A drawing of SpongeBob SquarePants driving a hot rod like a maniac has been a growing meme since 2023, but where does it even come from? Here's what you need to know.

A new meme called “Distracted by the Bob” has taken over TikTok, and like most SpongeBob trends, it’s as ridiculous as it is surreal. What began as simple jokes about secretly watching SpongeBob ...

Thanks to fans of Spongebob, Mr. Krabs, Patrick, Squidward, Sandy and Plankton, Spongebob Squarepants has become ubiquitous. You can’t seem to log onto social media without coming across some ...

What does the "distracted by the bob," or "the bob" meme involve? The trend seemed to start in mid-September 2025, and typically takes the form of videos like this one, by user @whoelseisjake. In the ...