'Rick and Morty' 9/11 Joke Draws Mixed Criticism From Viewers (via Fox411)
"Watching Rick and Morty and I’m wondering. Now that the Covid19 is the single greatest death event of the 21st century will 9/11 joke become more mainstream?" one Twitter user wrote.
Another person believed it was off-putting, writing, "@RickandMorty this season sucks and on top of it your making 9/11 jokes? How about instead of making two shows that suck make one good one?""Rick and Morty just referenced 9/11 and y’all are not looking good rn," another criticized the show.But another viewer took to Twitter to speak about the creators' craft. "Rick and morty man, you gotta be creative and bold to joke about 9/11 and pearl harbor like that.
Several were left speechless by the gag, resorting to jaw-dropping emojis while others used a mixture of laughing and crying faces to share their reactions.Others claimed viewers weren't appreciating the show for its comedic effect. One fan defended the series, saying, "#RickandMorty made a joke about 9/11. Only when we can laugh can we properly heal. Stop being outraged about it! FFS.
"What's with all the hate on the latest Rick and Morty episode? Because of the overused 9/11 joke? I thought they had admitted to the fact that it was overused/a cheap shot?" another argued on the social media platform.Others who did not take offense admitted to breaking out in "hearty laughter" and dubbed it a "really good" and "f---ing hilarious" episode. Adult Swim is airing new episodes of "Rick and Morty" on Sundays at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT.
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