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[[Main Page]] > [[List of Investigations]] > '''Definitely Not Rick and Morty''' | [[Main Page]] > [[List of Investigations]] > '''Definitely Not Rick and Morty''' | ||
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| name = Definitely Not Rick and Morty | | name = Definitely Not Rick and Morty | ||
| image = File:RhickAndMhorty.png | | image = File:RhickAndMhorty.png | ||
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| description= The Definitely Not Rick and Morty ARG centered around fleaBay auctions for Szechuan Dipping Szauce Packets'''(100% to Habitat for Humanity, eBay verified)'''. | | description= The Definitely Not Rick and Morty ARG centered around fleaBay auctions for Szechuan Dipping Szauce Packets'''(100% to Habitat for Humanity, eBay verified)'''. | ||
| creator = Definitely Not Dan Harmon | | creator = Definitely Not Dan Harmon | ||
| − | | type = | + | | type = Investigation |
| − | | status = | + | | status = Completed |
| discovered = 2017-04-03 | | discovered = 2017-04-03 | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | This is an ARG relating to the Rick and Morty TV show. This page is maintained in collaboration with [https://www.reddit.com/r/SzechuanSauceSeekers /r/SzechuanSauceSeekers]. | ||
| − | + | '''For live discussion join our [https://discord.gg/gXNctCM| Discord]!''' | |
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== Background == | == Background == | ||
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On April 1st, 2017, there was a surprise airing of a long-awaited episode of Rick and Morty. The episode featured a sequence about a 1998 McDonalds promotion, which offered "Mulan Szechuan Teriyaki Dipping Sauce", promoting the release of the 1998 Disney Film [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulan_(1998_film) Mulan]. Following the airing, a slew of 'Zigerian' scammers took to eBay to capitalize on the sauce hype, attempting to sell fake sauce-related items. Some of these items include: packets, pictures of packets, screenshots of listings of photos of packets, etc. | On April 1st, 2017, there was a surprise airing of a long-awaited episode of Rick and Morty. The episode featured a sequence about a 1998 McDonalds promotion, which offered "Mulan Szechuan Teriyaki Dipping Sauce", promoting the release of the 1998 Disney Film [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulan_(1998_film) Mulan]. Following the airing, a slew of 'Zigerian' scammers took to eBay to capitalize on the sauce hype, attempting to sell fake sauce-related items. Some of these items include: packets, pictures of packets, screenshots of listings of photos of packets, etc. | ||
| − | Amidst the chaos of fabricated listings, one posted by the mysterious DefinitelyNotDanHarmon reached $100,000 before being taken down due to multiple false reports on the item. Screenshots of the listing can be viewed [https://www.reddit.com/r/SzechuanSauceSeekers/comments/64mf27/backup_of_the_hype_auction_charity_benefit_proof/ here]. Reports confirming the listing are available from [ | + | Amidst the chaos of fabricated listings, one posted by the mysterious DefinitelyNotDanHarmon reached $100,000 before being taken down due to multiple false reports on the item. Screenshots of the listing can be viewed [https://www.reddit.com/r/SzechuanSauceSeekers/comments/64mf27/backup_of_the_hype_auction_charity_benefit_proof/ here]. Reports confirming the listing are available from [https://mashable.com/2017/04/21/rick-morty-sauce-sold/ this article] and an [https://www.inverse.com/article/29910-rick-and-morty-szechuan-dipping-sauce-ebay inverse.com article]. Since then, it has surfaced that DefinitelyNotDanHarmon is part of an ARG. We know that he has taken to Reddit and has assembled r/SzechuanSauceSeekers in effort to retake his rightful place as the DEFINITE Unofficial AUTHENTIC sauce distributor on eBay, and to uncover the mystery behind [https://www.reddit.com/r/rickandmorty/comments/64apgw/hey_guys_whats_this/dg0qr25/ The GOLDEN PACKET]. DefinitelyNotDanHarmon has appeared on Reddit, masquerading as a [[Definitely_Not_Rick_and_Morty#DNDH_Accounts|number of users.]] |
On Sunday, April 9 during a live stream of the Harmontown podcast with Dan Harmon, someone rushed onto the stage and handed Jeff, the comptroller, a note. Jeff refused to read the note onstage but the video showed some glimpses of it. | On Sunday, April 9 during a live stream of the Harmontown podcast with Dan Harmon, someone rushed onto the stage and handed Jeff, the comptroller, a note. Jeff refused to read the note onstage but the video showed some glimpses of it. | ||
