As a fan of Breaking Bad, I’m always looking for ways to bring the show’s intensity, suspense, and intrigue into my events. One fun way to do this is by using Breaking Bad-themed “This or That” icebreaker questions. By asking questions related to the show’s characters, plotlines, and themes, you can create a sense of excitement and engagement among your guests and encourage them to share their opinions and experiences.
How to incorporate Breaking Bad themed This or That questions
To incorporate Breaking Bad-themed “This or That” questions into your event, follow these steps:
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Prepare a list of questions beforehand that are related to the show’s characters, plotlines, and themes. You can find inspiration from watching episodes, reading recaps, or browsing online forums and fan sites.
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Print out the questions on cards or display them on a screen or a poster board. Encourage your guests to form small groups of 3-5 people and take turns asking each other the questions. You can also create a rotation system where each group moves on to the next question after a set amount of time (e.g., 2-3 minutes).
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Make sure everyone has a chance to answer each question and listen actively to their responses. Encourage follow-up questions, comments, and discussions that build on the initial answers. You can also share your own insights and opinions about the show to keep the conversation flowing.
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After everyone has had a chance to answer all the questions, gather your guests in a larger group and ask them to share their favorite or most surprising answers. You can also use this opportunity to highlight any commonalities or connections that emerged during the activity.
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Consider using some of the insights or stories that came up during the “This or That” icebreaker as a springboard for further conversations and activities throughout the day. For example, you could organize a trivia game based on Breaking Bad trivia or create a photo booth with props inspired by the show’s characters and settings.
Ideas on different themes of questions
To keep your Breaking Bad-themed icebreaker questions fresh and engaging, you can explore different themes and categories that are relevant to the show. Here are some ideas:
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Characters: Ask questions related to the personalities, relationships, and motivations of the show’s main characters (e.g., “Who is your favorite Breaking Bad character?” or “Which character do you relate to the most?”).
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Plotlines: Ask questions about the show’s twists, turns, and resolutions (e.g., “What was your favorite episode of Breaking Bad?” or “Do you prefer the early or later seasons of the show?”).
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Themes: Ask questions that explore the show’s themes and messages (e.g., “What lessons have you learned from watching Breaking Bad?” or “How has Breaking Bad changed your perspective on morality?”).
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Moral dilemmas: Ask questions that present moral dilemmas inspired by the show’s storylines (e.g., “Would you rather be rich and happy but harm others, or poor and virtuous but struggle to survive?”).
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Cultural references: Ask questions that reference pop culture, history, and current events that are featured in the show (e.g., “Which real-life drug kingpin do you think was the inspiration for Breaking Bad’s characters?” or “What is your favorite Breaking Bad meme?”).
By incorporating these different themes of questions into your Breaking Bad-themed icebreaker activity, you can keep your guests engaged and entertained while also fostering a sense of community and shared interest. So why not give it a try and see how it can enhance your next event!
My favorite Breaking Bad themed This or That questions
- Jesse Pinkman or Walter White?
- Blue meth or regular meth?
- Saul Goodman or Mike Ehrmantraut?
- The RV or the superlab?
- Tighty whities or hazmat suits?
- Tio Salamanca or Gus Fring?
- Flynn or Holly?
- Skyler White or Marie Schrader?
- The Cousins or Tuco Salamanca?
- Skinny Pete or Badger?
- Los Pollos Hermanos or Vamonos Pest?
- Krazy-8 or Emilio Koyama?
- Walt Jr.’s breakfast or Gale Boetticher’s coffee?
- The White house or the Schrader residence?
- Lydia Rodarte-Quayle or Todd Alquist?
- Jane Margolis or Andrea Cantillo?
- Walter White’s ‘I am the one who knocks’ speech or Gus Fring’s ‘A man provides’ speech?
- The pink teddy bear or the Heisenberg hat?
- Huell Babineaux or Patrick Kuby?
- Walt and Skyler’s engagement ring or Jesse’s necklace?
- Gustavo Fring’s Chilean background or Mike Ehrmantraut’s Philadelphia history?
- The car wash or the laundromat?
- Heisenberg or Mr. Lambert?
- Season 1 or Season 5?
- Hank Schrader’s DEA office or Hank’s garage mancave?
- Vince Gilligan or Bryan Cranston?
- Walt’s Walter White persona or Heisenberg?
About the author
Jon Zajac
Founder & Chief Icebreaker
I started Icebreaker Spot because I truly believe that strong connections are the foundation of successful teams. I wanted to create a platform that would make it easy for people to find and share icebreakers and team building activities, empowering them to build trust, foster collaboration, and ultimately, achieve greatness together.