User blog:AustinDR/Thank You, Stephen Hillenburg



Decided to do this when I learned the news. He was one of the people who I really looked up to when I was growing up, and I actually ended up learning a lot from watching his show such as how there's nothing wrong with being different, and he also inspired me in some ways with what I draw or my sense of humor. Hillenburg was a special kind of precious jewel that cannot be replicated. He chose to become a cartoonist after working as a marine biologist for some years, and his show first premiered when he was 38. It just goes to show that you shouldn't give up on your dreams, and that it takes dedication. Hillenburg had inspired not only people from my generation, but he was also influencing those kids that are the new generation of kids who will grow up on the show. I can just see it.

Thank you for everything, Stephen Hillenburg. You will always be a goofy goober.