# Cult Cartoon Alarm Apps The Rick and Morty Alarm Wakes Users With Scream Notifications By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-02-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-and-morty-alarm References: [thenextweb](https://thenextweb.com/shareables/2017/02/03/rick-and-morty-alarm-system/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkTCAB3qXwU) The Rick and Morty alarm is a mobile app and [desktop extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitoo-retro-pc-style) that is inspired by the cult cartoon series. Known for its unique brand of humor, the Adult Swim television show has inspired a clever tool which makes waking up from a [short or lengthy nap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-aid-app) an easy feat. Instead of featuring typical ringtone notifications, this desktop app alerts users with screams by Rick and Morty -- making for a hilarious alarm experience. The Rick and Morty alarm is easy to customize by users, allowing one to set up the desired duration of their nap or sleep cycle. With the recent rise of [unique alarm apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datealarm) that borrow from popular culture, it's no surprise that this platform by Useless Duck Company is gaining praise among Millennial users. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pop Culture-inspired Alarm Apps:** As seen with the success of the Rick and Morty alarm, there is an opportunity for further development and customization of alarm apps that appeal to specific fandoms and cultural references. - **Humorous Ringtone Notifications:** Incorporating humorous and unconventional sound effects in alarm notifications presents an opportunity for developers to create a unique experience for users and differentiate themselves from the competition. - **Customizable Sleep Cycle Alarm Apps:** Developers could create sleep cycle tracking alarm apps that allow users to customize the duration of their nap or sleep cycle, offering a more personalized and flexible experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile App Development:** There is a need for new and innovative alarm apps that offer unique and personalized features that cater to the needs of specific user demographics like the Rick and Morty inspired app. - **Entertainment Industry:** The integration of pop culture and entertainment franchises in alarm apps presents a marketing opportunity as it's perfect for branding and promotes product awareness that is both effective and memorable. - **Sleep and Wellness Industry:** Alarm apps are a popular tool for sleep tracking and offering a customizable sleep cycle, which presents an opportunity for further research and development for these types of apps. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motion-Sensing Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo.md) - [Motivational Wake-Up Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaarm.md) - [Gentle Wake-Up Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwake.md) - [Sci-Fi Cartoon Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-and-morty-x-sheglam.md) - [Branded Technology Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-snooze.md) - [Gamified Collectable Sleep Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepagotchi.md) - [Silent Wearable Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silentwakeup.md) - [Gentle Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired AI Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-bot.md)