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==New Seeker Guide== | ==New Seeker Guide== | ||
| − | This is an obvious viral campaign. Do not try to adjust your monitor. The best way to enjoy this game and solve these puzzles is to start from the beginning and solve them yourself, read the pages linked behind the codes and understand why they are there. The | + | This is an obvious viral campaign. Do not try to adjust your monitor. The best way to enjoy this game and solve these puzzles is to start from the beginning and solve them yourself, read the pages linked behind the codes and understand why they are there. The puzzles (referred to as "sauceposts") are posted on Reddit and usually have comments made by either the OP or an alt account that hint towards the solution. There are also sauce packets available on EBay (100% of the proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity, EBay verified) which contain clues to future puzzles. |
| − | + | There are five main questions central to this ARG: | |
| + | # Who is DNDH? | ||
| + | # What is IT? | ||
| + | # Where? | ||
| + | # When? | ||
| + | # Why? | ||
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| + | IT is coming. The Sauce is a Lie. The Szauce is Much More. | ||
==Sauceposts== | ==Sauceposts== | ||
| + | There are a number of image posts on the subreddit with the tag "Saucepost", which is where most of the puzzles can be found. These images are often encrypted and able to be decrypted with [https://www.encipher.it enchiper.it], or they may contain QR codes. The QR codes often lead to TV Tropes wiki pages which have given insight into the back story, and revealed behind the scenes transcripts and logs of DNDH. However, not all information is contained in the Sauceposts. Further information may be found in these [[Definitely_Not_Rick_and_Morty#Accounts_to_Watch|Reddit accounts]]. | ||
| − | + | '''NOTE: All of the post titles are clickable and will bring you to the Reddit post they are from. It is a good idea to click it if you are stuck or don't really understand it, as there are usually comments that will help provide some revelation.''' | |
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| − | '''NOTE: All of the post titles are clickable and will bring you to the | ||
| − | If you want to skip all this crazy fake nonsense and just get your hands on some szauce, they're selling one pack per day for 100 days... head on over to [ | + | If you want to skip all this crazy fake nonsense and just get your hands on some szauce, they're selling one pack per day for 100 days... head on over to [https://www.ebay.com/usr/definitelynotdanharmon their listings on eBay] and get em while they're hot! |
'''All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity!''' Don't get bamboozled, check the top of the descriptions! | '''All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity!''' Don't get bamboozled, check the top of the descriptions! | ||
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===Archived=== | ===Archived=== | ||
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| + | '''[https://www.reddit.com/r/rickandmorty/comments/63z9s3/sauceposts_must_die_the_most_bizarre_saucepost/ Sauceposts Must Die" - the most bizarre saucepost yet from "DefinitelyNotDanHarmon]''' | ||
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Submitted to r/rickandmorty by u/AlsoNotDanHarmon on Monday, April 3 | Submitted to r/rickandmorty by u/AlsoNotDanHarmon on Monday, April 3 | ||
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'''Main QR Code:''' | '''Main QR Code:''' | ||
| − | When scanned, it returned <spoiler> | + | When scanned, it returned <spoiler>https://bit.ly/Szchuan</spoiler> |
'''Other QR Code (Bottom Left):''' | '''Other QR Code (Bottom Left):''' | ||
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| − | + | '''[https://www.reddit.com/r/rickandmorty/comments/64jbyb/arg_saucepost_indisputable_proof_that_i_am/ (ARG SaucePost) Indisputable proof that I am DEFINITELYNOTDANHARMON]''' | |
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Submitted to r/rickandmorty by u/ObviousViralCampaign on Friday, April 7 | Submitted to r/rickandmorty by u/ObviousViralCampaign on Friday, April 7 | ||
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'''Expand to see contents of post:''' | '''Expand to see contents of post:''' | ||
<div class="mw-collapsible-content"> | <div class="mw-collapsible-content"> | ||
| − | + | https://i.imgur.com/QRhQfiQ.png | |
'''Main QR Code:''' | '''Main QR Code:''' | ||
| − | When scanned, it returned <spoiler> | + | When scanned, it returned <spoiler>https://www.ebay.com/usr/smithj1234656</spoiler> |
