Rick and Morty

Rick and Morty is an American adult animated science fiction sitcom created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon for Cartoon Network's late-night programming block Adult Swim. The show follows the adventures of an eccentric, alcoholic scientist named Rick Sanchez and his good-hearted but fretful grandson Morty Smith, who split their time between domestic life and interdimensional adventures.

Characters

1. Rick Sanchez
2. Morty Smith
3. Summer Smith
4. Jerry Smith
5. Beth Smith
6. Birdperson
7. Mr. Poopybutthole
8. Squanchy
9. Snowball
10. Tammy

Programming References

The show often features pop culture references, including numerous nods to video games, movies, and TV shows. Several programming references have also been made throughout the show, including:

"The Ricks Must Be Crazy" (Season 2, Episode 6)

In this episode, Rick travels inside the microverse battery of his spaceship and meets the beings generating the power. During his stay, Rick creates a generator that uses the energy of a miniverse to power the microverse, calling it a "box within a box". This is a reference to the concept of a virtual machine, which emulates a complete computer system within another system.

"Mortynight Run" (Season 2, Episode 2)

In this episode, Morty tries to sell a "Morphizer" to an alien. During the transaction, Morty explains that the device is "open source". This is a reference to the concept of open-source software, which is software with a source code that can be freely distributed and modified.

"The Ricklantis Mixup" (Season 3, Episode 7)

In this episode, a group of Ricks and Mortys from different dimensions converge on a version of Atlantis that exists in an interdimensional gap. One character, a "simple Rick" who lives a happy life making cookies, is used by the Citadel of Ricks to produce a chemical that enhances a Rick's ability to control his emotions. This is a reference to the concept of brain-computer interfaces, which allow humans to control computers and machines using their thoughts.

Conclusion

Rick and Morty is a wildly popular show that appeals to both sci-fi enthusiasts and general audiences alike. Its clever writing, pop culture references, and entertaining characters have made it a staple of Adult Swim's late-night programming. The show's use of programming references is just one of the many reasons why it has become such a beloved and unique show.