The show features a nonsensical mix of:
* Loud explosions: The show features a lot of explosions, both big and small, that are very loud and jarring.
* Screaming characters: The characters in the show are constantly screaming, yelling, and making other loud noises.
* Blaring music: The show's music is very loud and intense, often changing abruptly and jarringly.
The "idiot box" is a fictional show designed to be incredibly loud and obnoxious, and it's this loudness that causes SpongeBob and Patrick to become increasingly agitated and lose their minds.