“What A Sick Joke” Trends On Twitter as ‘Better Call Saul’ Fans Rail Voters for 46 Time Snub for Series

Another Emmy Awards ceremony, another year of Better Call Saul snubs. To quote fans of the critically acclaimed Breaking Bad prequel on Twitter: “What a sick joke!”

The 74th Primetime Emmys took place on Monday night, and despite receiving seven nominations this year, Better Call Saul‘s cast, creators, and team walked away empty handed. Again.

Since the spinoff/prequel/sequel to one of TV’s greatest dramas premiered in February 2015, it’s received an impressive 46 nominations across categories. Yet despite unwavering praise, consistently sharp writing, and stellar performances from lead and supporting actors alike, the show hasn’t taken home a single Emmy during its six-season run.

In Better Call Saul, the immensely talented Bob Odenkirk stars as crafty lawyer Jimmy McGill, later transitioning into his alter-ego Saul Goodman, who we met in Breaking Bad. Odenkirk gives a layered, complex, career-great performance throughout the series, and fans were quick to recall that he had a heart attack on set while filming the show’s phenomenal sixth and final season.

It’s common for a show to have a top-notch lead, but part of what makes Better Call Saul so remarkable is the fact that its supporting actors — including Michael McKean, Giancarlo Esposito, Jonathan Banks, Michael Mando, and Patrick Fabian — are all such forces. But none are more deserving of an Emmy than Rhea Seehorn, who plays attorney Kim Wexler. Over six seasons, Kim went from having two lines of dialogue in the pilot to inspiring an entire fandom to fear for her wellbeing. She’s one of the most fleshed out characters on television, thanks in large part to Seehorn’s thoughtful, impassioned portrayal. Much to the dismay of fans, Seehorn’s performance as Kim has gone unrecognized by the Academy until this year. And though the actor finally snagged a long-overdue nomination, she still hasn’t won for the role.

Following the latest round of snubs, fans swarmed social media to share their disappointment and find comfort in Chuck McGill memes. “WHAT A SICK JOKE” is trending as Better Call Saul fans express their Emmys frustration, with some parodying Chuck’s infamous outburst from the Season 3 episode, “Chicanery.”

It’s worth noting that only the first seven episodes of Better Call Saul‘s 13-episode final season were considered for the 2022 Emmys. The show’s final six episodes — which feature stirring performances from both Odenkirk and Seehorn — are eligible for the 2023 Emmys, so there’s still a chance they may win. But the point remains that Better Call Saul has been deserving of Emmys love for years.