Many of the iconic memes fromSpongeBob SquarePantshave been recreated in various video games, withElden Ringbeing the latest place fans have gone to honor the show. One particularly entertainingElden Ringclip features a meetup between two Tarnished dressed like Handsome Squidward, and the pair gives a performance for the ages.
For those unfamiliar withHandsome Squidward, the character was introduced in theSpongeBob SquarePantsepisode “The Two Faces of Squidward.” After SpongeBob accidentally slams a door in the face of his grumpy co-worker, the surgery to fix the damage turns out to be a bit too successful. With Squidward becoming incredibly attractive, the episode has stuck with many fans of the show. Further, Handsome Squidward’s unnaturally good looks make him a perfect target for character creators in video games.
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Reddit user andElden Ringplayer FlyByShyGuy loved Handsome Squidward enough to play through the entire game as the character, with blue skin, a muscular body, and a chiseled jawline all coming together to make the look work. However, they were not the only player to have this idea, as anotherElden Ringfan went out of their way to become Handsome Squidward. While their version of the character wears more clothes, as they don the bulkyGodskin Noblearmor, both characters look the part.
Instead of jumping into a fight, the two Handsome Squidwards pull out theEnvoy’s Hornweapon. Clearly meant to represent Squidward’s clarinet, an instrument he is always playing poorly on the show, the players were clearly fully committed to the joke. Once the two Handsome Tarnished have their horns out, they begin to use them, with FlyByShyGuy saying that the instruments are being played “in E Minor.” Another great reference toSpongeBob SquarePantsand a popular scene where Patrick sleeps through Squidward’s performance, there is yet another thing to love about this post.
Funnily enough, this is not the first time two of the same characters have interacted within the Lands Between. Recently, a Redditor shared an image that showedtwo versions of Kratos interacting, highlighting how surprising the game’s multiplayer interactions can be. Alongside over 1,000 upvotes, commenters were quick to quote some famousSpongeBoblines. For instance, Reddit user herbert-earp jokingly asks if rowa fruit is an instrument, while Bright-Fold-3317 quotes the bullies at the bar fromThe SpongeBob SquarePantsMovie. GarbageGroveFish has a different take, though, dubbing the sight of two Handsome Squidwards playing the Envoy’s Horn “nightmare fuel.”
The clip is a hilarious reminder of what can be done withElden Ring’s character creator. Though there is still room for improvement, players can do a lot with the tools FromSoftware has provided, and Handsome Squidward is just one of many possibilities.
Elden Ringis available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
