Jesse Pinkman is a significant character from the popular series ‘Breaking Bad’ played by Aaron Paul. He starts out as a small-time methamphetamine user, manufacturer, and dealer, and later gets associated with series protagonist Walter White. Jesse Pinkman has delivered some of the most memorable lines in the series. His unique brand of street wisdom, combined with his vulnerability and humor, have won him a place in the hearts of fans worldwide. Below are twenty of his most popular quotes.
List of Jesse Pinkman’s Most Popular Quotes
- “Yeah, bitch! Magnets!”– This line is from Season 5 episode 1, when they erase Gus’ laptop by using a huge magnet.
- “You don’t need a criminal lawyer. You need a criminal lawyer.”– Jesse says this to Walt suggesting they needed a lawyer who is a criminal himself such as Saul Goodman.
- “You don’t just hang up a ‘Gone Bitching’ sign.”– This line is a part of Pinkman’s angry rant over his frustrations with Walt.
- “Whatever you think is supposed to happen, the exact reverse opposite of that is gonna happen.”– Jesse says this to Walt, predicting that things won’t go as planned.
- “Look, I like making cherry product, but let’s keep it real, alright? We make poison for people who don’t care.”– Jesse says this to Walt regarding their meth production.
- “So no matter what I do, hooray for me because I am a great guy? It’s all good? No matter how many dogs I kill I just do an inventory and accept?”– This is shortly after Jesse’s girlfriend’s death, where he is questioning his morality.
- “Yeah science!”– Pinkman frequently used this phrase to celebrate their successful meth production.
- “Some straight like you, giant stick up his ass at like what – sixty? He’s just gonna break bad?”– Jesse’s description of Walt turning to the dark side.
- “I’m not turning down the money! I’m turning down you! You get it? I want nothing to do with you!”– Jesse rejects Walter White’s offer of money.
- “Gatorade me, bitch!”– This quote is from Season 4 Episode 4, Jesse is playing video games and asks for a drink without pausing the game.
- “This is my own private domicile and I will not be harassed…bitch!”– Jesse says this to Hank Schrader after he barges into Jesse’s house.
- “Ain’t nothing wrong with that. Except it ain’t you.”– Jesse’s words to Jane about her father wanting the best for her.
- “I did it for me. I liked it. I was good at it. It made me feel alive.”– Jesse confessing his motivations to Walt at the end of the series.
- “Yo, Gatorade me, bitch!”– Jesse Pinkman’s phrase as he demands a hydrating drink.
- “I’m not in danger, Skyler. I am the danger.”– A chilling quote from Jesse to Walter’s wife Skyler White.
- “Coin flip is sacred!”– Jesse making his point about making decisions by the flip of a coin.
- “You’re my free pass….bitch.”– Jesse’s line from a confrontation with Hank.
- “Is a meth empire really something to be proud of?”– Jesse questioning the worth of the dangerous legacy they’ve created.
- “Everything’s contaminated”– This line from Jesse indicates his feeling of despair and guilt.
- “I’m the bad guy.”– Jesse Pinkman gives himself this label after feeling guilty for the things he’s done.
These quotes give a sense of Pinkman’s journey from a naïve drug dealer to someone racked with guilt and regret, and finally to a character who finds some level of redemption. They are mark of good writing, character development and excellent performance by Aaron Paul.