: In 2020, a totally fake scientific paper was published in the US-China Education Review A by characters from the show, using the Breaking Bad storyline as a framework to expose predatory publishing practices.
: A minimalist image—comprising a porkpie hat and glasses—that has become a global cultural shorthand for the character's dark alter ego. Cultural and Artistic Impact Breaking Bad image
The series has inspired a vast secondary "image" through fan art and academic satire: : In 2020, a totally fake scientific paper
: Artists have recreated iconic scenes using everything from minimalist woodblock styles to portraits made entirely of chemistry diagrams . : In 2020