This unique and viral craze that hilariously calls Patrick Star from SpongeBob SquarePants “Subaru” has the internet in a frenzy with the ‘I call Patrick Subaru’ meme
‘I call Patrick Subaru’ which began as an odd remark on a fandom wiki has become a popular online joke that has amused countless TikTok users while leaving many others perplexed.
I Call Patrick Subaru refers to a series of memes that refer to Patrick Star from SpongeBob SquarePants as Subaru and the memes originate from a comment thread made on the SpongeBob Fandom wiki page for the episode “Gone”.
‘I call Patrick Subaru’ meme meaning as trend goes viral on TikTok and Twitter/X
I Call Patrick Subaru.
Seeing this everywhere and its only been a day. Check yourself. https://t.co/qy4eDli3zc
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40k mc pic.twitter.com/doR9VwMpTM— Professor Steel⚔️ (@TheProf_Steel) March 4, 2025
The origin of the ‘I call Patrick Subaru’ may be found in a comment thread on the SpongeBob SquarePants fandom wiki page for the episode “Gone” on March 5, 2021. When SpongeBob awakens in this episode, he discovers that everyone in Bikini Bottom has suddenly vanished.
With the comment, “I hate that even Subaru took part in no SpongeBob day what kind of best friend is he?” user Kmh1481 bemoaned Patrick’s lack of devotion during the episode.
A curious reaction resulted from this: “Who’s Subaru?” In response, Kmh1481 said, “I call Patrick Subaru.” On February 17, 2025, X user punishedvia shared a screenshot of the comments, garnering over 101,000 likes, drawing attention to the exchange that had previously gone unreported.
We can just do whatever we want in this world
Like call Patrick Subaru
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— Drew (Huang Mode) (@DeadassDrew) March 4, 2025
Redditor u/grantpantwhycant, who in 2024 used the identical pseudonym for Patrick in the SpongeBob subreddit, is purportedly connected to the account Kmh1481.
Popularity on TikTok
On TikTok, the meme gained enormous popularity by early March 2025. The meme was shared by TikToker walt.jr.official on March 3 and has over 7 million views.
That same day, bstcopperplayer1 amusingly accused “Subaru” of stealing SpongeBob’s job in another post that received 2.2 million views.
Why dose he call Patrick Subaru? dose anyone know?
— Ilovespongebobandvape (@spongebobanvape) March 4, 2025
On March 4, TikToker cookieslayer_227 posted a humorous skit that received 1.6 million views. In the humorous comedy, SpongeBob calls Patrick Subaru and confronts him for betraying him during “No SpongeBob Day.” In response, Patrick says his famous words, “No, this is Patrick.”
The bizarre character of the fad, which has its roots in the irrationality of online humour, appeals to meme enthusiasts and TikTok’s FlopTok culture. Many viewers who are not familiar with the origin are nevertheless perplexed despite its widespread appeal.
The meme’s continued growth demonstrates once more how even the most specialized online moments can become popular.