Squidward says that he could get the award if he wanted to, and SpongeBob asks him to prove it. Krabs warns SpongeBob that Squidward might get the new Employee of the Month Award, and since SpongeBob has 26 consecutive awards (and wants a 27th), he starts worrying. Krabs is only giving it to him so he'll work harder for less money, but SpongeBob doesn't believe him. However, Squidward tells SpongeBob that the award is a scam, and Mr.
Employee of the Month: At the Krusty Krab, SpongeBob reminds Squidward that today is the beginning of judging for the Employee of the Month Award. Krabs congratulates SpongeBob on his success at the prom, and the real SpongeBob appears to retrieve his wax dummy of himself (which was seen earlier in the episode), and carries it off, laughing. Pearl says goodnight to SpongeBob as she returns home, and tries to get SpongeBob's attention, but as she does so SpongeBob appears to be frozen. SpongeBob apologizes, and Pearl says even though it was a disaster, it was really fun. An angry mob forms and lifts up Pearl and SpongeBob, who think this means that they are popular until the mob throws them out of the building. However, this results in many injuries and mass destruction. They begin doing a dance called "The Sponge," which everyone else soon begins doing. This ultimately succeeds, and Pearl and SpongeBob join the prom dance. Pearl, feeling sorry for him, attempts to console him and restore his confidence. SpongeBob, after having broken everything at the prom, runs into the ladies' restroom crying. However, SpongeBob's costume soon begins malfunctioning, resulting in disaster and severely embarrassing Pearl. On the night of the prom, things initially work well for SpongeBob and Pearl. At home, using a magazine as a guide, SpongeBob dresses up and uses extremely long artificial legs to make himself look "long, tan, and handsome" for Pearl. Pearl doesn't want to be embarrassed by SpongeBob, and begs him to do his best not to. Ultimately, he chooses that SpongeBob should be the one that has to go with her. He then suggest he takes Squidward or one of the restaurant's customers to the prom, but she continues crying, which causes the earthquake to become worse. Krabs suggests taking himself, but she starts crying, causing an earthquake. Krabs asks her what's wrong, and she explains that her prom date has just dumped her, and the prom is tomorrow night. The Chaperone: At the Krusty Krab, Pearl runs in crying so profusely that her tears begin literally flooding the restaurant.The synopsis below may give away important plot points.