Is that a United States senator from Pennsylvania or a (fictitious) drug lord from New Mexico with international notoriety?
Fans of the popular television series “Breaking Bad” are clamoring for Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman’s new appearance.
The Democrat revealed his new mustache via a Saturday Twitter selfie.
“Lost a bet with Karl,” Fetterman said, in reference to his son.
The wager between father and son is not entirely transparent.
Lost a bet with Karl 🥸 pic.twitter.com/D9XKEYHivj
— John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) August 19, 2023
Many individuals were eager to compare the mustachioed Fetterman to “Breaking Bad” protagonist Walter White.
Lost a bet with Karl 🥸 pic.twitter.com/D9XKEYHivj
— John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) August 19, 2023
One Twitter user who identified as a progressive Democrat compared Fetterman to a chemistry teacher, which was White’s profession before he turned to a life of criminality.
You look like a Shop teacher. Just saying.
— Nope (@ajvoorhees) August 19, 2023
One Twitter user characterized Fetterman’s new appearance as a more somber interpretation of the chemistry teacher-turned-meth magnate.
Breaking Sad
— Bill Larson (@logdoglady2nite) August 19, 2023
A few days prior, Fetterman had a complete beard in a family photograph.
Happy birthday 🎁🎂🎈🎊🎉 to my birthday twin and BFF, Gracie!
12 years later and you are still the bestest birthday present ever 😭🥰 pic.twitter.com/jJU9ohERVW
— John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) August 15, 2023
It has been quite some time since the former mayor of Braddock, Pennsylvania, and lieutenant governor of the state has appeared in public with a full crop of hair (a appearance also associated with Walter White).
During his first year as a senator, Fetterman has struggled with chronic health conditions, an uncanny parallel to White’s battle with cancer.
In February, Fetterman was admitted to a hospital to undergo treatment for depression.
Having endured a stroke during his 2022 campaign to represent the swing state in the Senate, Fetterman has also labored with public speaking engagements during his tenure.
Fox News reports that Fetterman has worked with Ohio Republican Sen. JD Vance on bipartisan rail safety legislation. Fetterman is known for his unconventional dress code.
The fictional criminal Walter White is regarded as one of the greatest television characters in history, with one iMDB classification placing him as the third greatest television character ever.