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“Squidward Looking Out the Window” meme: meaning, origin and common card

Squidward Looking Out the Window is a SpongeBob SquarePants reaction image in which Squidward watches SpongeBob and Patrick having fun outside while he is stuck alone indoors.

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The “Squidward Looking Out the Window” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Squidward Looking Out the Window” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22600 of the collection, and the 91st best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Squidward Looking Out the Window” meme mean?

The image captures being excluded while everyone else enjoys themselves. The gap between the wild energy of SpongeBob and Patrick outdoors and Squidward’s gloomy face behind the glass makes the situation instantly recognizable. People post it for envy, regret or resignation: seeing friends out partying while you work, or watching others play a game you cannot afford. It also works as a labeling template, with each character assigned a different role.

Where does the “Squidward Looking Out the Window” meme come from?

The image comes from the SpongeBob episode “That Sinking Feeling”, first aired on 8 July 2010, which shows Squidward watching SpongeBob and Patrick through his window. According to Know Your Meme, its first use as a reaction image dates to 8 December 2013 on Tumblr, where the post passed 204,000 notes. It then reached Twitter with captions about juniors watching graduating seniors. In 2017, versions labeled with console brands and a post about envy toward Super Mario Odyssey players revived it. The Know Your Meme entry was added on 10 November 2017.

  1. 8 July 2010Episode “That Sinking Feeling” airs, containing the scene.
  2. 8 December 2013First known use as a reaction image, on Tumblr.
  3. 27 October 2017A Tumblr post about envy toward Super Mario Odyssey players revives the image.
  4. 10 November 2017The meme is added to Know Your Meme.

How to use the “Squidward Looking Out the Window” meme

  • Captioning the moment friends go out and you stay home.
  • Reacting to a game or product you cannot afford.
  • Labeling the characters: yourself at the office, coworkers on vacation.

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The “Squidward Looking Out the Window” card in MyMemeCards

Squidward Looking Out the Window card
NumberNo. 22600
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 76
Fame50/100 · #91 of 298
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Suggested by@fbvn
Rarities of the Memes World series 76: 298 cards
  • Common15753%
  • Rare9532%
  • Epic4515%
  • Legendary10.3%

How to get the “Squidward Looking Out the Window” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Squidward Looking Out the Window comes out of the Memes World series 76 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the Squidward Looking Out the Window meme come from?

From the SpongeBob SquarePants episode “That Sinking Feeling”, first aired on 8 July 2010.

What does it mean?

It expresses jealousy and the feeling of being left out while others have fun.

How is it used?

As a reaction image or as a template where Squidward, SpongeBob and Patrick get new labels.

How do I get the Squidward Looking Out the Window meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Squidward Looking Out the Window” is a common card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Squidward Looking Out the Window card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Know Your Meme — Squidward Looking Out the Window · checked on October 18, 2026.

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