AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The 'Huell Rolling In Money' meme features a scene from the television series Breaking Bad where Huell Babineaux, portrayed by Lavell Crawford, and Patrick Kuby, played by Bill Burr, are lying together on a large pile of dollar bills. Originally a moment of light-hearted humor in a dramatic series, this scene has been transformed into a popular meme. It is typically used to express humor or joy related to unexpectedly acquiring or fantasizing about large sums of money. The image generally depicts the two characters fully stretched out and comfortable on the money, symbolizing extreme satisfaction and indulgence in wealth.
OriginWho did it first?
The meme originates from the 'Breaking Bad' episode titled 'Buried,' which aired on August 18th, 2013. In this episode IMDb, characters Huell and Kuby stumble upon a vast accumulation of cash. Huell remarks on needing to fulfill a personal desire and proceeds to lie down on the money, followed shortly by Kuby. This particular scene parodied the iconic actions of Scrooge McDuck from the animated series Duck Tales, highlighted by Kuby's line about not being there to 'channel Scrooge McDuck.' The visual gag connected with audiences and was converted into a versatile meme for depicting situations of sudden wealth. Here is a clip from the scene: YouTube.[1]
Origin: 2013