Bob Odenkirk Single-Handedly Gets Thousands Of Comedy Nerds Into Breaking Bad
Last night Bob Odenkirk made his long-awaited first appearance as sleazy lawyer Saul Goodman on Breaking Bad, to rave reviews. Having seen only the first episode of Breaking Bad, I don't know what's going on with the show, but this clip from last night alone does seem to be a predictor of a looming Bob Odenkirk cultural takeover. Nobody plays an asshole better than Mr. Robert Odenkirk:
(And yes, that's DJ Qualls. Who else could it be?):
"What, do I look like your high school girlfriend 'five fingers, no waiting'?" This sounds either Odenkirk-written, or partially improvised. Bob Odenkirk has always been due for household name status, so the only thing surprising here is the fact that "fivefingersnowaiting.com" is still available. Get it together, comedy nerds. (Thanks to etc for posting this superior clip in the comments!)
Posted by Lindsay at 5:15 PM in Cameos
Tags: Bob Odenkirk | Breaking Bad | DJ Qualls | Mr. Show With Bob And David
This was the best fucking episode yet! I seriously bust a gut at Bob's lines. Dear God, make him a regular please.
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He's probably going to be a reoccurring character for at least a few more episodes, if not the rest of the season (which might just be a few more episodes.)
Catch the whole episode in replays on AMC this week - he really adds a comedic balance to an otherwise dark and heavy show.
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Better call Saul!
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I was not a fan of Saul Goodman. I thought having Odenkirk was a distraction. I found his character to be a little over the top for an otherwise pretty realistic show.
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I wouldn't say the show was realistic, as i would say it's vying for realism. But yeah, totally. Bob kind of weirded that one up. Ditto DJ, by mere presence alone.
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something tagged with DJ Qualls and Mr Show exists now
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the haircut alone saved the day. i think this casting returns some of the show's early levity, which it sorely needs. and ... he's really damned believable! go b.o.!
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Been a fan of this show since the start, and I don't think Bob took away from it at all. We just haven't seen the depth of his character yet and the wise-cracking attorney is definitely his public persona and not his down-to-risky-business side. I think as Walt evolves more into Heisenberg people like Saul are gonna be necessary as per my education courtesy of The Wire.
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Ok, maybe its lack of sleep or whatever but I don't get it. Could somebody explain the "five fingers no waiting" reference?
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I wanted him to say "Now who wants ice cream?" at various moments soooooo bad
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I've always thought Bob Odenkirk sucked. Mr. Show would have had staying power, if only he weren't around.
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You've never seen Mr. Show, have you?
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Reminds me a lot of Tony Shalhoub's character in Coen Bros "The Man Who Wasn't There"
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Hi. Could someone explain to me the "Five fingers, no waiting" joke? I'm making French subtitles for the show and I just can't get it. Thank you all!
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It means his "girlfriend" was his hand, i.e. he didn't have one.
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DJ Qualls and Badger are two of the weirdest but still normal people around.
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Everyone who doesn't watch this show should, it's one the best on tv.
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I wasn't watching this show, but now that Bob's on it... I probably still won't, but I'll definitely consider it.
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@lindsay: well, if you are going back to watch old episodes, Negro Y Azul is right before saul, and as long as it was not spoiled by the previouslies, it should make your jaw drop.
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