The 'Misspelling SpongeBob In The GIF Tab' meme refers to a viral internet phenomenon where users warn others not to search for variations of the character's name in built-in GIF search engines like Tenor or Discord. Often, a simple typo—specifically changing 'Bob' to 'Boob'—results in uncensored or disturbing content appearing due to weak filtering systems. The meme typically utilizes reaction images of characters looking traumatized or shocked to represent the user's experience after seeing the results. It gained significant traction on platforms like TikTok and Reddit as a bait-and-switch style joke, warning innocent users about the hidden 'dark side' of seemingly safe search terms and the immediate regret that follows the discovery.