These sources explore the potential consequences of altering the personalities and dynamics of several beloved cartoon characters. They examine how changes to characters like Squidward, SpongeBob, Patrick, Plankton, and Rainbow Dash would dramatically affect the storylines, humor, and themes of their respective shows, including SpongeBob SquarePants and My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. Each source analyzes the implications of various character transformations, such as Squidward becoming less rude, Plankton becoming successful, and Patrick becoming intelligent, offering insights into how these changes would impact the relationships between characters and the overall tone of the shows