The article discusses hidden references to other Nickelodeon shows in the animated series "The Loud House". Specifically, it highlights several nods to "SpongeBob SquarePants", including a poster featuring a sponge, a starfish, and a squid, as well as a scene where the character Lisa watches a TV show featuring a smiling sponge and starfish. Additionally, the article notes that the voice actress Jill Talley, who voices Rita Loud, also voices Karen Plankton in "SpongeBob SquarePants". Other references to classic Nickelodeon shows include "Rugrats", "Hey Arnold!", "Avatar: The Last Airbender", "Jimmy Neutron", and "Invader Zim". The article also mentions a reference to the Beatles' song "Yellow Submarine" and a nod to the cartoon character Bullwinkle.
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1. The Loud House is a Nickelodeon show that pays tribute to other great Nickelodeon shows.
2. The show has several nods to SpongeBob SquarePants.
3. The Loud House overtook SpongeBob SquarePants in ratings.
4. The episode "Friend or Foe" features a poster with a crab, starfish, squid, and a sponge, which is an homage to SpongeBob SquarePants characters.
5. The first episode of The Loud House features a TV screen showing a familiar-looking show featuring a smiling sponge and starfish, which is a reference to SpongeBob SquarePants.
6. Jill Talley provides the voice for both Rita Loud and Karen Plankton from SpongeBob SquarePants.
7. John DiMaggio voices several characters in The Loud House, including Chunk, Flip, and Mr. Grouse.
8. The episode "Link or Swim" features elderly characters from classic Nickelodeon shows, including Lou Pickles from Rugrats and Grandpa Phil from Hey Arnold!
9. The episode "Out of the Picture" features a yearbook photo of Lisa that is a reference to a SpongeBob SquarePants episode of the same name.
10. The episode "Legends" pays tribute to the Nickelodeon game show "Legends of the Hidden Temple".
11. The theme song of The Loud House features a tune that was also featured in the SpongeBob SquarePants movie from 2004.
12. The episode "The Butterfly Effect" features a scene where Lola gets hit in the face with a ball, which is a reference to a similar scene in The Brady Bunch.
13. The episode "Space Invader" features a trash can with a smiling starfish on the side, which is a reference to Patrick Star from SpongeBob SquarePants.
14. The episode "The Sweet Spot" features Lincoln reading a magazine with a picture of a yellow submarine, which is a reference to the Beatles song "Yellow Submarine" or possibly a SpongeBob SquarePants Easter egg.
15. The episode "Oh Brother" features a title card that is also used in the Nickelodeon show "Dexter's Laboratory".
16. The episode "Attention Deficit" features a bottle of glue that says "Tough", which is a reference to the cartoon "Tough Puppy".
17. The episode "Come Sail Away" features a moose wearing hockey gear that looks like the cartoon character Bullwinkle.