'''Other QR Code (Bottom Left):''' | '''Other QR Code (Bottom Left):''' | ||
| − | When scanned, it returned <spoiler> | + | When scanned, it returned <spoiler>https://bit.ly/DNDHrecap</spoiler> |
</div> | </div> | ||
</div> | </div> | ||
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| − | + | '''[https://www.reddit.com/r/rickandmorty/comments/64q3au/revelation_yet_another_stupid_pointless_saucepost/ "Revelation" - Yet another stupid pointless saucepost for the Rick and Morty Alternate Reality Game...]''' | |
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Submitted to r/RickandMorty by u/AlsoNotDanHarmon on Tuesday, April 11 | Submitted to r/RickandMorty by u/AlsoNotDanHarmon on Tuesday, April 11 | ||
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| − | '''encipher.it ( | + | '''encipher.it (https://encipher.it/?DnHw):''' |
The password is <spoiler>REVELATI0N | The password is <spoiler>REVELATI0N | ||
| − | On the sidebar for the official [ | + | On the sidebar for the official [https://www.reddit.com/r/SzechuanSauceSeekers/ /r/SzechuanSauceSeekers subreddit], the subreddit description read, "This sub is a living, breathing experiment in dynamically collaborative groupthink. The goal is for regular, ordinary, average Seekers of the Szechuan Sauce still living in the Peaceful Kingdom to intermingle with the Szwifty Secret Society of Seekers of the Sexy Secrets of the Szechuan Sauce, such that they too may begin their Journey toward REVELATI0N." REVELATI0N, of course, being the word that sticks out. |
| − | Also, in [https://np.reddit.com/r/SzechuanSauceSeekers/comments/64svhb/revelation_yet_another_stupid_pointless_saucepost/ this comment] from [ | + | Also, in [https://np.reddit.com/r/SzechuanSauceSeekers/comments/64svhb/revelation_yet_another_stupid_pointless_saucepost/ this comment] from [https://www.reddit.com/u/AlsoNotDanHarmon/ /u/AlsoNotDanHarmon], he says, "I may only lead you to REVELATI0N... You alone may Transform and Atone." This lead us to believe REVELATI0N was relevant to the password. |
</spoiler> | </spoiler> | ||
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| − | + | '''[https://www.reddit.com/r/SzechuanSauceSeekers/comments/6535bg/by_far_the_best_szaucy_image_to_spread_in_your/ BY FAR the best szaucy image to spread in your travels right now. Contains short, text only ARG pitch with link to Jerry's eBay thread post on r/szechuansauceseekers . SPREAD DAT SAUCE BABY ITS COMING INSIDE YOU.]''' | |
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Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/AlsoNotDanHarmon on Thursday, April 13 | Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/AlsoNotDanHarmon on Thursday, April 13 | ||
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'''Expand to see contents of post:''' | '''Expand to see contents of post:''' | ||
<div class="mw-collapsible-content"> | <div class="mw-collapsible-content"> | ||
| − | + | https://i.imgur.com/Nm73J8Z.png | |
'''QR Code:''' | '''QR Code:''' | ||
| − | When scanned, it returned <spoiler>We are starting a revolution. Join us! If you think you can handle IT that is. The Secret of the Szechuan Sauce awaits you. | + | When scanned, it returned <spoiler>We are starting a revolution. Join us! If you think you can handle IT that is. The Secret of the Szechuan Sauce awaits you. https://bit.ly/SZECHUANjoinus</spoiler> |
</div> | </div> | ||
</div> | </div> | ||
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| − | + | '''[https://www.reddit.com/r/SzechuanSauceSeekers/comments/65dx9b/saucepostit_cannot_be_stopped/ IT cannot be stopped.]''' | |
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Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/ObviousViralCampaign on Friday, April 14 | Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/ObviousViralCampaign on Friday, April 14 | ||
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!Right QR Code: | !Right QR Code: | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |When scanned, it returned <spoiler> | + | |When scanned, it returned <spoiler>https://bit.ly/ITiscoming</spoiler> |
|When scanned, it returned <spoiler>https://pastebin.com/2FXaV3Y2 (Forced to use Pastebin due to glitches in the Wiki with showing text.)</spoiler> | |When scanned, it returned <spoiler>https://pastebin.com/2FXaV3Y2 (Forced to use Pastebin due to glitches in the Wiki with showing text.)</spoiler> | ||
| − | |When scanned, it returned <spoiler> | + | |When scanned, it returned <spoiler>https://bit.ly/ITcantbestopped</spoiler> |
|- | |- | ||
| − | !Left encipher.it ( | + | !Left encipher.it (https://encipher.it/?DnRw): |
