The New York Times reported: 'it's safe to assume that the starfish's nominal opponent, a minor character named Larry the Lobster, doesn't stand a chance.' Nickelodeon had to think of an unfamiliar character for Patrick's 'competition,' so they chose Larry. In the end, it was not an actual contest, but an advertisement for a week of Patrick-themed episodes. In the event Patrick For President, viewers and fans were asked to choose between Patrick and Larry the Lobster for Bikini Bottom's future president. In ' Band Geeks,' it is stated that Larry's heart once gave out from too many tanning pills, and in ' Roller Cowards,' he is revealed to have a bad armpit odor that is caused by adrenaline. Larry is very popular and is idolized by many other beachgoers. He regularly goes to Bikini Bottom's beach, Goo Lagoon and works as a lifeguard there as seen most notably in ' SpongeGuard on Duty.' Larry is one of the strongest creatures in Bikini Bottom. He is always seen in blue or green swim trunks, even when he is not at the beach. Larry is a bodybuilder and is often seen competing or working out with other sea creatures.
