10 Biggest Rick & Morty Controversies
2. The Show's Problematic Fan Base
It's common for any show to have a certain subsection of fans that prove detrimental to the show's reputation. Unfortunately, that proves exceptionally true when it comes to Rick and Morty. Over the last few years, the show has attracted a certain group of individuals that attempt to make things difficult for fans and creators alike.I
During season three, some fans were concerned with a decline in the show's quality and incorrectly associated that with the recent hiring of women to the writing team.
in what is becoming an all too familiar trend, the women were subjected to targeted harassment, ranging from insults via social media to the release of personal information on Internet channels.
It's worth noting that, while there is a loud bunch that act like this, the majority of fans of Rick and Morty are good human beings. Thankfully, the show's creators are on the side of good with this one and joined in speaking out about the toxicity within their fan base.
Harmon was his usual blunt self when addressing the situation, stating "I loathe these people" and slammed anyone who would try to "further some creepy agenda by ‘protecting’ my work".