The name "Heisenburg" comes from a famous physicist named Werner Heisenberg. Anyone who studies chemistry would be very familiar with his work. There are about a dozen famous physicists in history, along with Albert Einstein, who have changed the world of physics forever. It was a clever move on the writer's part to have walt use that name.
Besides, Heisenbergs most well know work is the "uncertainty principle", and that fits pretty well to the Walt/Heisenberg personality. That made the choice of that specific scientists name even more clever.
Another connection between Werner Heisenberg and Walter White is that Heisenberg also got cancer (kidney cancer in his case, which he ended up dying from).
As far as the "pseudo" goes, Jesse is referring to pseudoephedrine, which used to be commonly used as a decongestant in stuff like Sudafed It's also a key ingredient in meth production. Eventually, most stores put it behind the counter, and stuff like Sudafed uses another ingredient anyway. Someone buying a bunch of boxes of pills (like Badger had in episode 5) would raise suspicion, hence the "smurfs" Jesse mentioned in the beginning of this episode.
Sudafed still uses it, Sudafed PE is the alternative, uses phenylephrine instead. And it’s basically useless. Performed similar to placebo in clinical trials. The og Sudafed really works but you’ll have to bring your ID
My headcannon is that Walter planned to return the masks and materials back to the school lab, but since they were destroyed in the RV, he just hoped no one would notice
I never thought of that, good point. My idea was, he would have just replaced the stuff part by part in school over time. There must be a budget for lab equipment for restocking, replacing broken stuff etc. (esp. glassware get's broken in a lab quite often, mostly during washing it, that's when you are not that careful - I worked in a chemistry lab for a few year, so I speak from experience 😅 ). If they didn't left the mask in the desert, probably nobody would have noticed that something in the school was missing in the first place.
@@mrtveye6682 I agree... I'm sure that inventory/security of the school lab was not at "Fort Knox level" anyway. Since Walter was in charge of inventory, he could've *easily* made things disappear discreetly.... and if Hank hadn't found the mask, no one would've *ever* known.
I always felt the final Tuco scene here was brilliant. Walt (who is a bit of a snob) thought he could use his "superior intellect" to just sort of waltz his way to success in the drug business. Tuco's craziness showed is doesn't matter how well thought out and rational you think you are there are a lot of crazy wildcards in this business.
I mean was he wrong. It's not that he's a snob but rather he's new to this world. Sure he makes mistakes due to not being as well versed in it but you gotta cut him some slack, this is like what his first month in? Also putting superior intellect in quotes as if he isn't extremely smart is wild. He's not above getting his hands dirty when needs be shown by how he managed to tame Tuco into accepting his deal by blowing his office up. However Walt didn't realise the extent to which Tuco was unhinged. That's not on Walt, it's not like every drug dealer in the business is as unhinged as Tuco either, even amongst his peers he's known for being a mad dog.
Due to a 1960s embargo it was illegal to import Cuban cigars, that is why he said he thought they were illegal. I don't think they're completely illegal anymore but still a highly restricted to some certain circumstances.
I found your channel through your outlet wilds walkthrough (one of my favourite games) and I see you're also doing Breaking Bad reactions?! 😃😁 it's my favourite show. This channel is an amazing find for me!
I just watched a science video about how to make thermite, on UA-cam of all places, and was shocked that it was *actually on UA-cam* (for some reason) 🤷♂️ I'm actually hoping that maybe some steps in the process were glossed over for responsibility purposes, but the video did remind me of this _BB_ episode.
Thermite is a pretty basic chemical product. It's not really a "secret", you can read about it in probably every chemistry books and lots of publications. So no need to hide something away on YT, everyone who is interested would be able to find out about it anyway without much effort. BTW, you can even find several recipes for meth absolutely legally in some scientific publications, advanced organic chemistry books etc., and I just checked, even on Wikipedia. 😀 Though having a recipe and being able to cook it are two different things. It's not that complicated with the right equipment and a good knowledge of chemistry (Breaking Bad is a little exaggerating Walts "genius" of being able to cook it that pure), but it takes some skills and understanding. That's probably why Breaking Bad never showed the process in detail.
@mrtveye6682 If i remember correctly, the cast worked closely with the actual DEA. They helped them with making it look real (i think Bryan Cranston or Aaron Paul even said in some interview that they actually know the recipe thanks to the DEA help). They supposedly left some bits out because it could inspire some... aspiring cooks lol.
Walt talking to Holly on the video isn’t awkward at all, it’s just deeply emotional because we as the audience know he won’t be around for much of her life but his family doesn’t know, and feeling that deep emotion makes some people uncomfortable if they never learned that it’s okay to have negative emotions or how to process them in a healthy way.
pretty silly to imply that because we analyze and react to certain scenes from a fictional tv show a particular way, that means that we are underdeveloped in our ability to process emotions properly. again, as we said in response to your similar comment on a previous video, you act as though we should be reacting a certain way, as you want us to, but we will never fake reactions for views. it was an awkward and uncomfortable moment in the show because the silly and quirky tone of the party suddenly got somber and serious. we do not appreciate passive aggressive statements about our maturity just because we don't fit your idea of what watching a tv show should be like.
