revealed) served between soft buns; the Krabby Patty is a must-try when
in Bikini Bottom.
Such places. Wow.
The Krusty Krab, most famous for its Krabbie
Patties, is a well-renowned and respected restaurant by the majority of the
denizens in Bikini Bottom. Founded by Eugene H. Krabs, the building itself has
been around for a fairly long time, though sources reveal varied origins of the
restaurant itself.
As well, the legendary SpongeBob Squarepants, along with one of his best pals,
Squidward Tentacles, works full-time at the Krusty Krab, and fulfil a plethora
of assigned tasks by Mr. Krabs, while being paid next to minimal wage for their
efforts. In some cases, they’ve even had to pay Mr. Krabs for their services.
While you’re not out and about, looking for
unique food items, the Jellyfish Fields are a great place to laze about after a good
meal. Housing over four million jellyfish, the fields expand far and wide,
allowing visitors and jellyfish alike to move around freely.
"Jellyfishing", a common sport in the fields, involves using a jellyfish net to
catch jellyfish and storing them in a jar, similar to butterfly catching. This
sport goes back to prehistoric times, and initially began as a hobby.
Conclusion
Bikini Bottom is a large place to explore,
with its great cuisine and interesting citizens, giving the first-time tourist
much to do in the city.
And, as it turns out, you can actually die from the immense water pressure in Bikini Bottom;
Texan squirrel Sandy, who now resides in Bikini Bottom, uses an astronaut suit
whenever she needs to go outside her home. I guess you actually do need some
kind of gear before you go down into the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Hm. You learn
something new every day.
References
This one site has a HUGE stack of
information on Bikini Bottom, from its history to its landmark locations, even
the city’s national anthem. Don’t just read the information; dive straight into
it! Get it, because it’s underwater – People still like puns, right?
