Morty Smith is the anxious teenage grandson in Rick and Morty, the animated series that first aired on Adult Swim in 2013 and built a huge online fandom around short, quotable moments. Clips of Morty's panicked voice travel easily because a single line captures his whole character without needing context. This ice cream version spread through soundboards and meme edits where fans isolate tiny reactions for reuse. It stays popular because the delivery is instantly identifiable, the length fits quick cuts, and the contrast between a mundane treat and Morty's intensity never loses its comic effect over time.