SpongeBob SquarePants (Fandom)/Ships

=Chocoleg= 

Chocoleg is the ship between Fred (the My Leg guy) and Tom (the CHOCOLATE guy.)

Canon
As incidental characters, the exact nature of their relationship is not concrete. As a result it can be far more inconsistent than the relationship between any main or recurring characters. However Fred and Tom are very often depicted as friends in many of their speaking roles. Even in some of their background roles it is not uncommon to see the two depicted hanging out or in close proximity of each other.

Fanon
Seen more or less as a crack ship based on how irrelevant to the series they are, there is not much work focusing on Fred and Tom's relationship. But due to the more-or-less consistent portrayal of the two as friends in comparison to other incidentals, they can be seen as or treated as best friends in fandom spaces. There has not been a general consensus about their exact dynamic other than this, however.

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=Landy= 

Landy is the ship between Larry and Sandy.

Canon
Larry and Sandy are established to be friends early into the series. However the two are only shown together in a small number of episodes, and their bond is given very little focus in comparison to Sandy's relationship with SpongeBob. When they are shown interacting, they are often bonding over weight-lifting and other feats of athleticism or strength. Larry was originally conceptualized as a potential romantic rival to SpongeBob, competing for Sandy's affections. But this aspect of his character never made it into the series as all relationships involved have been portrayed as exclusively platonic.

Fanon
Even though SpongeBob's relationship with Sandy is portrayed as exclusively platonic in the series, the fact he still displays jealousy over Larry's friendship with Sandy in Ripped Pants has effected perceptions of the dynamic. While Larry has shown no interest in Sandy or antagonism towards SpongeBob, there are those who view Larry as intentionally attempting to show SpongeBob up and steal Sandy away for himself. Because of this, Larry and his relationship with Sandy mainly feature in Spandy fanfiction as an obstacle for the sponge to overcome.

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=Larrick= 

Larrick is the ship between Larry and Patrick.

Canon
Patrick does not interact with Larry very often. When he does, Larry does not seem to like Patrick very much or soon becomes irate with his behavior. Meanwhile, Patrick either idolizes Larry or is otherwise oblivious to how he may annoy Larry. On the other hand when disguised as Patricia in That's No Lady, Larry repeatedly comments on the attractiveness of Patrick under the impression that he is SpongeBob's girlfriend. Later in the season 7 episode You Don't Know Sponge, the two are shown having gone shopping together.

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=Sandlene= 

Sandlene is the ship between Sandy and Narlene.

Canon
So far only interacting in Kamp Koral, Sandy and Narlene do not have as numerous interactions as other pairs. Sandy is initially distrusting of Narlene upon meeting her. Finding herself skeptical towards Narlene's intentions, Sandy is not immediately impressed by the older girl. She comes around quickly however. Taking little time for Narlene to butter her up, Sandy blushes in response to Narlene's flattery. The two become friends after this, and there doesn't seem to be much tension between them in following episodes.

Fanon
After Narlene's introduction to the franchise, a small section of fans joked about her being Sandy's gay awakening in response to the way she made Sandy blush. Otherwise, the pairing is not very popular and has almost no works focusing on the two as of this time.

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=Sandrick= 

Sandrick is the ship between Sandy and Patrick.

Canon
Though Sandy and Patrick are also friends, their relationship is often more vitriolic than Sandy's other friendships. Due to Patrick's unintelligent, blunt and sometimes abrasive nature it is not uncommon for him to offend or hurt Sandy. Usually when he does so, Sandy may retaliate with violence or barbed and dismissive comments. Despite these tensions, Sandy does still care about Patrick and may be defensive of him in some episodes. Their relationship is mostly defined by their mutual friendship with SpongeBob, however.

Fanon
Typically under-appreciated in fandom spaces, due to a combination of factors. One of which is the lack of positive interactions or consistent positivity in comparison to other relationships featuring the two. Another factor is the fact that Patrick is generally not one of the more popular characters among the cast despite being a main character. Though not a non-existent pairing, it is rare and can be difficult to find content for.

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 * Spandrick is a ship that includes both parties shipped with SpongeBob

=Spandrick= 

Spandrick is the ship between SpongeBob, Sandy, and Patrick.

Canon
Sandy is friends with both SpongeBob and Patrick, though her dynamic with the two differs. Both Sandy and Patrick are closer to SpongeBob than they are to each other. Though there is some tension between squirrel and starfish in most episodes where the two interact directly, they care for each other just as they care for SpongeBob. Most episodes that feature the three as a trio focus on the two in some way encouraging or supporting SpongeBob, with SpongeBob being the center focus of the relationship.

Fanon
The concept of the three being a polyamorous trio was popularized by fans of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical. As the musical focused on the three as a trio, with both boys encouraging and supporting Sandy despite the troubles she faces during its storyline.

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 * Sandrick is the ship between Sandy and Patrick, sans SpongeBob
 * Spandy is the ship between SpongeBob and Sandy, sans Patrick
 * PatBob is the ship between Patrick and SpongeBob, sans Sandy

=SpongeDennis= 

SpongeDennis is the ship between SpongeBob and Dennis.