One thing guys, please don't fall in a trap of seeing Heisenberg as something like a flip switch in Walt's personality/behaviour 😉 I swear 99% of the viewers treat Walt/Heisenberg almost like Jekyll/Hyde situation. Very surface level interpretation imho. For now I'll stop at that 😅
I think it makes it easier for people to distinguish and describe the difference between how Walt acts in the crime world vs how he acts with his family but I agree its definitely not a split personality and also people get ready to see "Heisenberg come out" and Walt is a more complex character than that imo.
If you’re looking for an editor, I may be willing to give you guys some assistance! Depending on scheduling and other details. I’m passionate about your guys’ channel though! Your reactions always crack me up 😂 I’m willing to offer some sources if you’d like to see what work I’ve done in the past. Based on the current editing style being used, Im sure I’d have the capability to put out the same kind of look and feel. Or adapt if you wanna go in a different direction :) I know I’m very anonymous and you don’t know me very well, but know that you can set the pace and I’d be willing to do anything to make you feel more comfortable and assured :) I’d appreciate any consideration!
@@jxsh03 it's the "worst" one by way of comparison to the other seasons... all the seasons are very good and even season 1 is better than many other shows
Actually you are partly right. The writers' strike did cause them to cut the season short. Vince gilligan, however, is a perfectionist. Rather than create some bad episodes, he waited until the strike was over.
The name "Heisenburg" comes from a famous physicist named Werner Heisenberg. Anyone who studies chemistry would be very familiar with his work. There are about a dozen famous physicists in history, along with Albert Einstein, who have changed the world of physics forever. It was a clever move on the writer's part to have walt use that name.
thanks for the comment!!
Besides, Heisenbergs most well know work is the "uncertainty principle", and that fits pretty well to the Walt/Heisenberg personality. That made the choice of that specific scientists name even more clever.
Another connection between Werner Heisenberg and Walter White is that Heisenberg also got cancer (kidney cancer in his case, which he ended up dying from).
He wanted to create a atom bomb for the German WW2 forces
This is the moment Tuco becomes Tuco Bell
As far as the "pseudo" goes, Jesse is referring to pseudoephedrine, which used to be commonly used as a decongestant in stuff like Sudafed It's also a key ingredient in meth production. Eventually, most stores put it behind the counter, and stuff like Sudafed uses another ingredient anyway. Someone buying a bunch of boxes of pills (like Badger had in episode 5) would raise suspicion, hence the "smurfs" Jesse mentioned in the beginning of this episode.
ah, thanks for the comment 🙌
Sudafed still uses it, Sudafed PE is the alternative, uses phenylephrine instead. And it’s basically useless. Performed similar to placebo in clinical trials. The og Sudafed really works but you’ll have to bring your ID
My headcannon is that Walter planned to return the masks and materials back to the school lab, but since they were destroyed in the RV, he just hoped no one would notice
I never thought of that, good point.
My idea was, he would have just replaced the stuff part by part in school over time. There must be a budget for lab equipment for restocking, replacing broken stuff etc. (esp. glassware get's broken in a lab quite often, mostly during washing it, that's when you are not that careful - I worked in a chemistry lab for a few year, so I speak from experience 😅 ).
If they didn't left the mask in the desert, probably nobody would have noticed that something in the school was missing in the first place.
@@mrtveye6682 I agree... I'm sure that inventory/security of the school lab was not at "Fort Knox level" anyway. Since Walter was in charge of inventory, he could've *easily* made things disappear discreetly.... and if Hank hadn't found the mask, no one would've *ever* known.
I always felt the final Tuco scene here was brilliant. Walt (who is a bit of a snob) thought he could use his "superior intellect" to just sort of waltz his way to success in the drug business. Tuco's craziness showed is doesn't matter how well thought out and rational you think you are there are a lot of crazy wildcards in this business.
I mean was he wrong. It's not that he's a snob but rather he's new to this world. Sure he makes mistakes due to not being as well versed in it but you gotta cut him some slack, this is like what his first month in? Also putting superior intellect in quotes as if he isn't extremely smart is wild. He's not above getting his hands dirty when needs be shown by how he managed to tame Tuco into accepting his deal by blowing his office up. However Walt didn't realise the extent to which Tuco was unhinged. That's not on Walt, it's not like every drug dealer in the business is as unhinged as Tuco either, even amongst his peers he's known for being a mad dog.
This season was cut short because of the writers strike. The first 2 episodes of next season was supposed to be where this ended
Due to a 1960s embargo it was illegal to import Cuban cigars, that is why he said he thought they were illegal. I don't think they're completely illegal anymore but still a highly restricted to some certain circumstances.
hmm interesting. so like a cold war thing?
@@nerdymarriedcouple yes it was a cold war thing and for a few decades it was completely illegal to import cigars made in Cuba.
They're still prohibited in the US.
