Since 1999, SpongeBob has made the lives of children and adults brighter with his quirky humor and crazy antics but, is there actually something we can learn from this little yellow sponge? Here are six things that SpongeBob does that teaches his loyal viewers how to be better people.

1. He is always trying to make others happy.
   Mr. SquarePants always puts others before himself, teaching children that they should do the same.
   
   
2. He shows others that all jobs are important.
   Sponge works at the Krusty Krab and absolutely loves his job. SpongeBob shows children and adults alike that every job is important and loving your job, regardless of what it is, is a great thing.
   
   
3. He’s a hard worker.
   Mr. SquarePants puts everything he has into his job, his friendships, getting his boaters license and his favorite hobby, jelly fishing.
   
   
4. He always tries his best.
   Even when SpongeBob fails, he keeps trying and trying showing viewers that you should never give up.
   
   
5. He’s optimistic.
   Even when he fails or things go terribly wrong, SpongeBob picks his head up and continues on.
   
   
6. He’s not afraid to be himself.
   Sponge is always himself regardless of what others think. Regardless of the situation, he is always unapologetically him.
   
   
7. He has a great sense of humor.
   SpongeBob teaches us all that laughing at yourself is okay and taking life too seriously is overrated.
   
   

SpongeBob continues to teach us things and make our lives significantly better even after 16 years.