Canon
Dennis was a mercenary hired by Plankton to eliminate SpongeBob and Patrick. Dennis becomes increasingly unhinged as he fails to accomplish his mission.

Fanon
Despite the antagonistic nature of their relationship in canon, there are a small number of fanworks where the two are portrayed forming a romantic relationship. In these works, Dennis develops a soft spot for SpongeBob but maintains an aggressive demeanor otherwise.

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=SpongeLarry= 

SpongeLarry is the ship between SpongeBob and Larry.

Canon
Larry and SpongeBob know each other primarily as they are mutual friends of Sandy. Originally conceptualized as a romantic rival to SpongeBob according to the pitch bible, Larry is a figure that SpongeBob is initially shown to be jealous of when the two first met. But outside of this, the two are shown to be cordial towards each other. Though they're not shown to be especially close, Larry does usually make an effort to be patient with SpongeBob even when annoyed by his antics. If a party is thrown at SpongeBob's house, whether it is by SpongeBob or for Spongebob, Larry will usually make an appearance.

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=SpongePatty= 

SpongePatty is the ship between SpongeBob and a Krabby Patty.

Canon
In the episode To Love a Patty, SpongeBob falls in love with a Krabby Patty he finished preparing early into the episode. Unwilling to send the patty off to it's intended customer, he decides to keep it for himself. He then spends the majority of the episode taking the Krabby Patty - shortened to just Patty, and anthropomorphizing her in his imagination - on dates. Though he refuses to eat Patty at first, in the end he realizes that being eaten is what she was meant for. Though she has gone bad and makes him ill, he consumes the Krabby Patty in the end.

Though most of the time Krabby Patties are not portrayed as sapient beings, in side materials there have been a few sapient Krabby Patties. For example, on the official Nickelodeon youtube there is a recurring Krabby Patty character named Flipper, also known as Pretty Patty. An anthropomorphic Krabby Patty also appears in the Chicago and Broadway productions of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical. These Krabby Patties have not been shown to interact with SpongeBob directly, or otherwise have a relationship of any kind with him.

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=Spongetuna= 

SpongeTuna is the ship between SpongeBob and Princess Neptuna.

Canon
Only meeting at the end of SpongeBob and the Princess, the two do not have a significant number of interactions. The two are quite friendly with each other, with SpongeBob described as holding her hand shortly after her arrival at the Krusty Krab. While Princess Neptuna enjoys a Krabby Patty, she comments that they're a little messy and SpongeBob gives her a box of napkins. Appreciative and playful, she pinches his cheek and comments that he knows how to treat a princess. In the original print of the story in 2004, SpongeBob is dressed as an impersonator of Princess Neptuna during this sequence and she is not bothered by the fact.

Fanon
An incredibly niche pairing, as Princess Neptuna only appears in one book from the series of children's books. How canon she is as a character is dubious as a result. So far there are not many fanworks focusing on the two, but the two are portrayed as playful with each other. Since Neptuna is shown to be unbothered by SpongeBob's impersonation of her, there has been fanart featuring the two where Neptuna encourages SpongeBob's more feminine side. The relationship has been compared to Mareach, as both relationships feature a perky and optimistic protagonist with a bubbly blonde princess in a pink dress that is noticeably taller.

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=Squerch= 

Squerch is the ship between Squidward and Perch.

Canon
Squidward and Perch have interacted in a few episodes, such as Once Bitten, Frozen Face-Off and Squid Plus One. However their interaction in the latter episode is indirect, as Perch is merely reporting on Squidward's appearance at an event. Though they have interacted a few times, Squidward and Perch do not have a personal relationship. Perch has so far maintained a purely professional familiarity as a reporter.

Fanon
Another relationship that gained a small following through the popularity of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, Squerch suddenly gained attention around 2017. Though it found a few fans, it did not maintain momentum like other ships at the time. After the hype surrounding the musical had mostly died down, work focusing on Squidward and Perch came to a halt and discussions about the potential relationship likewise returned to obscurity. Unlike other ships created during the musical's surge in popularity, Squerch does not seem to have a specific moment in the series or interaction between actors that inspired interest in the relationship.

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=Squidbobliam= 

Squidbobliam is the ship between Squidward, SpongeBob and Squilliam.

Canon
Typically episodes that involve the three interacting will feature SpongeBob attempting to assist Squidward in one-upping Squilliam in some way.

Fanon
Squilliam originally only ever appeared in works as an obstacle for SpongeBob or Squidward to overcome in fanfiction, where Squilliam is either competition with SpongeBob for Squidward's heart or in competition with Squidward for SpongeBob's heart. However there has been a recent uptick in depicting the triad as a mutual, consensual and healthy polycule. This can be attributed to fanworks by @misslattesart depicting the three together.

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 * Squillward is the ship between Squidward and Squilliam, sans SpongeBob
 * SquidBob is the ship between Squidward and SpongeBob, sans Squilliam