When to Use
- When forcing a friend to watch a show you like that they keep avoiding.
- To describe being confronted with the harsh realities of work or school.
- As a reaction to seeing something disturbing on the internet that you cannot unsee.
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Rick holding Morty's eyelids open meme template
Source: Rick and Morty (2013 American TV series)
Meme Guide & Context
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This iconic visual from the animated sci-fi series Rick and Morty (2013–present) captures Rick aggressively forcing his grandson Morty to watch something against his will. The scene is frequently used in meme culture to depict scenarios involving forced exposure, unavoidable truths, or being made to witness uncomfortable or traumatic content.
About This Meme
Rick Sanchez holds Morty Smith's eyelids open with his fingers, forcing him to stare at something while Morty looks distressed in a desert landscape.
How to Use
Used to describe situations where someone is being forced to witness something they do not want to see, or to emphasize a harsh reality.
