Breaking Bad Inspired 'Crystal Menth' Candy Created: Company Criticized for Drug References
One online retailer is coming under fire for offering hard blue candy that was inspired by the hit television drama "Breaking Bad" and is eerily similar to the famed blue crystal meth.
Firebox is advertising its "Blue Sky Candy" as "99.1 per cent pure" and offering a 4.5 oz. package for around $10 dollars.
On its website, Firebox boasts claims the candy was "cooked up in the Firebox lab under strictly controlled conditions" and that "Blue Sky Candy is authentic looking peppermint rock candy inspired by the hit series Breaking Bad."
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"Coming in at 99.1% chemically pure, we're manufacturing some serious weight, allowing us to offer these 4.5oz bags at street value," the advertisement continues. "So break off a chunk and enjoy some quality crystal menth … just don't tell the narcos."
10.3 million people watched the finale of the series according to AMC. The previous record was 6.6 million.
AMC president Charlie Collier spoke about the success of "Breaking Bad."
"Breaking Bad is simply unique. It all starts with Vince Gilligan who really only ever asked for one thing – the opportunity to end the show on his own terms. That is exactly what Vince did last night and, as always, brilliantly so. Congratulations to Vince and to every single person involved in this remarkable journey. We're proud that AMC will forever be known as the birthplace and home of this iconic show and, at the same time, we tip our Heisenberg hat to the fans who made this a truly shared experience," Collier said.
The numbers for the finale viewership will most likely go up when considering those who couldn't watch it live, but plan to watch via Hulu, DVR or other devices. And, as one fan pointed out, new fans of the show who joined the game late will eventually watch the finale.
"I wonder how many more still haven't caught up on Netflix who will be watching in the weeks/months to come," wrote Twitter user Long Seidman.
