Breaking Bad fans can point to numerous quotes and scenes from the legendary AMC series that allowed for the show to resonate with so many individuals. Included in those was the iconic moment from the second episode of Season Three, “Caballo Sin Nombre” in which Walter White heaves a pizza onto the roof of his house:
The scene was nothing extraordinary. It did not require brilliant acting, special effects or any extravagant details. Only a man and his pizza. However, it apparently launched a never-ending phenomenon, as described by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan when he stopped by the Better Call Saul Insider Podcast. Although the entire podcast is worthwhile, you can skip to the 5:45 mark to hear his plea to the fans to quit throwing pizzas on the White house: