Squidward Joins The Communist Party

Squidward Joins The Communist Party is the fourth episode of A Moment With Squidward. It aired after a almost year long hiatus, when showrunners: WHAT?! Studios where unsure if the show would go on due to money troubles. It is known as one of the most controversial episodes of the whole show due to it's portrayal of Communism and the Russian government. Despite this, Vladimir Putin has a rather large role in the episode. It aired on January 4th, 2005, and is roughly 15 minutes long.
== Characters ==
* Rodger Bumpass as Squidward Tentacles
* Mary Jo Catlett as Mrs. Puff
* Fred the Frick as Patrick Jr.
* Vladimir Putin as Himself
== Plot ==
When Squidward decides to visit Russia, he soon develops an obsession with Communism that soon leads to him becoming a major communist. He soon starts a movement to preach his communist values. This movement soon gathers a large cult following. This movement also leads to such famed restaurants as The Krusty Krab being shut down. What will be able to stop Squidward's communist revolution!?
== Story ==
"Are you sure about this trip?" Squidward moaned to his girlfriend, with worry in his voice. "I have no idea what Russian waters are like! I can't even speak Russian!" Squidward continued. "This relaxing vacation is just what the doctor ordered! I'm sure you will enjoy it so much, you won't want to leave!" Mrs. Puff replied. "Yeah right!" Squidward mumbled under his breath. "See ya, Squidy!" Patrick Jr shouted. "I'm gonna miss ya!" He continued. Just make sure that f*ckwad doesn't mess up my house!" Squidward whispered to Mrs. Puff.
FOUR WEEKS LATER
Mrs. Puff and Patrick Jr waited at the airport for Squidward to arrive from his flight. When the plan landed, Squidward walked out with a Communist hat. He was also wearing a Vladimir Putin T-shirt. Mrs. Puff and Patrick Jr where both very confused. This was not like Squidward. He marched out. When he got to his friends he gave a stern salute. "Привет!" Squidward shouted. "Honey! Why are you talking like that?" Mrs. Puff asked. "О чем ты говоришь?" Squidward responded. He was didn't even notice he was speaking Russian!
"Honey you know I can't speak Russian!" Mrs. Puff angrily announced. "Oh! Well you better! Cause that is CLEARLY the superior language!" Squidward furiously shouted. "I didn't even know there was a SUPPERIOR language!" Patrick Jr whispered. 
When they arrived at his house, Squidward immediately began putting up Soviet flags. "Don't you think you taking this a bit too far?" Patrick Jr asked. "There is no such thing as too much perfection!" Squidward answered. "Perfection?" Patrick Jr thought to himself. Squidward soon built a shrine dedicated to Vladimir Putin in his bed room. He began praying to it every night. 
A few weeks later, Squidward was now watching TV. He was watching the news when he began to rant. "Look at all of that bullsh*t! All of that filth! Those mindless slaves to the government are completely blind! I must guide them!" He shouted triumphantly. 
The next day, Squidward stood in the center of town with a giant Soviet flag. He began yelling into a microphone. "PEOPLE OF SOCIETY! YOU HAVE ALL BEEN LIED TOO! YOU HAVE LOST YOUR FREE WILL! YOU HAVE BEEN MISGUIDED BY A GOVERNMENT NEARLY AS BLIND AS IT'S PEOPLE!!" He loudly ranted. Other people who agreed with his message joined him. Soon he had a whole crowd. They began marching through the cities. Putting up posters and flairs. All preaching there Communist values. 
It was because of this movement that business monopolies such as: The Krusty Krab or The Chum Bucket ended up closing down. 
Eventually, something no one could have predicted occurred. Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, arrived at Corral City to deliver a important message to Squidward and his protesters. "You have all been great at preaching our message and values!" He proclaimed. All of the protesters cheered. "However, your missing the point of Communism!" He announced. Everyone gasped in shock. "Communism isn't truly about doing marches and putting up posters! It's about friendship and the friendships we make along the way!" He continued. Everyone cheered and punched the sky for Communism. As the episode fades to black. 
== Reception ==
The reception to this episode was so negative that it not only nearly ended the show but also nearly ended WHAT?! Studios. The reception was negative for a variety of reasons. Most of which stemmed from how communism was presented in the episode. Not to mention the disastrously terrible responses to Putin's big speech in the finally. The reception was so disastrous that it ended up getting cut from all future airings and releases. 
== Trivia ==
* The soviet union attempted to get this episode banned several times. 
* It was because of this episode that a giant replica of "Bold And Brash" can be seen inside the museum of Communism. 
* This episode's title card was the first to be made by Brendan Fraser Dafoe III, who would later work on every other title card in the series run, before becoming head writer, himself.
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Category:Drama