ONE
Bubbles swoosh by, and there’s the Krusty Krab. Squidward in voiceover asks Spongebob to make a Krabby Patty. Inside, Squid watches Spongebob cook.
TWO
One by one the ingredients for a Patty pass in through Spongebob’s spongey holes. When they’re all in, Spongebob shakes himself to mix, and magically pulls the completed burger out from under Squid’s nose. The Krabby Patty itself, and this is the first time we get a good look at it, is The Trouble.
THREE
A shiny drawing of a Krabby Patty inserts here. It’s so amazing, regular animation can’t convey its magnificence.
FOUR
The Patty starts to dance and bobble toward the door. Is it haunted?
Mr. Krabs stabs it with his foot and pulls out a magnifying glass. Ohhhh, yes! Here he is for the first time: Plankton!
He wants the Patty formula. Mr. Krabs spins him on a plate like a flying saucer and sends him back to the Chum Bucket. (The Chum Bucket!)
Later, when Spongebob walks home from work, Plankton tries to bribe and trick him into giving him a Patty. Spongebob knows, though. Sometimes he’s ridiculously innocent and naive, and sometimes, like here, he sees through the manipulation. He leaves.
SWITCH
Bedtime. Spongebob says goodnight to Gary. (“Meow.”)
FIVE
Plankton, hiding and waiting, enters Spongebob’s head (body?) through a spongey hole in order to robot control his brain.
Yes, it’s really that eccentric and wonderful. Spongebob walks with stiff legs and does as Plankton commands while delivering a running commentary. (“You’re RIGHT, Gary!”) Walls cannot stop him. He’s in one side and out the other of the Krusty Krab, Patty in hand.
At the Chum Bucket Plankton introduces the Analyzer. Just put in the Patty and he’ll know the formula! Spongebob tries to hold on, but Plankton controls his fingers. Losing the battle, Spongebob apologizes to the Krabby Patty and recognizes its steamy goodness.
SIX
Another insert. This is a photo of a real life burger. The stakes are increased from the Three!
SEVEN
Plankton drools. And then he drops his controller and reaches for the Patty. Oh, Plankton, you maniacal, intemperate little fool.
EIGHT
Plankton falls into the Analyzer. The computer (it’s not Karen yet!) analyzes him, and then traps him in the screen.
NINE
Spongebob takes the Patty in a comforting way and heads home. Plankton helplessly rants.