I was recently exposed to a show that I just don't know how to deal with. (...as with many things in life.) This one is of particular interest to me because my own life and the lives of many people around me. It deals with "crystal meth." (...so do I in this industry.)The show is called "Breaking Bad" and basically at this point, I gather, is about a high school teacher who is having a hard time making ends meet and decides to start making methamphetamine to supplement his income.
I have only watched the opening sequence (You can too. It's HERE and is only three minutes and forty three seconds of your life.) and 14 minutes of the first episode before I put the first three on my iTouch to watch in the next few weeks when I know I can concentrate on this.
I think much of the general population has heard of the TV show "Weeds". If not CLICK HERE. If you are familiar with the show about the pot dealers, this may seem to be on the same periodic process. Clearer than any crystal meth pipe I have ever seen is that the way 'Weeds' is to marijuana is like 'Breaking Bad' is to what is commonly referred to as crystal meth.I found quite a few links regarding the show:
- http://www.amctv.com/originals/breakingbad/
- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903747/
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breaking_Bad
- http://bb.amctv.com/
Br is on the periodic table and I truly remember that Br stands for Bromine right away. I will admit, I don't know if Bromine is used in crystal meth amphetamine.I remember seeing the billboards here and thinking that I was that much closer to seeing it all, I mean, there was about to be a show about bromine. It's over now. I also rememeber telling Rusty, "Look, I can't help but wonder if that has to do with crystal meth." and sure enough, months later, I find out - it sure does. I should know.
I am weighing in on this drug much more than I have in the past and have oodles of things to say about it. Parts of what I have said in the past are as solid as they have ever been and parts have gone up in smoke as I see more and more in my little life. No matter what, it's a drug that just can't be ignored.
Apparently, neither can the show, it was renewed for a second season.
