Nickelodeon Says SpongeBob <br />Belongs to the LGBTQ+ Community The channel dropped the news in <br />a social media post celebrating <br />Pride Month on June 13. Fans of the show have long questioned <br />the sea sponge's orientation. 'SpongeBob SquarePants' creator <br />Stephen Hillenburg and Nickelodeon <br />previously claimed the character was asexual. In a tweet, Nickelodeon revealed <br />two other members of its LGBTQ+ family. They include Korra from <br />'Legend of Korra' and actor <br />Michael D. Cohen. The 'Avatar' spin-off show has <br />already revealed Korra's sexuality. Cohen, who portrays Schwoz Schwartz <br />on the series 'Henry Danger,' is a transgender male. Nickelodeon, <br />via Twitter
