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: Patrick is shown at his absolute most destructive and incompetent. He eats all of Gary's food right in front of him, holds SpongeBob's written instructions upside down while complaining about his handwriting, and actively endangers Gary's life.

Pet Sitter Pat - SpongeBob SquarePants (Series 8, Episode 124) [S9E13] Pet Sitter Pat

: SpongeBob asks Patrick to pet-sit Gary while he attends his grandmother's birthday party.

: Unlike classic slapstick where characters bounce back, the abuse Gary suffers feels mean-spirited and stressful rather than funny. Pet Sitter Pat - SpongeBob SquarePants (Series 8,

S8, E124: SpongeBob asks Patrick to pet-sit Gary while he's away at his Grandma's birthday party. ‎Apple TV

The episode is heavily criticized within the SpongeBob community and by online animation reviewers. The primary complaints center around a few key elements: ‎Apple TV The episode is heavily criticized within

: Despite Patrick flooding the house and nearly burning him alive, the episode ends with Gary happily reading Patrick a bedtime story. SpongeBob returns to a ruined, flooded home and completely ignores the destruction.