by Ihavethecyrusvirusx It’s a sad time in Shady Shoals Rest Home, Bikini Bottom. If you’ve ever watched a few episodes of the worldwide popular cartoon Spongebob Squarepants , you’ve probably seen Spongebob’s idol, superhero Mermaid Man and his trusty sidekick, Barnacle Boy. On July 8th 2012  Ernest Borgnine , who played Mermaid