Morty seems to represent our inner scared timid self while Rick seems to represent our inner projected/desired self. Nerdy introverts can relate to this duality

Morty seems to represent our inner scared timid self while Rick seems to represent our inner projected/desired self. Nerdy introverts can relate to this duality I think. The science and pop references are just frosting on top of the themes we can relate to, like a broken family struggling to hold itself together, struggling to understand your kids, struggling to connect with your parents, and so on. Similar to Futurama, the science reference where great, but when I think of the show I remember the dog sitting in front of the pizza shop waiting for fry before the science gags.