The 7/25/2005 SpongeBob Glitch refers to a famous internet creepypasta and urban legend involving a supposedly corrupted broadcast of SpongeBob SquarePants. The lore claims that on July 25, 2005, a localized glitch caused the character's face to appear distorted and terrifying, leading to rumors of cursed media. While the story is a product of internet horror fiction, the glitchy image became a viral staple in the 'lost media' and 'analog horror' communities. Today, the meme is used both to genuinely unsettle viewers and to ironically mock the trope of hyper-realistic or 'scary' versions of childhood cartoons, fitting perfectly into the trend of nostalgic digital dread.