'Rick and Morty' Introduces Show Version for Babies
A very clever April Fools’ Day prank.
Rick and Morty, an agreeably not kid-friendly animated series created by Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland, has developed a version of its program for babies.
Welcome to a multiverse for every age! #adultswimjr @adultswim pic.twitter.com/AvC0M1xkxw
— Rick and Morty (@RickandMorty) April 1, 2021
Several other popular Adult Swim shows, like Aqua Teen Hunger Force and The Boondocks, were also translated into baby-friendly content as part of a very clever April Fools’ prank.
All kids into the pool! Adult Swim Jr begins tonight #adultswimjr pic.twitter.com/zs9Y66Aofx
— adultswim (@adultswim) April 1, 2021
“Adult Swim Junior: From cradle to grave, from diaper to diaper,” advertisements for the program say. The network launched a preview of its Adult Swim Jr. gag as a livestream.
It’s educational! #adultswimjr pic.twitter.com/LJ0m8AdqNL
— adultswim (@adultswim) April 1, 2021
The fifth season of Rick and Morty will premiere globally on June 20. You can watch the action-packed trailer here.