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The episode underscores their contrasting personalities—SpongeBob's earnestness and Squidward’s hidden empathy—creating comedy grounded in character development rather than mere slapstick. Such depth is part of what elevates the episode beyond simple humor.

Humor, Prediction, and Character Integrity

A hallmark of "Pizza Delivery" is its inventive humor that remains unpredictable and fresh. It avoids falling into Flanderization—where characters become one-dimensional—by maintaining the complexity of SpongeBob's innocence and enthusiasm. For example, SpongeBob's reluctance to drive the boat—despite obvious opportunities for chaos—is both humorous and character-true.