! | ! | ||
| − | !Right encipher.it ( | + | !Right encipher.it (https://encipher.it/?DnSA): |
|- | |- | ||
|The password is <spoiler>https://pastebin.com/2FXaV3Y2 (Forced to use Pastebin due to glitches in the Wiki with showing text.) | |The password is <spoiler>https://pastebin.com/2FXaV3Y2 (Forced to use Pastebin due to glitches in the Wiki with showing text.) | ||
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| − | + | '''[https://www.reddit.com/r/SzechuanSauceSeekers/comments/661jhe/saucepost_it_is_coming/ IT is coming] | |
| − | Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/AlsoNotDanHarmon on Tuesday, April 18 | + | |
| + | '''Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/AlsoNotDanHarmon on Tuesday, April 18 | ||
<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | ||
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! Top Left QR Code: !! Top Right QR Code: | ! Top Left QR Code: !! Top Right QR Code: | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | When scanned, it returned <spoiler>[ | + | | When scanned, it returned <spoiler>[https://www.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BrokenBase/ a TVTropes article on Broken Base.]</spoiler> |
| − | | When scanned, it returned <spoiler>[ | + | | When scanned, it returned <spoiler>[https://www.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SlidingScaleOfIdealismVersusCynicism/ a TVTropes article on a Sliding Scale of Idealism vs. Cynicism.]</spoiler> |
|- | |- | ||
! Bottom Left QR Code: !! Bottom Right QR Code: | ! Bottom Left QR Code: !! Bottom Right QR Code: | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | When scanned, it returned <spoiler>[ | + | | When scanned, it returned <spoiler>[https://www.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DeathOfTheAuthor/ a TVTropes article on the Death of the Author.]</spoiler> |
| − | | When scanned, it returned <spoiler>[ | + | | When scanned, it returned <spoiler>[https://www.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/WriterRevolt/ a TVTropes article on Writer Revolt.]</spoiler> |
|} | |} | ||
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| − | + | '''[https://www.reddit.com/r/rickandmorty/comments/68mabc/found_this_blatant_clickbait_on_4chan_last_night/ Found this blatant clickbait on 4chan last night and thought you guys might be interested...]''' | |
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Submitted to r/rickandmorty by u/AlsoNotDanHarmon on Monday, May 1 | Submitted to r/rickandmorty by u/AlsoNotDanHarmon on Monday, May 1 | ||
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|<spoiler>"When you realize that Shoney's might actually be running a secret Rick and Morty Alternate Reality Game while everyone is distracted with McDonalds and Mulan..." | |<spoiler>"When you realize that Shoney's might actually be running a secret Rick and Morty Alternate Reality Game while everyone is distracted with McDonalds and Mulan..." | ||
| − | + | https://bit.ly/ButtWhatAboutShoneys</spoiler> | |
|<spoiler>THE FOLLOWING IS AN AUTHORIZED UNAUTHORIZED VIRAL MARKETING PILO | |<spoiler>THE FOLLOWING IS AN AUTHORIZED UNAUTHORIZED VIRAL MARKETING PILO | ||
T PROGRAM. | T PROGRAM. | ||
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keting." | keting." | ||
| − | + | https://bit.ly/RollSafeSeekers</spoiler> | |
|} | |} | ||
</div> | </div> | ||
</div> | </div> | ||
| − | + | '''[https://bit.ly/RollSafeSeekers RollSafeSeekers]''' | |
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<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | ||
'''[SPOILER] Expand to see contents of Bit.ly:''' | '''[SPOILER] Expand to see contents of Bit.ly:''' | ||
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</div> | </div> | ||
| − | + | '''[https://bit.ly/ButtWhatAboutShoneys ButtWhatAboutShoneys]''' | |
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<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | ||
'''[SPOILER] Expand to see contents of Bit.ly:''' | '''[SPOILER] Expand to see contents of Bit.ly:''' | ||
<div class="mw-collapsible-content"> | <div class="mw-collapsible-content"> | ||
| − | + | https://i.imgur.com/qhCwJnc.png | |
'''Title:''' | '''Title:''' | ||
| − | + | https://bit.ly/WENEEDTOGODEEPER | |
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<spoiler>IT'S A TRAP! ABORT! WE NEVER LEFT THE SHONEY'S! | <spoiler>IT'S A TRAP! ABORT! WE NEVER LEFT THE SHONEY'S! | ||
| − | + | https://bit.ly/BetterCallSaulToAdventure</spoiler> | |
</div> | </div> | ||
</div> | </div> | ||
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| − | + | '''[https://www.reddit.com/r/SzechuanSauceSeekers/comments/69zxom/freshly_released_szauce_being_dipped_by_nuggets/ Freshly released Szauce being dipped by nuggets!]''' | |
