Animation sure but what type?

One of the issues I am facing currently is trying to decide on the type of animation I want to use in my short film.

I was so sure that animation was animation but the more I research, the more I see that maybe it's not so simple after all.

The appeal of using stick figures is still here but I got a pertinent question from the audience I pitched my idea to.

"Is it going to be like Spongebob Squarepants?"

Hmmm... As much as I would like it to be, it might not really be so feasible and might be too anchored in animation for me to do it justice.

Stick figures makes more sense since it involves basic animation and can be done using After Effects and VideoScribe.

But struggling at the moment to reach a decision! :(

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.