THE RELIABLE OLD WOMAN: MEANING, ORIGIN AND CURIOSITIES - DUDAS - 2024

The reliable old woman is one of the most popular expressions among Internet users, thanks to the fact that it has appeared on social networks, forums and other digital environments frequently. The phrase is accompanied by an image taken from one of the chapters of the SpongeBob cartoon.

From the transmission of said chapter, both elements were quickly disseminated on the most popular social networks. This is not the only meme from the children's series; there are many more that also have the support of thousands of users, who soon make use of them on multiple occasions.

Today, and although some time has passed since its inception, "the old reliable" is still present on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter in a variety of contexts: from politics to sports and scenes of daily life.

Meaning

The phrase was extracted from an episode of the fourth season of the animated series SpongeBob SquarePants and refers to the use of an object (in this case, "the old reliable one"); Through its use it is possible to solve a certain problem. In this way, a certain degree of confidence is shown about it.

The expression has been used in different contexts thanks to the intervention of Internet users. In fact, he is extremely popular when talking about football or politics.

Likewise, and thanks to the aforementioned, even official and public authorities, such as the National Police of Peru, have made use of the meme to present a series of advice and help to citizens.

Origin

Both the expression and the image come from the chapter "The pink thief" of the fourth season of the production, and whose protagonists are Bob Esponja and his faithful friend, Patricio Estrella.

In the scene, SpongeBob must face a group of insects and uses an object that turns out to be a "butterfly net", which emerges as the classic solution that will allow him to solve his situation and thus get out of it.

It is estimated that the scene became recognized between 2015 and 2016, to quickly become known on Facebook. How it got there is unknown, although it is believed to have been thanks to a page of pop content.

Later, it was also made known on YouTube, where several Internet users and influencers made comments and explanations about the origin of the image and its appearance on the network. Currently, it is part of an extensive list of memes taken from this series, which have become popular on the Internet.

Other memes from the series

It is recognized that the influence of SpongeBob SquarePants has been extensive in current popular culture, largely thanks to the appearance of memes and memorable phrases that still continue to be talked about.

That is why a special mention is made of several memes that are still loved and used by Internet users:

Exhausted bob

It is perhaps the most recent of all the memes and a weary-looking SpongeBob is seen leaning on what appears to be a rock.

In this image there are two possible meanings: one has to do with how tired we can find ourselves at a certain point in life, and the other is related to the satisfaction we have felt after overcoming an obstacle.

The bait bucket

In this case, two images are contrasted that work to compare two elements, one above the other. It was also used to debate which of the SpongeBob memes was the best.

Mr. Krab confused

Another popular image is the one that shows Mr. Krabs in a kind of distorted image that is formed by the speed of what is happening around him.

Although it has multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is found, it denotes a certain dislocation about the immediacy of an event.

Evil Patrick

According to some netizens, this particular meme had a slightly darker tint compared to the previous ones. There is certainly a funny connotation; however, it seems to include a certain evil and even perverted aspect. In fact, it has been used to make jokes and satires of a sexual nature.

On the other hand, this meme has also allowed us to explore broader aspects found in some chapters of the series, making us see that the characters also had interesting and somewhat hidden nuances.

So are mondays

Although the protagonists and most of the characters are characterized by their good humor, there have also been moments in which they reveal certain behaviors with which we can quickly identify.

An example is the meme “that's how Mondays are”, in which the different faces of SpongeBob and his friends are shown with expressions of boredom or boredom, which goes perfectly with the usual feeling that most people can have when the weekend ends and it's time to resume work.

Caveman Spongebob

As already mentioned, the series lends itself to the extraction of endless material of all kinds. On this occasion, it highlights a SpongeBob with clothing and prehistoric phenotype that denotes certain aggressive behavior in extreme situations.

Of course, and as in the case of others, it can have different meanings: from anger to ignorance of a situation.

Curiosities

- "The old reliable" has been used by multiple users and authorities, including the National Police of Peru, which used it as a tool to give security advice to citizens.

-The Internet users agree that the animated series is one of the most popular of all time, since it also allows us to extract all kinds of memes that are still valid today. Some have even come to review the episodes to capture new material.

-First was made known on Facebook and YouTube was the second social network to embrace the meme. It later became popular on Twitter.

-This meme has been adapted according to the circumstances of each country. For example, in Mexico it has been the main element for making jokes about national soccer teams.

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