chapter one Deep in the Pacific Ocean way below the tropical isle of Bikini Atoll lies the underwater city of Bikini Bottom It isn't on any map because no one could possibly chart a place like Bikini Bottom In this underwater paradise fish walk clams talk and the Krusty Krab home of the Krabby Patty is just down the block Bikini Bottom is also the home of Squidward Tentacles Just about everything annoys this whiny and bitter squid If
Squidward had his way he would be left alone to play his beloved clarinet and work on his gallery of self-portraits On one particular day Squidward was cooking up a simply spectacular dish Wow Squidward exclaimed admiring his work This is the best soufflé I've ever created The soufflé was in the shape of a little mountain On top sat a miniature version of Squidward sitting on a throne under a little palm tree He looked like the king of the world- or at least the king of his little world Squidward tasted his culinary creation Mmm congratulations Chef You're a genius he declared But wait A dish like this calls for my best eating attire Quickly Squidward threw off his apron He jumped into a bath and started scrubbing I am the greatest chef on the ocean floor
