A woman has banned 'SpongeBob SquarePants' from her house because it makes her want to eat sponges.

SpongeBob SquarePants

SpongeBob SquarePants

Candice Knox has been forced to ban the cartoon from being watched at home, and has to keep an emergency supply of absorbing products in her handbag as well as the glove compartment in her car to feed her unusual craving during the day.

Speaking about her eating habits, the 36-year-old woman told the Daily Mirror newspaper: '''SpongeBob SquarePants' is banned in my house due to the fact it makes my mouth water every time it comes on television. If SpongeBob ever had visit our beautiful country, I would advise him not to come to the East Rand, it's just safer that way.''

However, it isn't just the sight of a yellow porous object that sets her off salivating, as the smell of a wet sponge is enough to .