What is squidward?

• Name: Squidward Tentacles
• Species: An anthropomorphic squid (though often mistakenly referred to as an octopus). You can read more about anthropomorphic%20squids.
• Occupation: Cashier at the Krusty%20Krab.
• Personality: Grumpy, cynical, self-centered, and often pessimistic. He dreams of being a respected artist and musician. Information about being%20an%20artist can be found here.
• Residence: Lives in an Easter Island head-shaped house between Spongebob%20Squarepants and Patrick%20Star's houses.
• Hobbies: Playing the clarinet (though he's not very good), painting, and generally trying to enjoy peace and quiet.
• Relationships: He dislikes his neighbors, Spongebob and Patrick, but is sometimes shown to have a begrudging tolerance or even affection for them. He has a rivalry with his Krusty Krab co-worker Spongebob%20Squarepants.
• Appearance: Tall and slender, with a large nose and six tentacles (despite his name).