Two By Four

Two by Four is an Emmy-nominated SpongeBob SquarePants fanon episode.
Time Cards: Meanwhile
== Plot ==
As Mr. Krabs watched in horror, he realized that he had accidentally smacked SpongeBob so hard during a heated argument about money that SpongeBob's brain had been jostled and he had forgotten how to count. This caused chaos at the Krusty Krab, as SpongeBob's inability to accurately count money led to incorrect orders and lost revenue. Desperate to find a solution, Mr. Krabs remembered hearing about DampBob, a relative of SpongeBob who lived in another town named Ukulele Bottom and was known for his quirky personality and unusual behavior.
Mr. Krabs quickly reached out to DampBob and invited him to the Krusty Krab to take over SpongeBob's duties until he recovered. DampBob arrived with his own unique charm and quirks. He had a laid-back attitude and was always covered in seaweed and water, hence the name DampBob. He was known for his offbeat sense of humor and his tendency to break into spontaneous dance routines.
At first, the Bikini Bottom residents were unsure of DampBob's eccentricities and his unconventional way of doing things. This caused Mr. Krabs to try to convince his customers that everything is fine. But Mr. Krabs was determined to teach SpongeBob how to count again, as he couldn't afford to lose business at the Krusty Krab. He patiently worked with SpongeBob, using various methods, including counting exercises and games, to help him regain his counting skills.
Meanwhile, Patrick had been replaced by Prankrick, who was known for his mischievous pranks and practical jokes. Prankrick's antics caused chaos all over Bikini Bottom, from whoopee cushions in Jellyfish Fields to fake treasure maps leading to nowhere. Despite Squidward's initial annoyance with Prankrick, he soon found himself amused by the pranks and became his reluctant accomplice in some of the schemes.
As time passed, DampBob and Prankrick began to feel more at home in Bikini Bottom. They formed an unlikely duo, with DampBob's easygoing nature complementing Prankrick's mischievous personality. They even came up with their own catchphrase, "Damp and Prank, a duo so dank!"
However, SpongeBob and Patrick felt left out and replaced. They wandered around Bikini Bottom, feeling lost and unneeded. They tried to prove their worth by taking odd jobs, but they only ended up making a mess of things, as they were not as skilled or knowledgeable as DampBob and Prankrick.
Meanwhile, Squidward secretly enjoyed the chaos caused by DampBob and Prankrick's presence, as it distracted everyone from his own uneventful life. He tried to convince everyone in Bikini Bottom to keep DampBob and Prankrick as their replacements, as he found their antics entertaining and believed they brought a refreshing change to the mundane routine of their underwater town.
However, Mr. Krabs realized that SpongeBob and Patrick were truly irreplaceable and decided to help them regain their original roles. With the help of Sandy's scientific expertise, SpongeBob's memory was gradually restored, and he regained his counting skills. Patrick, on the other hand, realized that his pranks were causing more harm than good and decided to make amends.
When SpongeBob and Patrick returned to the Krusty Krab, they were welcomed back with open arms. DampBob and Prankrick bid farewell to Bikini Bottom, grateful for the time they had spent there. Squidward, despite his initial reluctance, also admitted that SpongeBob and Patrick were indeed the heart and soul of the town.
In the end, Bikini Bottom learned to appreciate the unique qualities of each individual, realizing that everyone had something valuable to contribute. SpongeBob and Patrick were grateful for the experience.
== Characters ==
* SpongeBob
* Patrick 
* Squidward Q. Tentacles
* Bikini Bottomites
* DampBob (debut)
* Prankrick (debut)
==Transcript==
Two by Four/transcript
Creator: TheEd.
== Triva/Goofs ==
=== Emmy Nomination ===
*Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour) - Lost; nominated
=== Notes ===
*This episode, so far, is complimented as one of the best fan-fiction episode so far, and the new writer Logan Dormnce is praised for his comedy used in this episode.
*This episode is one of the most-viewed fanon episodes so far, with 6.13 million.
*This episode is the second most favorite short episode, the first is Krabby Circus.
*This episode is short because its pairing, "Shadow", is long.
*The title card is the same as Porous Pockets and Perfect Chemistry, but it is recolored in blue.
*The title card music is the same as The Splinter and Chum Caverns.
*This is the fourth time SpongeBob is seen doing the laundry. The first was Gary Takes a Bath, second was To SquarePants or Not to SquarePants, the third was Tentacle-Vision.
*This Episode will appear in the DVDs, "The Truth of Gold" and "Patrick's Pics".
*Where SpongeBob is seen doing his laundry, Gary's design on his shell is missing.
*This is one of the times Gary's shell breaks. The others are Gary Takes a Bath, WhoBob WhatPants, Grooming Gary, Shell Shocked,Are You Happy Now?, Screams, The Picture of SpongeBob, Mushroom in UnderWater, Sick Squid and Under My Rock.
Category:Episodes
Category:Fanon Season 1
Category:2009
Category:2009 Episodes
Category:Season 1