Squarry

Squarry is the slash ship between Squidward and Larry from the SpongeBob SquarePants fandom.

Canon
Squidward and Larry are not characters who have had their relationship explored as much as some other pairs in the series. While Larry is a recurring character, he has a significantly lower number of appearances in comparison to Squidward. As a result Larry doesn't appear in major roles as often as other characters, and this means that most of their interactions are fleeting or a minor feature in an episode that is otherwise not about them. Despite the fact that the two may not regularly appear in episodes together, they don't seem to have a negative relationship. So far, it is not very often they have been shown to be in conflict despite their contrasting personalities. Instead, a majority of their interactions across the franchise have been either neutral or positive.

SpongeBob SquarePants
Though the two are presumably not considered to be especially close, Squidward and Larry are at least usually shown to get along well enough on the rare occasions where they do interact. This is a result of their interactions, which while usually fleeting, tend to be positive to neutral for the most part. However as stated earlier, their dynamic has thus far been largely unexplored and what exactly they would consider the other in relation to themselves has not been explicitly spelled out at the moment. Though it would be reasonable that they could contextually be considered friends based on their amiable interactions, it would not be unreasonable to consider them merely acquaintances either.

The only episode to majorly focus on their relationship so far has been Squid Plus One, where Larry is the second person Squidward considers to bring with him to an event. The two share a montage where they spend time together, clearly enjoying each other's company. Though Squidward does not typically go out of his way to participate in the kind of adrenaline-pumping activities that Larry likes to part-take in, he seems to enjoy himself with Larry. However, this soon comes to an end within the context of the episode when Squidward mocks Larry's dietary habits as someone who enjoys protein shakes. This is otherwise the only time there has been any hostility between the two, as the two have remained amiable with each other in episodes following this.

Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years
As the two are both Junior Camp Counselors, they are both older than their cabin mates and are shown to feel as though they are authority figures. Because of this, the both of them feel responsible for their campers. Though they have not had an episode that features a major focus on their relationship thus far, the two of them working together along with Bubble Bass is featured as the B-plot in Quest for Tire. They do briefly attempt to devour each other in a delusional state as a result of hunger, but are quickly snapped back to reality. Afterwards they continue to work together to accomplish what they believe to be their duties to the younger campers.

Moments
Seasons 1-3=

Band Geeks

 * Larry has Squidward's band sign-up sheet hanging in his shower.

Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy IV

 * Squidward and Larry smile at each other and nod in approval at the new accommodations for the shrunken citizens.

Seasons 7-9=

Squid Plus One

 * When Squidward is too nervous to ask Larry to be his plus-one, Larry eyes him curiously before immediately suggesting they ride his jet ski together to clear his mind.
 * The two of them enjoy a game of pool together, with Larry encouraging Squidward even when he accidentally tears up the pool table's green cloth.
 * They then enjoy a movie together, seemingly just the two of them alone in the theater.

Seasons 10-13=

Sportz?

 * Larry is among the three jocks who are carrying Squidward in a bamboo litter.

Feral Friends

 * The two are sitting next to each other at Sandy's birthday party.

The Check-Up

 * Squidward convinces Larry to impersonate Mr. Krabs for his check-up.

Larry the Floor Manager

 * After being chased by an angry Mr. Krabs, Squidward hides behind Larry for protection.

Squirrel Jelly
Comics =
 * Squidward can be seen on Larry's volleyball team.
 * After they're defeated by Sandy, Squidward collapses onto Larry.

SpongeBob Comics Issue #26

 * Being recruited to help Squidward impress a girl he liked, Larry spends several panels trying to figure out a work-out routine that would benefit Squidward.
 * Later, Larry compliments Squidward's calves after he tries ballet with Squidward.

SpongeBob Comics Annual #3

 * When Squidward becomes so fed up with Bikini Bottom that he decides to leave the galaxy in Planet of the Fish, he chose Larry to be his sole companion.

Fanon
The concept of shipping Squidward and Larry is relatively new, with the earliest work focusing on the two seeming to date back to 2016, in response to Annual #3 of the SpongeBob Comics. Due to how little attention the relationship has been given by the fandom thus far, can be classified as a rarepair. Those who ship the pair usually like to emphasize the value of Squidward having someone who supports him without overwhelming him. Another appealing aspect of their dynamic is the more grounded take on the idea of opposites attract. This would be the idea of Squidward being introverted and pessimistic while Larry is extroverted and optimistic, without being as exaggerated as SpongeBob may be considered.

A common visual found in fanart of the two is the idea of Larry carrying or lifting Squidward, emphasizing Larry's strength between the two, as well as Squidward otherwise clinging to Larry. This may be due to the nature of the few interactions they have. Thus far the few works that explore their relationship feature them as more of a down to earth relationship, with either very little emphasis on the possibility of conflict, or more focus on the resolution of conflict.

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