The Rick-tival
Remember Rick and Morty’s episodic nod to The Purge franchise? In “Look Who’s Purging Now,” our eponymous duo arrives on an alien planet to find a quiet place to fix their ship. However, the race therein is preparing for “The Festival,” a purge-like horrific spree. There’s another, less-obvious reference here.
Perhaps it’s one that’s less known, but it’s a reference nonetheless. There’s a Star Trek: The Original Series episode entitled “Return of the Archons” that boasts a purge event called “The Festival.” We’re all for a solid Star Trek nod. Live long and prosper! Wubba-lubba-dub-dub! Insert another sci-fi quote here!