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Disney's Strict Food Rules Nearly Canceled 'Breaking Bad' Nod
12 Sep
Summary
- A 'Breaking Bad' meth reference was planned using blue cupcakes.
- Disney had strict rules promoting healthy food choices in scripts.
- The channel questioned pizza slices, suggesting fruit instead.
During the production of Disney Channel's 'Girl Meets World,' a storyline intended to reference 'Breaking Bad' through blue cupcakes was proposed but ultimately rejected. Rider Strong revealed on 'Pod Meets World' that writers initially conceived an episode where blue cupcakes, mirroring Walter White's blue meth, would be central. Showrunner Michael Jacobs indicated this was an intentional provocation towards Disney's strict standards.
Disney maintained rigorous guidelines regarding food in scripts, prioritizing the promotion of balanced diets. Actress Danielle Fishel elaborated that the channel discouraged excessive focus on unhealthy foods and treats. Even a simple script detail about the young protagonists ordering pizza faced scrutiny, with Disney questioning the choice and proposing fruit as a healthier alternative. Despite these challenges, the show sometimes incorporated food-related themes, albeit within Disney's approved parameters.
