: The episode is a direct parody of the film The Purge , which characters explicitly mention. It subverts common tropes, such as the "helpless victim" becoming a betrayer and the "peaceful society" immediately returning to violence even after the elite are overthrown.
: Once in his mech suit, Morty enters a blind, murderous rage, slaughtering nearly everyone in sight. [S2E9] Look Who's Purging Now
: Rick and Morty land for ship repairs just as the "Festival" begins. Despite Rick's initial plan to just watch, Morty insists they save a "damsel in distress" named Arthricia. : The episode is a direct parody of