I’ve never seen that SpongeBob gag either. But Mr Bean is a real person and people do have perfume sensitivities and allergic reactions. (My father had an ugly clash at work with one woman who apparently wore a lot of perfume and he was convinced was causing him headaches and other problems.)
To clarify, this is a fictional example and not a personal anecdote in desperate need of unpacking: https://mrbean.fandom.com/wiki/The_Return_of_Mr._Bean#Act_Two:_Shopping
I mean, it’s a joke for a reason. SpongeBob had its “daring escape through the perfume department” gag, too.
I’ve never seen that SpongeBob gag either. But Mr Bean is a real person and people do have perfume sensitivities and allergic reactions. (My father had an ugly clash at work with one woman who apparently wore a lot of perfume and he was convinced was causing him headaches and other problems.)
Sorry, yes, this is what I was also getting at, that the joke has basis in reality. My comment was not worded very well.
Haha, yes, hopefully that is obvious to most readers, but one never knows!