Around the Fur

Around the Fur is a dark comedy spinoff about SpongeBob and Sandy's relationship going bad after SpongeBob finds a new fetish. It aired on Sponge Network for 10 of its 13 produced episodes Saturday nights at 9pm.

1. Banana in a Fruit Salad - Written by Ponyo Fan
While catching up with his old friend Larry, SpongeBob finds out that he has recently joined the furry lifestyle, something SpongeBob finds incredibly bizarre. Despite originally laughing at his friend hysterically, Larry manages to convince him to go to a 'costume party' that's being arranged that night, with his wife Sandy as his plus one. Sandy is beyond disgusted by the end of the night, but SpongeBob finds himself curious and possibly even aroused by the party, which he tries hard to hide from his wife. (TV-14-DLS) (BBFC 15)

2. Shampooing the Wookie - Written by Ponyo Fan
SpongeBob messages Larry and confesses to him that he's really confused about his feelings after the party. Larry responds, telling him what he's feeling is perfectly normal, and giving him the link to a furry chat room. In the chat room, SpongeBob begins having a private conversation with a girl named Fiona, who encourages him to explore his interest further and try developing a 'fursona'. At the same time, SpongeBob struggles to hide his interest from his wife, who is becoming more and more suspicious... (TV-14-DLS) (BBFC 15)

Soundtrack

 * Brad Paisley - Accidental Racist (opening theme)
 * Eminem - Ass Like That (ending credits)
 * Death Grips - Guillotine
 * Lil B - No Black Person is Ugly
 * Viper - You'll Cowards
 * Deftones (various songs)
 * Double Take - Hot Problems
 * Kitra Williams - You Are My Rose
 * Yung Lean - Hurt
 * Johnny Cash - Hurt
 * Nine Inch Nails - Hurt
 * Merzbow - Spiral Blast

Controversy
Around the Fur was very controversial upon its original airing on Sponge Network due to its portrayal of the furry lifestyle, with many furries coming forward on social networking and claiming it was very offensive and inappropriate for it to be broadcast on public television. A mass starvation was arranged by hundreds of furries until the show was pulled off the air, which lead to Sponge Network pulling the show after its 10th episode. Episodes 11-13 are only available on DVD and iTunes.