Overthinking the RICK & MORTY Copypasta – Wisecrack Vlog with Jared

The video dissects the infamous Rick and Morty Copypasta, exploring its humor, literary references, and philosophical claims. It delves into the Copypasta's origins, its exaggerated claims about the show's intellectual depth, and the supposed connections to Russian nihilism and literature. The analysis highlights the absurdity of the Copypasta while acknowledging some logical connections, ultimately concluding that Rick and Morty serves as a cultural artifact introducing nihilistic ideas to a broad audience.

What is a copypasta?

• A type of computer virus

• A type of pasta dish

• A viral block of text copied and pasted online

• A meme format involving images

What is the purpose of a copypasta in online discussions?

• To mock or troll the original post

• To entertain with jokes

• To summarize a long article

• To provide factual information

What is the main claim of the Rick and Morty Copypasta?

• The show is based on true events

• The show requires a high IQ to understand

• The show is only for children

• The show is a parody of other cartoons

What is the tone of the Rick and Morty Copypasta?

• Joyful and celebratory

• Sarcastic and mocking

• Serious and academic

• Sad and melancholic

Which philosophical outlook is associated with Rick's character in the copypasta?

• Absurdism

• Stoicism

• Existentialism

• Nihilism

Which organization is mentioned in the copypasta as influencing Rick's philosophy?

• The Bolsheviks

• The Mensheviks

• Narodnaya Volya

• The Decembrists

What is the supposed literary reference for Rick's catchphrase 'Wobble Lubba Dub Dub'?

• War and Peace

• Fathers and Sons

• Crime and Punishment

• The Brothers Karamazov

What is the main criticism of the copypasta's literary references?

• They are too obscure

• They are overly complex

• They are inaccurate and random

• They are too simplistic

What is the main theme explored in the comparison between Rick and Morty and Russian literature?

• Realism

• Romanticism

• Surrealism

• Nihilism

How does the video suggest Rick and Morty functions in modern culture?

• As a political satire

• As a simple comedy show

• As a children's educational program

• As a cultural artifact introducing nihilistic ideas