Lady Upturn

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Fictional SpongeBob SquarePants Character

Lady Upturn
'SpongeBob SquarePants' character
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Lady Upturn as she appears in SpongeBob SquarePants
First appearanceKrusty Katering
Created by Stephen Hillenburg
Voiced by Sirena Irwin/Lori Alan
In-universe information
Species Fish
Gender Female
Occupation Socialite / Camper ( Kamp Koral )
NationalityBikini Bottomite

Lady Mildred Upturn CCCXXXIII is a fictional character in the animated television franchise SpongeBob SquarePants , created by Nickelodeon. She first appeared in the ninth-season episode "Krusty Katering". Originally a minor background character, Lady Upturn became a frequently recurring supporting character from season 10 onward, appearing in many episodes as well as the spin-off shows Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years and The Patrick Star Show.

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The character is voiced by Sirena Irwin (and Lori Alan in moving Bubble Bass), who has stated that Lady Upturn is one of her favorite roles to perform in the franchise. Lady Upturn is characterized as a wealthy and aristocratic socialite with a distinctive, posh personality. She has since become one of the more prominent recurring fish characters in the series. [1]

Concept and creation

Lady Upturn was designed by the SpongeBob SquarePants production team during the later seasons of the series, and she made her first appearance in the season 9 episode "Krusty Karenting". From season 10 onward, she was integrated more regularly into the background cast of Bikini Bottom.

In the spin-off Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years , the character was given an expanded role as one of the privileged campers in the Yacht Cabin, interacting frequently with SpongeBob and other campers. In The Patrick Star Show , she continues to make appearances as part of the supporting ensemble. [2]

Character

Lady Upturn is depicted as a wealthy fish with an upper-class demeanor. She is often shown as a Stereotypical rich women, she is very greedy and offended when she sees poeple not being obedient towards her. She also owns a Mansion and A Jewelry Store called “Upturns”. In Kamp Koral , she is portrayed as a camper who also serves as a junior counselor figure. Her elegant design and posh voice highlight her role as a socialite character within the series. [3] She is also known for her Catchphrase “I Feel Offended!”

Voice

The character is voiced by actress Sirena Irwin (and Lori Alan in the episode “Moving Bubble Bass”) who has worked on various roles in the SpongeBob franchise. Irwin has mentioned in official podcast interviews that Lady Upturn is one of her favorite character to voice. [4] Irwin’s performance emphasizes Lady Upturn’s aristocratic personality, using an exaggeratedly refined tone.

Appearances

Lady Upturn debuted in the season 9 episode "Krusty Katering". She has since appeared in numerous episodes across later seasons of the main series, particularly from season 10 onward. She is also a regular supporting character in the spin-off series Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years and The Patrick Star Show . [5]

Reception

Although initially a background character, Lady Upturn has gained more prominence through the SpongeBob spin-offs. She was given a dedicated episode of the official SpongeBob podcast, and the show’s official social media accounts have highlighted her with clips from her. Fans of the series have noted her frequent appearances and unique personality, distinguishing her from other recurring fish characters. [6]

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