The 'To Be Fair, You Have To Have a Very High IQ to Understand Rick and Morty' meme originated as a Reddit comment in mid-2017, where a user unironically praised the show's 'subtle' humor and theoretical physics references. The pretentious tone quickly turned it into a legendary copypasta used to mock fans who take the series—or any piece of media—too seriously. Often referred to as 'Richard and Mortimer' to further the joke, the text is now a staple of internet sarcasm. It is typically applied to various fandoms to satirize the idea that one needs superior intelligence to appreciate specific pop culture, making it a versatile tool for irony across social media platforms.