How Long Has Rick And Morty Been Out

Okay, let's talk Rick and Morty. It feels like it's been around forever, right? Like, did it even *not* exist at some point? My brain struggles to remember a pre-Rick-and-Morty world.

So, the big question: How long have we actually been subjected to (or blessed with, depending on your view) the interdimensional escapades of our favorite mad scientist and his grandson? Let's dive in!

The Official Timeline

Officially, Rick and Morty premiered way back in 2013. Yes, 2013! That's... a while. Some of you were probably still in high school then. Some weren’t even born!

July 2013, to be exact. Feel old yet? Because I do. That makes the show a little over a decade old at this point. Ten years of burps, portals, and existential dread.

But Here's My Unpopular Opinion...

Okay, here's where things get spicy. I think it *feels* longer than ten years. Way longer. Like, Simpsons-level "been on TV forever" longer.

Why? Well, think about it. The show's impact has been HUGE. It's permeated meme culture, t-shirts, even McDonald's Szechuan sauce fiascos. The cultural footprint of Rick and Morty is massive.

It also feels like the seasons are spaced out by, well, eons. We wait, and we wait, and we wait for more episodes. This makes the time between seasons stretch out in our minds. Doesn’t it?

The Perception Problem

Plus, the show is constantly referenced. Even if you don’t actively watch it, you probably see Rick and Morty memes, hear quotes, or know someone obsessed with it. It's unavoidable!

This constant presence in our lives warps our perception of time. It's like that one song you hate but can't escape hearing everywhere. You feel like you've been listening to it for a lifetime, even if it only came out last year. This is the Rick and Morty effect.

So, How Long *Does* It Feel?

Honestly? To me, Rick and Morty feels like it’s been on for at least 20 years. Maybe even longer. Am I crazy? Probably.

But think about it. Shows like SpongeBob SquarePants, which premiered in 1999, have that same "always been there" vibe. Rick and Morty is rapidly approaching that status, at least in my mind.

The intensity and cultural saturation of Rick and Morty have compressed time. It's like a black hole of pop culture, distorting the space-time continuum of my television viewing experience.

In Conclusion

So, technically, Rick and Morty has been around for just over a decade. But culturally? Emotionally? It feels like a lifetime. It's become a modern classic.

And honestly, that's a testament to the show's impact. Love it or hate it, Rick and Morty has made a mark. I mean, who doesn’t know who Rick Sanchez is? It's hard to escape the Morty madness!

Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe I'm just losing my mind. But I stand by my unpopular opinion: Rick and Morty feels older than it actually is. And that, my friends, is the wubba lubba dub-dub truth!