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Because he is a sea sponge.

Sea sponges are well known for their porous qualities, which explains why spongebob shrinks and dries out if removed from the water and swells up when exposed to a liquid or semi liquid substance.

Although, more accurately, Sponge Bob does not suck, he absorbs.

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