Lewman, having never worked on the show, was unaware of Hillenburg's anti-romance rule. Vincent Waller said that SpongeBob getting a significant other was 'definitely on the Steve shortlist of NOs.' Sandy and SpongeBob at the Krusty Krab in ' The Way of the Sponge.' Sandy and SpongeBob at the Krusty Krab in ' Someone's in the Kitchen with Sandy.' Sandy dominating SpongeBob during their karate match in No Weenies Allowed
Series creator Stephen Hillenburg stated that he created Sandy as 'a strong female character that could be a good friend to SpongeBob but not a love interest.'
