Rick and Morty Clothing, Accessories & Figures

The basic premise of Rick and Morty revolves around the outrageous, intergalactic, and interdimensional adventures of Rick Sanchez, a cynical, genius but morally questionable alcoholic scientist, and his anxiety-prone and easily influenced grandson, Morty Smith. Rick has re-entered the life of his daughter, Beth, and resides in the Smith family home, where he uses the garage as his personal laboratory, creating inventions that defy logic. He frequently drags Morty on dangerous and absurd missions across the universe and into alternate dimensions, using his interdimensional portal gun. The series combines dark humor, satire, science fiction, and existential questions, exploring themes such as nihilism, the existence of meaning, dysfunctional family relationships, and the moral consequences of limitless power. Despite the cynicism and nihilistic nature of many episodes, the show also touches upon deep emotional issues, highlighting the complex grandfather-grandson relationship and the impact of their actions on the family environment.

The main characters of Rick and Morty form a dysfunctional yet memorable family, with their dynamics driving the plot and highlighting the show's central themes. Rick Sanchez is the hyper-intelligent, cynical grandfather-scientist, whose nihilism and self-centeredness often cause problems, yet he possesses unexpected moments of vulnerability. Morty Smith is Rick's grandson, a good-hearted but anxious and often traumatized teenager, who, despite his reservations, follows Rick on his adventures, gradually developing his own independence. Beth Smith is Rick's daughter and Morty's mother, a successful but discontented horse surgeon-veterinarian, who tries to balance her love for her father with her frustration at his actions. Jerry Smith is Beth's husband and Morty's father, an insecure, unemployed, and often clumsy man, who is frequently the subject of ridicule but represents the family's "normality." Summer Smith is Morty's older sister, a teenager trying to find her place, often accompanying Rick and Morty on their adventures, showing she can be equally capable and tough. Their relationships are complex, filled with conflict, love, betrayal, and evolution, portraying an unusual family unit attempting to survive in a chaotic multiverse.

The deeper philosophy of Rick and Morty is often nihilistic and existential, exploring the lack of inherent meaning in the universe and human insignificance within the vast multiverse. The series presents a world where science and technology have reached such a point that they render traditional moral codes and social conventions relative or useless. Rick embodies this philosophy, often stating that nothing matters and that life is simply a series of random, horrible events. However, the series doesn't solely dwell on cynicism. It also explores the emotional depths and the consequences of this nihilism on the characters. Themes such as loneliness, depression, addiction, intra-family (emotional) abuse, and the search for meaning in a seemingly pointless world are present. Despite the harsh truths it presents, Rick and Morty suggests that even amidst chaos and insignificance, human relationships, love, and the effort to connect can provide some meaning to life, however fleeting.

At Nerdom, you can find various products with a Rick and Morty theme, ideal for fans of the popular animated series. Available items primarily include collectible figures and apparel, offering enthusiasts the opportunity to collect their favorite characters and express their love for the show.