Hold onto your wallets, folks! Bryan Cranston had one of the funniest reactions to a pair of his 'Breaking Bad' underwear selling for an eye-watering $32,500. That’s right, you heard it correctly — thirty-two thousand dollars! And this isn’t just any memorabilia; it’s from the iconic scenes where his unforgettable character, Walter White, cooked meth in nothing but his skivvies.
Why Fans Love Bryan Cranston's Underwear
If you're a fan of Breaking Bad, you remember those unforgettable moments where Bryan's character, the brilliant yet devious Walter White, cooked up meth in his underwear. These scenes left such a mark that fans couldn’t get enough. Images of Bryan in character, clad in nothing but tighty-whities, have been printed on T-shirts, posters, and all sorts of merchandise. It’s a testament to how deeply the show impacted its audience.
The Moment on 'Live With Kelly and Mark'
During Bryan's recent appearance on Live With Kelly and Mark, a famous image from the show popped up on the screen. The hosts, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, who are huge fans of the Vince Gilligan-created franchise, admitted they own some of the unique merchandise. They even shared a personal anecdote about it. "We have that photo in my son’s bedroom," Mark, 52, told Bryan, 67, referring to the famous underwear snapshot. "There are times when I’m in his bedroom, and I’m just looking at you, Bryan," he joked.
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When the Underwear Hit the Auction Block
Now, here’s the kicker: last year, one of the pairs of underwear that served as a prop in Walter White’s closet was auctioned off for a staggering price. Bryan, always quick with a quip, joked about it on the show, saying, "If I had worn them first, they would have gone even higher." Can you imagine? It’s as if he’s in on the joke with us.
When Kelly, 53, asked Bryan if he knew who had purchased the underwear, his response was priceless: "Some crazy person," he said. Bryan couldn’t hide his amusement at the absurdity of it all. "It never ceases to amaze me how insane some people are in this world — $32,000 for some pair of tight-whitey underwear," he continued, shaking his head in disbelief.
Mark Consuelos couldn’t resist pointing out that it wasn’t exactly a "particularly attractive pair of tighty-whities." Bryan, ever the gentleman, responded with a mock offense, "I beg your pardon?" This hilarious exchange had the Riverdale alum laughing so hard he could barely contain himself. Kelly added her own twist, quipping, "I think that’s the bargain of the year." It’s moments like these that make live TV so unpredictable and entertaining.
Auction Comments on 'The Tonight Show'
In March 2023, Bryan first discussed the sale of his character’s underwear during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He made it clear that these particular pairs were never worn on set but were merely props in Walter White’s closet. "Those were never worn. The ones that are soiled go for much higher … I wish I didn’t say that … I mean, people are crazy!" Bryan joked. "Who, in their right mind, is buying a pair of tighty-whitey underwear for 30 grand?"