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Submitted to r/rickandmorty by u/thesobercasinoman on Monday, May 8 | Submitted to r/rickandmorty by u/thesobercasinoman on Monday, May 8 | ||
<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | ||
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'''Text:''' | '''Text:''' | ||
| − | + | https://bit.ly/FedConnectLog4-1-17 | |
'''QR Code:''' | '''QR Code:''' | ||
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<spoiler>YOU'LL NEVER TASTE THAT MOOLAN SZECHUAN TERIYAKI DIPPING SAUCE MORTY! | <spoiler>YOU'LL NEVER TASTE THAT MOOLAN SZECHUAN TERIYAKI DIPPING SAUCE MORTY! | ||
| − | + | https:///bit.ly/GottaCatchThem | |
The meaning of it all might very well be hidden inside your next sauce packet! ... But is the szecret safe to share? Sztay tuned.</spoiler> | The meaning of it all might very well be hidden inside your next sauce packet! ... But is the szecret safe to share? Sztay tuned.</spoiler> | ||
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'''NOTE: No puzzle under the current section will have a solution, if you need help click on the title or join the [https://discord.gg/gXNctCM SzechuanSauceSeekers Discord] | '''NOTE: No puzzle under the current section will have a solution, if you need help click on the title or join the [https://discord.gg/gXNctCM SzechuanSauceSeekers Discord] | ||
| − | + | '''[https://redd.it/6avh97/ Hello World]''' | |
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Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/StrangeManInBlack on Friday, May 12 | Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/StrangeManInBlack on Friday, May 12 | ||
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| − | + | '''[https://redd.it/6avjma/ !DWAg9lToFP3TW-7kMTYS3q2Rm0Q_F0bhkNOwrsMi0No]''' | |
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Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/StrangeManInBlack on Friday, May 12 | Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/StrangeManInBlack on Friday, May 12 | ||
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| − | + | '''[https://redd.it/6avl7d/ Wikileaksz: https://mega.nz/#!Mv4gBJwQ]''' | |
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Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/StrangeManInBlack on Friday, May 12 | Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/StrangeManInBlack on Friday, May 12 | ||
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| − | + | '''[https://redd.it/6avvga/ Time to delete Facebook, hit the gym, and lawyer up, Morty!]''' | |
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Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/StrangeManInBlack on Friday, May 12 | Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/StrangeManInBlack on Friday, May 12 | ||
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| − | + | '''[https://redd.it/6aw1pu/ EnCt21b8e6dc1fbb877089712e353d63f7d67e9d344271b8e6dc1fbb877089712e353jxiR5ZkwEQL 0z86IFlkVGi5w9Ute+TEefSyZlOI+4ueAemAlxj88MPUNIrPz2FOsmU2X+4i5l7r3IwEmS]''' | |
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Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/StrangeManInBlack on Friday, May 12 | Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/StrangeManInBlack on Friday, May 12 | ||
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| − | + | '''[https://www.reddit.com/r/rickandmorty/comments/6dthyl/someone_got_their_140000_szechuan_sauce_from_ebay/di5b1ft/ SOMEONE GOT THEIR $14,0000 SZECHUAN SAUCE FROM EBAY! Also, what in the fuck is this subreddit?• ßexy ßauces #11 & #13 • r/SzechuanSauceSeekers]''' | |
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Submitted to r/RickAndMorty by u/ObviousViralCampaign on Sunday, May 28 | Submitted to r/RickAndMorty by u/ObviousViralCampaign on Sunday, May 28 | ||
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| − | + | '''[https://redd.it/6g5gqb Definitely Not Dan Harmon on Keybase]''' | |
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Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/ObviousViralCampaign Thursday, June 8 | Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/ObviousViralCampaign Thursday, June 8 | ||
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| − | + | '''[https://redd.it/6g7mwt I followed all the hidden clues in the Shoney's golden szechuan sauce packet image from yesterday's front page AND FOUND A SECRET VIDEO FROM DAN HARMON... We never left the Shoney's my glip-glops! Looks like season 3 releases on 7-1-17... a palindrome?]''' | |
