The 1999 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards is notable for several reasons. Some of us might remember it for the night Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore (“The Wedding Singer”) swept the “favorite actor/actress” category. Others might remember the powerhouse performance of Britney Spears, live from Universal CityWalk in Orlando. However, the most notable, famous, and impactful event from that year’s show didn’t even happen until after host Rosie O’Donnell said her goodbyes and the final tank of slime was dropped. I am of course talking about the premiere of SpongeBob Squarepants.
