LIDO BEACH, N.Y. (April 23) -- When her best friend turned purple, Miriam Starobin's thoughts turned to yellow -- cartoon hero SpongeBob SquarePants.
The denizen of fictional undersea Bikini Bottom was being credited today with inspiring a lifesaving rescue during music class at a seaside school earlier this week.
12-Year-Old Miriam Starobin Helps Choking Friend Allyson Golden, Credits 'SpongeBob' - AOL News