How actually talented was Squidward? I mean he can paint, dance,

Yeah, but he's mediocre at all those things.

Jack of all trades
Master of none

He's great at everything artistic when he's not up his own ass and is properly encouraged.

But his efforts are typically driven by vanity rather than an appreciation for art. His art and music is always shit when he does it in pursuit of fame rather than creating something beautiful, but always seems to be very good when he's just doing it because he's in a good mood or when he's trying to make a point. Or if he's just fucking pissed.

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>>92018491

>implying this isn't the peak of artistry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIR9_F8kl2g

filthy plebs

>>92018590
w-what the?!?!

>>92018471
too much of a stuckup to actually make anything good when it comes to music and painting, as for dancing he doesnt really do that a lot in the show

Squidward is a interesting character. He shows us the vanity of living without purpose. It is only when he puts heart into his work that he truly feels alive.

>>92018590
*throws fruit*

>>92018471
His vanity and ego holds him back.