Ok well now you HAVE to wear the Heisenberg hat for a reaction! 👍😉
lololol maybeeeee 🤔
I found your channel through your outlet wilds walkthrough (one of my favourite games) and I see you're also doing Breaking Bad reactions?! 😃😁 it's my favourite show. This channel is an amazing find for me!
ah soo cool! thanks for joing us for this reaction 😊
you guys telling me you have never done some freaky stuff in public? it's honestly the best, you guys are saints
Just finished season 1 with you guys. Loving the taking the journey again with you guys. Also I’m considering Patreon. You guys Enjoy! Much love ✌🏼
19:54 "the cop's wife.." it's her sister xD
16:16 Hank wants outta there for other reasons 😅
TIGHT TIGHT TIGHT YA!
I just watched a science video about how to make thermite, on UA-cam of all places, and was shocked that it was *actually on UA-cam* (for some reason) 🤷♂️
I'm actually hoping that maybe some steps in the process were glossed over for responsibility purposes, but the video did remind me of this _BB_ episode.
Thermite is a pretty basic chemical product. It's not really a "secret", you can read about it in probably every chemistry books and lots of publications. So no need to hide something away on YT, everyone who is interested would be able to find out about it anyway without much effort.
BTW, you can even find several recipes for meth absolutely legally in some scientific publications, advanced organic chemistry books etc., and I just checked, even on Wikipedia. 😀
Though having a recipe and being able to cook it are two different things. It's not that complicated with the right equipment and a good knowledge of chemistry (Breaking Bad is a little exaggerating Walts "genius" of being able to cook it that pure), but it takes some skills and understanding. That's probably why Breaking Bad never showed the process in detail.
@mrtveye6682 If i remember correctly, the cast worked closely with the actual DEA. They helped them with making it look real (i think Bryan Cranston or Aaron Paul even said in some interview that they actually know the recipe thanks to the DEA help). They supposedly left some bits out because it could inspire some... aspiring cooks lol.
30:57 - LOL
If you two hadn't been talking over the explanation of the Smurfs and pseudo, you would know what's going on.
Walt talking to Holly on the video isn’t awkward at all, it’s just deeply emotional because we as the audience know he won’t be around for much of her life but his family doesn’t know, and feeling that deep emotion makes some people uncomfortable if they never learned that it’s okay to have negative emotions or how to process them in a healthy way.
pretty silly to imply that because we analyze and react to certain scenes from a fictional tv show a particular way, that means that we are underdeveloped in our ability to process emotions properly. again, as we said in response to your similar comment on a previous video, you act as though we should be reacting a certain way, as you want us to, but we will never fake reactions for views. it was an awkward and uncomfortable moment in the show because the silly and quirky tone of the party suddenly got somber and serious. we do not appreciate passive aggressive statements about our maturity just because we don't fit your idea of what watching a tv show should be like.
One thing guys, please don't fall in a trap of seeing Heisenberg as something like a flip switch in Walt's personality/behaviour 😉
I swear 99% of the viewers treat Walt/Heisenberg almost like Jekyll/Hyde situation. Very surface level interpretation imho. For now I'll stop at that 😅
I think it makes it easier for people to distinguish and describe the difference between how Walt acts in the crime world vs how he acts with his family but I agree its definitely not a split personality and also people get ready to see "Heisenberg come out" and Walt is a more complex character than that imo.
If you’re looking for an editor, I may be willing to give you guys some assistance! Depending on scheduling and other details. I’m passionate about your guys’ channel though! Your reactions always crack me up 😂
I’m willing to offer some sources if you’d like to see what work I’ve done in the past. Based on the current editing style being used, Im sure I’d have the capability to put out the same kind of look and feel. Or adapt if you wanna go in a different direction :)
I know I’m very anonymous and you don’t know me very well, but know that you can set the pace and I’d be willing to do anything to make you feel more comfortable and assured :)
I’d appreciate any consideration!
I LOVED hearing about the Las Cruces story :D
So horrible. Glad about the resolution!
we are too haha
Good that you enjoyed it and considered it strong. It is, in fact, the worst of the five seasons. The show just gets better and better, surprisingly.
Worst is a strong word. Entire show is a masterpiece, I agree the seasons do get even better but Season 1 is brilliant in its own right.
@@jxsh03 it's the "worst" one by way of comparison to the other seasons... all the seasons are very good and even season 1 is better than many other shows
@@nathan43082Yeah, season 1 is great. But knowing where the show is going I can definitely see they are still finding their footing a bit here.
Yall talk over stuff too much. They explained the hole sudo thing but you were to busy talking over it
Alright, we made it. Buckle up.
Gets crazy from here
It's a barrel. Just roll it.
Cat in back spotted!
You guys may want to pause when you talk. You are missing some info
Oh how young you were thinking Tuco was the main antagonist 🤣
Yeah mr white science!! 😎
What did he say he was going to do? Maybe if you listen you would get it
If you two get divorced, who gets the account?
wow
Like the writer strike of 2008 could result in an unsatisfying episode of Breaking Bad. Get real.
Actually you are partly right. The writers' strike did cause them to cut the season short. Vince gilligan, however, is a perfectionist. Rather than create some bad episodes, he waited until the strike was over.
just saying what people said lol. not sure what you mean
Due to the writers strike the season 1 finale was absorbed into season 2.
Plug your headphone in, and tell me you’ve never watched the series 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
lol what?