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Besides showcasing various character names, the episode titles of Rick and Morty also boast references to pop culture properties. For example, “Anatomy Park” is a nod to the Jurassic Park trilogy of the 1990s and early aughts. In addition, “A Rickle in Time” is a reference to A Wrinkle in Time, the 1962 novel by Madeleine L’Engle.
But that’s not all! “Lawnmower Dog” pays homage to The Lawnmower Man, a story by Stephen King that eventually became the basis for the 1992 film of the same name. “Ricksy Business” references the Tom Cruise-led ‘80s flick, Risky Business. “Close Rick-counters of the Rick Kind” is a nod to Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the 1977 movie.