A startling new angle on Morty's mermaid hook-up is revealed in the Rick and Morty 10th Anniversary Special.
Rick and Morty fans may remember that during a trip to Atlantis in season 3, Morty lost his virginity to a mermaid. This incident cemented its position in Morty's personal story when it was later mentioned by Mr. Nimbus in season 5. But the most recent Rick and Morty episode, the 10th Anniversary Special directed by Alex Firer, Fred C. Stresing, and Dean Rankine, takes a surprising turn at this ostensibly momentous occasion. There are many easter eggs and cameos in the special, which revolves around Rick moving into a nursing home, including a startling visit by Mr. Nimbus.
Rick's biggest enemy, Mr. Nimbus, shows up bringing his Atlantean entourage, which includes the same mermaid Morty made love to in season 3. Rick reveals the truth in a humorous way as Morty tries to wave casually to his alleged ex-girlfriend: the Mermaid is actually a big angler fish that uses a false mermaid to entice prey. This information highlights Morty's regrettable propensity for romantic catastrophes and lends a humorous irony to their first meeting.
Morty's Angler Fishing Adventure: A Funny Take on Romantic Errors
In the special, it is revealed that on his initial visit to Atlantis, Morty unintentionally fell into the angler fish's trap after mistaking its bait for a genuine mermaid. This suggests that Morty lost his virginity to a predator dressing like a mermaid, not to a mermaid in real life. It also discloses a near-death experience, which may upset Morty that such a momentous occasion in his life was a total fabrication. With its lethal resolve to devour its prey, the angler fish nearly ate Morty whole. This surprising turn of events highlights how unpredictable Rick and Morty's universe is and lends a dark sense of humor to the proceedings.
Morty's experience with the Angler Fish is proof positive of his repeated romantic missteps. Morty has had a succession of romantic setbacks in the show, ranging from his unfulfilled desires for Jessica to the breakup of his romance with Planetina. Morty's reputation for putting himself in hilariously terrible romantic situations is cemented with the disclosure of the "mermaid" incident.
Lessons from Morty's "Mermaid Fail"
Even while the special makes it seem quite likely that Morty was tricked by the angler fish, it's still possible that he actually lost his virginity to a real mermaid on his first trip to Atlantis. Still, it's quite likely that Morty's angler fish encounter was his sole contact with a mermaid given his propensity of romantic mishaps. This amusing discovery, together with Morty's other romantic setbacks, offer a moving reflection on his persistently bad luck with women.
Renowned for its meta-humor and surprising turns, Rick and Morty presents a humorous and unforgettable interpretation of Morty's "mermaid" encounter. The angler fish twist reminds us that relationships and love are still complicated even in a world where extraterrestrial contacts and interdimensional travel are routine.
Tenth Anniversary Special of Rick and Morty: A Salute to the Franchise
The Rick and Morty 10th Anniversary Special by Oni Press is evidence of the franchise's continued appeal and cultural impact. With references to some of the most well-known episodes, cameos, and easter eggs, this special issue is a tribute to the program. The special showcases the depth and variety of the Rick and Morty universe by bringing together a wide array of characters.
The program honors Rick and Morty's influence on the television and comic book industries while also offering a peek at the show's future. A plethora of well-known characters, such as Mr. Meeseeks and Summer, will be present, along with some unexpected new additions to the Rick and Morty mythology, for fans to look forward to.
