How Old Is Morty From Rick And Morty
Okay, let's talk about Morty Smith. Specifically, how old he actually is. It's a question that's plagued the internet.
Is he 14? Is he younger? Older, even? Buckle up, because I have thoughts.
The "Official" Answer
The show kinda tells us he's 14. It's mentioned a few times, right? Sounds definitive.
Must Read
But I'm here to suggest that maybe, just maybe, we shouldn't trust everything we see on TV. Especially when it involves infinite realities.
The Infinite Morty Theory (My Version)
Think about it. Rick and Morty isn't just one show. It's a multiverse of possibilities!
There are infinite Mortys. Each one with a slightly different backstory. And, dare I say, a slightly different age.
Morty's Maturity Level: Clue Number One
Fourteen-year-olds are awkward. Sure, Morty is REALLY awkward. But sometimes, he seems wiser than his supposed years.
He navigates complex situations. He offers surprisingly insightful advice. Can a regular 14 year old do that consistently?
I think not.
Morty's Trauma: Clue Number Two
The dude has seen some stuff. Like, seriously messed up stuff. We're talking interdimensional travel, near-death experiences, and existential crises galore!
That kind of trauma ages a person. It changes them. Maybe it even alters their perceived age?
It's like dog years, but for existential dread.
My Unpopular Opinion: He's Older Than We Think
Here it comes. My shocking, controversial, possibly insane theory. I think Morty is mentally older than 14.
Maybe 15. Maybe 16. Heck, maybe even 17, pretending to be 14 to fit in with whatever dimension he's currently in!
I'm not saying he's lying on his interdimensional ID. Just that his experiences have aged his soul.
"Nobody exists on purpose, nobody belongs anywhere, everybody's gonna die. Come watch TV?" - Morty Smith (kind of explains it all, doesn't it?)
The Counterarguments (I've Thought About Them)
Okay, okay, I know what you're thinking. "But the show SAYS he's 14!" I heard you.
And to that, I say: Alternate realities, baby! Plus, think about the writers.
Sometimes they forget details. Sometimes they retcon things. It's all part of the fun.
In Conclusion: It Doesn't Really Matter (But It's Fun to Think About)
Ultimately, Morty's exact age is kind of irrelevant. The show is about bigger things than teenage angst (though there's plenty of that, too).
But it's fun to speculate! It's fun to overanalyze. It's fun to have ridiculous theories about a cartoon character.
So, next time you're watching Rick and Morty, ask yourself: How old do I think Morty really is? And feel free to disagree with me. The multiverse is vast, and so are our opinions.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go invent a device that can measure a person's "soul age." For science!
