" I don't know Rick, it seems false " corresponds to a very popular expression belonging to the reality show called The Price of History (or Pawn Stars, in English). This expression has become one of the most popular and widespread memes on the Internet. The shorter version "I don't know Rick" is also used, which has the same connotation.
The television show shows how a pawn shop works, which is a family business. It is broadcast on the History Channel and has become one of the channel's most popular productions. Thanks to this, all its members also became a reference in popular culture.
The expression is attributed to one of its protagonists, Chumlee, and refers to the falsity of a fact, object or even an argument.
Meaning
The meme refers to a thing that looks suspicious or false. In the series, the protagonists must review a significant number of objects in order to study and determine if they are original, and then proceed to carry out the transaction that the client decides.
However, a couple more meanings can be added that are related to the meme:
-It is not only limited to the physical appearance of something, but can also be applied in more complex contexts; for example, those that involve arguments or responses.
-Some netizens believe that it also has to do with the appearance of something may be too good to be true. Therefore, a space is made to question and analyze what is in front of us.
In any case, the interesting thing about it is that it lends itself to practically any scenario, since its humorous tone allows it to adapt to almost all situations.
Origin
The expression comes from the reality television broadcast by History Channel The Price of History, a production that tells the daily life of a family business in Las Vegas, United States.
The premise of the series is based on the objects that are brought to the business for study and subsequent review by the owners and experts, in order to make the corresponding verifications.
Among the workers of the pawnshop is Chumlee, one of the protagonists most loved by the group thanks to his supposedly absent-minded and half-silly character; he is credited with the famous meme.
Relevant data
According to videos and explanations on YouTube, it is said that the expression as such has not really been said in the program by any of the protagonists and / or secondary characters. This is where two important questions emerge:
-The image of the meme comes from an episode where Chumlee shows Rick (one of the owners of the business) a pair of scissors with an unusual design. Thanks to this scene, the image was taken for the realization of the meme.
-It is estimated that the expression arose from the belief that both the business and the protagonists were false, and that it was all a program invented to gain ratings.
The rumor became louder after the discovery of Chumlee's criminal past, who was even charged with attempted rape.
About the program
The Price of History (or Pawn Stars) is a reality TV-type television program broadcast on the History Channel. The main premise is to tell the curious events that take place in a pawn shop, located in Las Vegas, United States.
The place is a family business owned by Richard Harrison (also called The Old Man), his son, Rick Harrison, and Corey (Big Hoss) Harrison, Richard's grandson, who is being trained to eventually take control of the operations.
Among these three figures is also the famous and beloved, Austin “Chumlee” Russell, Corey's childhood friend who has also worked at the premises since he was 21 years old.
Along with them, the program also shows a series of specialists who assist when called upon to consult them about a particular object.
However, they not only focus on the study of ancient and curious objects, but also on the relationship and "conflicts" that the protagonists have with each other. As a result, this program has become a fundamental part of popular culture.
Curiosities
There are a number of curious facts about the production and about the meme that are worth noting:
-It is said that the meme is so popular that it has even been adapted to the different idioms that exist in Spanish.
-The meme started to catch on in late 2016 and early 2017.
-Since its appearance, several influencers with YouTube channels began to explain the origin and multiple meanings of the meme, which allowed it to become more popular in a short period of time.
-In 2011 The Price of History became the most watched program in all of history in the United States. In fact, a study by The New York Times indicated that the production was included in the 50 most viewed productions in 2016.
-Some Internet users indicate that Chumlee's presence only corresponds to the intention of maintaining and increasing the program's ratings thanks to the charisma, the mistakes he makes and the "conflicts" he has with the owners of the premises.
-It is estimated that there is also another version of the meme where it is believed that it is Rick who affirms the expression: “I don't know Chum, it seems false”, since the image itself lends itself to different interpretations.
-The success of the series, as well as the influence of its protagonists in popular culture, has allowed the realization of applications, especially on Facebook, where users and fans of the show can pretend that they are one more of this famous house of endeavor.
References
- Why does everyone say I don't know Rick seems fake? (sf). In 3D Games. Retrieved: June 5, 2018. In 3D Games from 3djuegos.com.
- Compiled from memes from The Price of History. (sf). In Taringa. Retrieved: May 5, 2018. In Taringa de taringa.net.
- I don't know. Rick seems fake. (sf). In Amino. Retrieved: June 5, 2018. In Amino from aminoapps.com.
- I don't know Rick, it seems fake: he meets the gorgeous girlfriend of "Chumlee" from "The Price of History." (2017). In Upsocl. Retrieved: June 5, 2018. In Upsocl of upsocl.com.
- I don't know, Rick… it seems fake - The Story Behind the Meme. (2017). In Youtube. Retrieved: June 5, 2018 On YouTube from youtube.com.
- Pawn Star. (Nd). On Wikipedia. Retrieved: June 5, 2018. In Wikipedia at es.wikipedia.org.