"Oh, my god, Ricky 1! Oh, thank GOD there's no Ricky 2!'"
Ricky 1 is a 1988 American film that is a parody of Rocky.
Ricky 1 provides examples of the following tropes:
- Artistic License – Explosives: The scene where a salesman pitches an exploding doormat as a means of safeguarding one's house against burglars.Angry Video Game Nerd: "I always thought burglars came in through a window. And what if it was a mailman, or a neighbor, or something?!"
- Captain Ersatz: Ricky, Angela, The Champ/Silver Shadow, and Vinnie, are parodies of Rocky, Adrian, Apollo Creed, and Mickey, respectively.
- Catchphrase: Ricky: "Don't be negative!".
- Raw Eggs Make You Stronger: Parodied. Ricky tries to drink raw eggs, only to spit them out.
- Shout-Out: Many events in the film parody the events in Rocky, but it also makes references to The Godfather.
- Title 1: It's called Ricky 1 and never got any sequels.
- The Unnamed: Ricky's opponent, played by Hawthorne James. His nickname is The Silver Shadow, but his given name is never specified. The character is usually referred to as simply "The Champ."Ricky: Hey, c'mon, the champ's the greatest!Vinnie: Well, beat him, and you're gonna be the greatest!Ricky: I can't beat the champ.Vinnie: Why?Ricky: He's the champ!