Thursday, December 02, 2004

SpongeBob inspires crime wave



First SpongeBob's evil subliminal imagery was exposed, now it seems his very presence inspires crime:

"Police have recovered an inflatable SpongeBob Square Pants that was stolen from an area Burger King.

"The fast-food restaurant received a tip about an individual who took SpongeBob. When police went to the residence, where SpongeBob was located under a bed in the suspect's bedroom.

"The 9-foot SpongeBob was taken from the roof ot the Vermilion Burger King on Nov. 20.

"John Baldwin, 20, was charged with receiving stolen property. Two others are being investigated in connection with the case.

"There have been other SpongeBob thefts across the country."