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Submitted to r/RickAndMorty by u/rain-rain-throwaway on Thursday, June 8 | Submitted to r/RickAndMorty by u/rain-rain-throwaway on Thursday, June 8 | ||
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| − | + | '''[https://redd.it/6g0ljz So Safe. So Comfortable.]''' | |
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Submitted to r/RickAndMorty by u/NotDanHarmon Thursday, June 8 | Submitted to r/RickAndMorty by u/NotDanHarmon Thursday, June 8 | ||
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| − | + | '''[https://redd.it/6gevx8 <nowiki>[OC] When the acid kicks in and your brain folds in half.... IT'S A TARP! ABORTION¡ WE NEVER LEFT THE DENNY'S¿ (Definitely Not Dan Harmon)</nowiki>]''' | |
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Submitted to r/RickAndMorty by u/NotDanHarmon Thursday, June 10 | Submitted to r/RickAndMorty by u/NotDanHarmon Thursday, June 10 | ||
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| − | + | '''[https://redd.it/6gr80r bit.ly/EmailDiane]''' | |
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Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/DefinitelyNotAbed Monday, June 12 | Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/DefinitelyNotAbed Monday, June 12 | ||
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| − | + | '''[https://redd.it/6gwg0i $997 years, Mhortie!]''' | |
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Main Page > List of Investigations > Definitely Not Rick and Morty
| Definitely Not Rick and Morty | |
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| The Definitely Not Rick and Morty ARG centered around fleaBay auctions for Szechuan Dipping Szauce Packets(100% to Habitat for Humanity, eBay verified). | |
| Type | Investigation |
| Creator | Definitely Not Dan Harmon |
| Discovered | 2017-04-03 |
This is an ARG relating to the Rick and Morty TV show. This page is maintained in collaboration with /r/SzechuanSauceSeekers.
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[hide]Background
On April 1st, 2017, there was a surprise airing of a long-awaited episode of Rick and Morty. The episode featured a sequence about a 1998 McDonalds promotion, which offered "Mulan Szechuan Teriyaki Dipping Sauce", promoting the release of the 1998 Disney Film Mulan. Following the airing, a slew of 'Zigerian' scammers took to eBay to capitalize on the sauce hype, attempting to sell fake sauce-related items. Some of these items include: packets, pictures of packets, screenshots of listings of photos of packets, etc.
Amidst the chaos of fabricated listings, one posted by the mysterious DefinitelyNotDanHarmon reached $100,000 before being taken down due to multiple false reports on the item. Screenshots of the listing can be viewed here. Reports confirming the listing are available from this article and an inverse.com article. Since then, it has surfaced that DefinitelyNotDanHarmon is part of an ARG. We know that he has taken to Reddit and has assembled r/SzechuanSauceSeekers in effort to retake his rightful place as the DEFINITE Unofficial AUTHENTIC sauce distributor on eBay, and to uncover the mystery behind The GOLDEN PACKET. DefinitelyNotDanHarmon has appeared on Reddit, masquerading as a number of users.
On Sunday, April 9 during a live stream of the Harmontown podcast with Dan Harmon, someone rushed onto the stage and handed Jeff, the comptroller, a note. Jeff refused to read the note onstage but the video showed some glimpses of it.
On Friday, May 8, 2017 a /u/StrangeManInBlack came into our Discord channel, causing havoc by posing as a newbie posting what was assumed to be a previous encryption text, presumably looking for answers. After spamming this ciphertext and a zip file repeatedly, the strangemaninblack was banned from the Discord, and instead started posting to Reddit.
Join the Szeekers at the official SzechuanSauceSeekers Discord!
New Seeker Guide
This is an obvious viral campaign. Do not try to adjust your monitor. The best way to enjoy this game and solve these puzzles is to start from the beginning and solve them yourself, read the pages linked behind the codes and understand why they are there. The puzzles (referred to as "sauceposts") are posted on Reddit and usually have comments made by either the OP or an alt account that hint towards the solution. There are also sauce packets available on EBay (100% of the proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity, EBay verified) which contain clues to future puzzles.
There are five main questions central to this ARG:
- Who is DNDH?
- What is IT?
- Where?
- When?
- Why?
