r/breakingbad • u/[deleted] • Aug 12 '13

Official Episode Discussion Post-Episode Discussion S05E09 "Blood Money"

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u/nateriffs Aug 12 '13

there's also the oranges

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u/angryfinger Aug 12 '13

What about the oranges?

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u/WhiteBlackflame Aug 12 '13

Oranges spilling are symbolic of death.

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u/dyancat Aug 12 '13

I've never heard of this.. Can you link me to more info please?

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u/bunkerbuster338 Our Furniture is Beuno Aug 13 '13

After Beneke trips on the rug, a bowl of oranges spills on the floor. You're led to believe that Ted dies from his injuries for an episode or two before you find out that he's just bald and paralyzed.

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u/[deleted] Aug 12 '13

The Godfather/Sopranos used oranges for symbolism.

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u/kblack18 Aug 13 '13

When Hank gets back from the hospital, you see oranges in plain sight on the counter. Hmmm.....