10 Rick And Morty Episodes Probably Made Out Of Spite

4. Rickdependance Spray - S5 E4

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Perhaps one of the bolder and most challenging episodes to get through, Rickedepoendance Spray is an episode which has underlying tones of challenging the patriarchy and calling out just how much men seem to get away within specific scenarios.

Some have expressed their dislike for the episode due to the obscenity, but the themes of gender inequalities show the creators' knowledge when it comes to modern-day issues in society.

The episode explores coming-of-age elements, with Morty discovering masturbating, while Morty visits his mum's horse hospital. While this is going on, Rick has created huge sperm cells that mutate into sperm monsters with teeth and enough intelligence to understand what the humans are all saying.

The sperm queen plays into the male shame theme and helps to explore the normally taboo topic. Alongside this commentary is the discussion around how men can often take advantage of some female accomplishments by claiming it as their own. Summer comes up with the idea that saves the day, but ultimately Rick takes credit for the idea.

The episode is clearly targeting the patrsiachy with strong comments on probelmetaic gender dynamics.

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