IT is coming. The Sauce is a Lie. The Szauce is Much More.
Sauceposts
There are a number of image posts on the subreddit with the tag "Saucepost", which is where most of the puzzles can be found. These images are often encrypted and able to be decrypted with enchiper.it, or they may contain QR codes. The QR codes often lead to TV Tropes wiki pages which have given insight into the back story, and revealed behind the scenes transcripts and logs of DNDH. However, not all information is contained in the Sauceposts. Further information may be found in these Reddit accounts.
NOTE: All of the post titles are clickable and will bring you to the Reddit post they are from. It is a good idea to click it if you are stuck or don't really understand it, as there are usually comments that will help provide some revelation.
If you want to skip all this crazy fake nonsense and just get your hands on some szauce, they're selling one pack per day for 100 days... head on over to their listings on eBay and get em while they're hot!
All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity! Don't get bamboozled, check the top of the descriptions!
Archived
Sauceposts Must Die" - the most bizarre saucepost yet from "DefinitelyNotDanHarmon
Submitted to r/rickandmorty by u/AlsoNotDanHarmon on Monday, April 3
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(ARG SaucePost) Indisputable proof that I am DEFINITELYNOTDANHARMON
Submitted to r/rickandmorty by u/ObviousViralCampaign on Friday, April 7
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Submitted to r/RickandMorty by u/AlsoNotDanHarmon on Tuesday, April 11
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Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/AlsoNotDanHarmon on Thursday, April 13
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Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/ObviousViralCampaign on Friday, April 14
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Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/AlsoNotDanHarmon on Tuesday, April 18
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Found this blatant clickbait on 4chan last night and thought you guys might be interested...
Submitted to r/rickandmorty by u/AlsoNotDanHarmon on Monday, May 1
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Freshly released Szauce being dipped by nuggets!
Submitted to r/rickandmorty by u/thesobercasinoman on Monday, May 8
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Current
NOTE: No puzzle under the current section will have a solution, if you need help click on the title or join the SzechuanSauceSeekers Discord
Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/StrangeManInBlack on Friday, May 12
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!DWAg9lToFP3TW-7kMTYS3q2Rm0Q_F0bhkNOwrsMi0No
Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/StrangeManInBlack on Friday, May 12
Wikileaksz: https://mega.nz/#!Mv4gBJwQ
Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/StrangeManInBlack on Friday, May 12
Time to delete Facebook, hit the gym, and lawyer up, Morty!
Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/StrangeManInBlack on Friday, May 12
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Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/StrangeManInBlack on Friday, May 12
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Submitted to r/RickAndMorty by u/ObviousViralCampaign on Sunday, May 28
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Definitely Not Dan Harmon on Keybase
Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/ObviousViralCampaign Thursday, June 8
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Submitted to r/RickAndMorty by u/rain-rain-throwaway on Thursday, June 8
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Submitted to r/RickAndMorty by u/NotDanHarmon Thursday, June 8
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Submitted to r/RickAndMorty by u/NotDanHarmon Thursday, June 10
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Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/DefinitelyNotAbed Monday, June 12
Submitted to r/SzechuanSauceSeekers by u/StrangeManInBlack Monday, June 12
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Accounts to Watch
DNDH Accounts
- u/ObviousViralCampaign
- u/rain-rain-throwaway
- u/AlsoNotDanHarmon
- u/AlsoAlsoNotDanHarmon
- u/AlsoAlsoAlsoNotDan
- u/StrangeManInBlack
- @NotDanHarmon (Twitter)
- @fuckwatermarks (Instagram)
- @fuckwatermarks (Twitter)
Copycat Accounts
Possible Alt Accounts
- u/NotNotDanHarmon
- u/ProbablyNotDanHarmon
- u/MosDefNotDanHarmon
- u/ThisFuckingDanHarmon
- u/ClearlyNotDanHarmon
- u/ActuallyIsDanHarmon
- u/DefinitelyNotAbed
- u/DefinitelyNotMorty
- u/NotEarthRickC137
The above alts all appeared at the same time in the same thread, each using a different one of Rick's catchphrases.
Known Copycats
These are (probably) just regular seekers that have decided to create their own puzzles and content.
Useful Links
- Welcome and Introduction
- Szechuan Sauce Seekers Subreddit
- Seeker Discord
- Subreddit Wiki
- Definitely Not Rick and Morty: Saucepackets
This page is a work in progress, and will be updated as new leads emerge.
