In games like Madden NFL and Minecraft, the theme tune from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has appeared, leaving star Rob McElhenney perplexed. An Irish bar in South Philadelphia is run by a collection of morally bankrupt characters, and the show revolves around their weird plans. Animal Crossing’s Always Sunny Pub has been a popular tribute to the long-running series, with many more examples. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, which debuted in 2005, takes the standard sitcom concept and turns it on its head.
The show’s primary cast members are incredibly volatile and egotistical, rather than warm and pleasant, and their aims usually lead to the demise of other members of The Gang. To It’s Always Sunny’s credit, the show’s unhinged ensemble and their often-unforgivable antics have made this format a huge hit. As a result of the show’s success, there have been several allusions and Easter eggs to Paddy’s Pub or the corrupt characters. It’s Always Sunny: Miles Morales is shown a reference to Charlie Kelly’s cat-rescuing talents by Spider-Man, as an Easter egg. The It’s Always Sunny cast talks about video games including the show’s theme tune, “Temptation Sensation,” in a new edition of The Always Sunny Podcast.
According to actor Rob McElhenney, the show’s theme tune has never been licenced, allowing it to be used in places like Madden NFL and Minecraft. When McElhenney heard Temptation Sensation playing in his house, he mistook it for his kids viewing the obscene comedy. It’s Always Sunny’s Charlie Day and Glenn Howerton, who appears in the film with McElhenney, point out that the use of the theme song may be seen as a free advertisement for the film. In 2019, a mobile game based on the iconic television show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia was released, allowing fans to relive the horrors of Paddy’s Pub.
Playing as part of The Gang, players may aid in a variety of dubious plans, putting them up against gaming giants like Madden NFL and Minecraft. The It’s Always Sunny video game, on the other hand, uses a brighter colour scheme to entice players into Philadelphia’s sordid underbelly. “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” has made a lasting impression on the world of television, even if it is a soiled one. Madden NFL and Minecraft use the show’s theme music as an example of the show’s wide-reaching effect. It’s Always Sunny viewers know that a vengeful Frank Reynolds is scarier than any football player or creeper.