In the Season 5 SpongeBob SquarePants episode " To Love a Patty ," SpongeBob becomes infatuated with a perfectly cooked Krabby Patty, taking it on romantic dates and ignoring his friends, even as it rots. This infamous segment, often remembered for its gross-out humor and the song "I Can't Keep My Eyes Off of You," concludes with SpongeBob finally consuming the decaying food. The full episode is available to watch on HBO Max . To Love a Patty | Encyclopedia SpongeBobia | Fandom