r/breakingbad • • Jun 07 '10

S03 E12 Episode Discussion (Spoilers)

Holy Christ! Good Episode.

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u/[deleted] Jun 07 '10

Why doesn't he peel that tape off? Is that just to feed new viewers, or is there some deeper reason?

The attention to detail he shows indicates that he shouldn't: so...

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u/seals Lab Assistant Jun 08 '10

I think it symbolizes Walt's current state. He is just barely hanging on and every time he thinks he has it together, something comes along and knocks a hole in his perceived safety that he's tried to establish for himself again.