Even Rick & Morty Admit Their Fans Can Be Toxic

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While Rick and Morty is one of the most popular adult animation series currently running, with a number of comic book spin-offs providing even more Rick and Morty content, some fans of the series have spoiled the fun, proving toxic in terms of misguided elitism. Elitism based on a grasp of basic aspects of science fiction and non-conventional humor is one thing, but actions carried out by fans in the real world is alarming–something even Rick and Morty admits is true.

The most recent example of Rick and Morty having a real world impact on its fans came when McDonald’s re-released Szechuan Sauce after it was featured in the first episode of Rick and Morty season 3. Since it was just a one-day promotion done for fun because of the beloved show, McDonald’s restaurants quickly ran out of the sauce, leading to a number of reports and social media videos of fans being aggressive with employees–throwing giant fits because they didn’t get the sauce Rick told them to try.

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In Rick and Morty: Corporate Assets #4 by James Asmus and Jarrett Williams, Morty has unwittingly signed over his and Rick’s life rights to an intergalactic corporation that subsequently floods the market with Rick and Morty content and merchandise. In this issue, Rick and Morty became their own fictional counterparts after being trapped in a Rick and Morty comic book. In an effort to escape, Rick uses his influence from the fictional world to create a social media challenge known as the 'Rick and Morty Challenge.' The parameters of the challenge are to buy Rick and Morty glow sticks, crack them open, and drink the fluid inside, then post the video on social media. Little do fans