SpongeBob SquarePants Trivia
SpongeBob was originally going to be named “SpongeBoy” but the name was already trademarked.
He lives in a pineapple because creator Stephen Hillenburg thought sea creatures would find the smell appealing.
Tom Kenny, SpongeBob’s voice actor, also voices the French narrator in the series.
SpongeBob’s birthday is July 14, 1986, as confirmed in the episode “Sleepy Time.”
The show’s signature laugh was inspired by a dolphin’s sound.
SpongeBob’s employee of the month streak at the Krusty Krab is 374 consecutive months.
The Krabby Patty secret formula has never been revealed officially in the show.
Stephen Hillenburg was a marine biologist before creating the show.
The show won over 15 Kids’ Choice Awards.
SpongeBob was the first Nickelodeon character to have his footprints at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
Rugrats Trivia
Tommy Pickles’ full name is Thomas Malcolm Pickles.
Chuckie’s mom was absent early on due to her being written as deceased, a rare choice in cartoons.
The show’s art style was intentionally rough to reflect a child’s view of the world.
Angelica’s doll, Cynthia, was modeled after a Barbie with a punk haircut.
The original pilot episode was never aired but is available online.
Reptar, the in-universe dinosaur idol, is a parody of Godzilla.
Rugrats was the longest-running Nicktoon until SpongeBob surpassed it.
Stu Pickles’ infamous “2 a.m. pudding scene” became a meme decades later.
Tommy is always seen wearing a diaper, even in episodes where others age up.
Rugrats won four Daytime Emmys during its original run.
Hey Arnold! Trivia
Arnold’s last name is Shortman, a running joke in the series.
His iconic football-shaped head was inspired by an exaggerated version of a real boy.
Helga’s pink bow was designed to clash with her tough personality.
The boarding house Arnold lives in is called Sunset Arms.
The city they live in is never named but is a blend of New York, Seattle, and Portland.
Gerald’s hair was inspired by a tall gumdrop.
The show featured complex themes like poverty, immigration, and loss.
Arnold’s room with a glass ceiling became one of the most memorable cartoon bedrooms.
The series ended with “The Jungle Movie,” finally revealing what happened to Arnold’s parents.
Brainy, the heavy-breathing stalker, never says a word throughout the entire series.
The Fairly OddParents Trivia
Timmy Turner originally wore a red hat in the pilot but switched to pink later.
Cosmo and Wanda are green and pink to reflect their magical nature.
Vicky’s full name is Victoria and her evilness was inspired by real babysitter horror stories.
Jorgen Von Strangle is a spoof of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Timmy has buck teeth because creator Butch Hartman said “buck teeth are funny.”
The “Da Rules” book changes size and rules depending on the plot.
Poof, the fairy baby, was added to the show in Season 6.
Mr. Crocker’s twitching was improvised and became part of his character.
Cosmo once wished away all humans by accident.
The show originally started as shorts on Oh Yeah! Cartoons.
Danny Phantom Trivia
Danny’s full name is Daniel Fenton, and his ghost name is Danny Phantom.
The show was created by Butch Hartman, the same creator of The Fairly OddParents.
Danny’s ghost form glows white due to ectoplasmic energy.
Sam Manson, Danny’s goth friend, was inspired by real teen subculture.
His iconic “Going Ghost!” transformation was nearly cut for being too complex to animate.
The Ghost Zone is a separate dimension full of portals and forgotten spirits.
Vlad Plasmius was inspired by Dracula and Lex Luthor.
The show tackled serious themes like identity and morality under its sci-fi skin.
Jazz, Danny’s sister, was accepted to Yale in the final season.
Danny Phantom ended with a special episode called “Phantom Planet.”
Avatar: The Last Airbender Trivia
Aang was frozen in an iceberg for 100 years before the show begins.
The show’s bending styles were based on real martial arts disciplines.
Zuko’s scar was animated slightly differently in each season.
Toph was originally written as a tall, bulky man before becoming a blind girl.
The creators, Bryan Konietzko and Michael DiMartino, are known collectively as “Bryke.”
Appa’s sounds were made by mixing a bear and a lion’s roar.
Each nation in the series is inspired by different Asian cultures.
The show won a Peabody Award for excellence in storytelling.
Uncle Iroh’s tea obsession was based on one of the writer’s personal habits.
The final battle between Aang and Ozai took nearly 9 months to storyboard.
Drake & Josh Trivia
Drake Bell and Josh Peck had already worked together before the show on The Amanda Show.
Megan, their little sister, is played by Miranda Cosgrove, who later starred in iCarly.
The “Hug me, brotha!” line became one of the show’s most quoted catchphrases.
The show was set in San Diego, though it was mostly filmed on a soundstage.
Josh lost weight significantly between seasons, something the show never commented on.
Crazy Steve, played by Jerry Trainor, was later reused in iCarly.
The spherical room in their house had no windows—just a painted-on skyline.
Helen, their boss, was played by Nickelodeon legend Yvette Nicole Brown.
The episode “Josh Is Done” is considered one of the most emotional moments in Nick sitcom history.
The show ran for four seasons and spawned two TV movies.
iCarly Trivia
Carly’s full name is Carly Shay.
The web show “iCarly” was inspired by the rise of YouTube and web video culture.
Spencer, Carly’s older brother, was originally going to be her dad.
The show was one of the first to integrate web elements directly into the plot.
Sam’s love for meat was inspired by real conversations among the writers.
“Random Dancing” was an improvised element that became a show staple.
The spaghetti tacos were invented for the show but became a real-world food trend.
Freddie’s mom’s overbearing personality was based on classic sitcom tropes.
Gibby’s shirtless antics were written after the actor ad-libbed during an audition.
The series received a reboot in 2021 with the original cast returning.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Nick Versions) Trivia
Nickelodeon acquired the TMNT franchise in 2009 and launched a new animated series in 2012.
The turtles’ bandanas were originally all red in the comics; color-coding came later.
The 2012 version combined 2D expressions with 3D animation.
Donatello was voiced by Rob Paulsen, who originally voiced Raphael in the 1987 series.
The Nick version reimagined April O’Neil as a teenage ally and possible love interest.
Michelangelo often breaks the fourth wall more than the other turtles.
Splinter’s design was changed to resemble a real rat, making him more grounded.
The Kraang were reimagined as a hive-minded alien species.
The 2012 series crossed over with the 1987 series in a special event episode.
Each turtle’s fighting style was based on different real-world martial arts.
Classic & Miscellaneous Nick Characters Trivia
Doug Funnie’s dog Porkchop acts more like a human sidekick than a pet.
Rocko from Rocko’s Modern Life was originally going to be a kangaroo.
Norbert and Daggett from The Angry Beavers were voiced by real-life best friends.
CatDog’s anatomy baffled fans and has never been explained in-universe.
The Wild Thornberrys’ Donnie was voiced by Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Zim from Invader Zim was nearly canceled after Season 1 but got revived due to cult popularity.
Jimmy Neutron started as a test pilot called Johnny Quasar.
As Told by Ginger was one of the first Nicktoons to have characters change outfits regularly.
All That was a sketch comedy show that launched the careers of Kenan Thompson and Amanda Bynes.
My Life as a Teenage Robot was one of the first Nickelodeon shows to blend sci-fi and high school drama.
