He has a really popular creepypasta that was written by "Something Man". In said creepypasta, Squidward has a tragedy while performing in front of a crowd, and after this he goes insane and commits suicide.

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Squidward J. Q. Tentacles is a reoccurring character in the SpongeBob SquarePants series, who is SpongeBob’s apathetic next-door neighbor and co-worker. This particular version of Squidward originates from the Squidward's Suicide creepypasta (also known as "Red Mist"), in which Squidward is booed for his clarinet performance and later commits suicide. I'm sorry, SpongeBob. But Gary's with me now. You had your chance and you failed. You have to stop living in the past. Face it, SpongeBob, you're only hurting yourself. ” Squidward looks taller than his old version, that was showcased on Ulka's Channel: "Novatos Team" (Ulka/Pancito) Some may know him as Squidward Tennis Balls and others might call him Squidward Tortellini, but we know and love him as Squidward Tentacles: artist, clarinet player, and Bikini Bottom’s king of sarcasm. Shop for apparel, drinkware, and accessories in the official Squidward collection! Whether you wear the “Sarcasm Only” tee or pour a refreshing drink into the “Squidward Big Face” mug, Squidward would be proud that his talent is finally being recognized.

He has old designs where he was less dull grey, however his form in The Last Goodbye appeared differently as he had less reddish eyes, and less blood on his hands and tears. He is also standing up than kneeling. He also had a third form where he has his shotgun and has darkened eyes, and occasionally stares at the player. Bootleg SpongeBob is a version of SpongeBob who originates from the creepypasta " SpongeBob Bootleg Episode". He is a minigame character in the mod found that can be found within the game files but isn't playable. Bootleg SpongeBob is a creepypasta that was created by "Someone Man", but the image of Bootleg Spongebob was taken from a scene from an original Spongebob Squarepants Episode.