Bob Odenkirk, the name behind the infamous Saul Goodman of Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad, delivered a public service announcement, asking, “Did you know you have rights?”
The video, posted on YouTube, celebrates America’s 250th anniversary this summer.
“Hi, I’m Saul Goodman. Did you know you have rights? Well, you do. Sure, they’re old-timey. They were written by a bunch of guys in powdered wigs and knee socks. Boring, but believe it or not, they’re still surprisingly relevant,” Odenkirk said.
The video was also reposted on Bluesky by Breaking Bad co-creator Peter Gould, who said, “Here’s something…,” and confirmed in the comments that the video was not artificially-generated.
“Your rights include, but are not limited to, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of the press, freedom against unreasonable searches and seizures, et cetera, et cetera,” Odenkirk continues. “Wow, you lucky so-and-so. Look at you, you got rights coming out the wazoo.”
He said the rights Americans enjoy today were earned through centuries of sacrifice, telling viewers that “a whole bunch of good people, 250 years’ worth, sacrificed everything they had for this awesome wallpaper behind me.”
The backdrop or “wallpaper” he referred to is the U.S. Constitution.
The video also featured Jonathan Banks, who reappeared as Saul’s fixer and hitman, Mike Ehrmantraut.
“Know your rights, and for the love of Mike, don’t ever give ’em up,” Odenkirk said.
“I’m Mike, and I approve this message,” Banks said in conclusion.
Better Call Saul ended in 2022 after six seasons, and Breaking Bad ended in 2013.