Originally Answered: Better call saul: why was chuck wearing the shiny blanket? He is suffering from electromagnetic hypersensitivity. Whenever he is exposed to electromagnetic radiations (power lines, mobiles,..) he undergoes a loss in strength associated with that disease. That's why he used to wear a space blanket.

Why does Chuck wear a blanket in Better Call Saul?

His reaction to electronic devices is so severe it leaves him unable to work in his office and lands him in the hospital several times during Seasons 1-3 of Better Call Saul. Due to this he uses a journal to record his incidences as well as a space blanket for protection.

Is Chuck's condition a real thing?

It's clear in the show that the symptoms are real and debilitating — but it's also clear that they're mostly in Chuck's head. EHS, the show implies, is simply a manifestation of Chuck's mental illness.

Why is Chuck covered in foil?

Chuck (played by Spinal Tap's Michael McKean) is a recluse on extended leave from his legal firm who lives without electricity and wraps himself in a shiny “space blanket” to ward off the effects of exposure to Saul's mobile phone. It's an unusual condition, but Chuck is not alone.

What is a space blanket used for Better Call Saul?

Or more recently on the TV show, "Better Call Saul" - Jimmy's older brother covers the walls of his house (and his suit jacket) with space blankets to protect himself from electrical radiation.

Chuck Needing His Space Blanket - Better Call Saul - Chuck And Jimmy McGill Clips

Why was he wearing a space blanket?

So the space blanket is for protecting him from the EMF. He believes that electromagnetic radiation is harming him. It's the sort of extreme phobia (that produces physical sensations and symptoms that feel very real) that is not uncommon after a severe nervous breakdown.

Why would someone wear a space blanket?

So-called space blankets, also known as emergency blankets, were first developed by NASA in 1964. The highly reflective insulators are often included in emergency kits and are also used by long-distance runners after finishing a race to avoid a large swing in body temperature.

What mental illness does Chuck McGill have?

Chuck is semi-reclusive and believes that he suffers from electromagnetic hypersensitivity. He was amicably divorced from Rebecca Bois, who was unaware of his EHS, a few years before the events of Better Call Saul.

How much older is Chuck than Jimmy?

It isn't until Jimmy visits Chuck's grave in season 4 that the year he was born is relayed to audiences, showing that he lived from 1944 to 2003. This makes Chuck significantly older than Jimmy, by 16 years to be exact, being roughly either 57 or 58 when he is introduced in Better Call Saul season 1.

Why did Chuck's wife leave him?

He did get over the loss, however, and grew to resent his father, a dynamic that troubled Chuck and made him blame Jimmy for their father's death. This kind of tragic past could have affected Chuck and Jimmy well into their adulthood, and may have impacted Chuck's treatment of Rebecca, causing her to leave.

Is Jimmy's brother really allergic to electricity?

UPDATE, 3/3: On Monday night's episode of Better Call Saul, "Alpine Shepherd Boy," Chuck confirms that he indeed does suffer from electromagnetic hypersensitivity. He lands in the hospital after police break down his door, thinking he's a crystal meth user, and his symptoms incapacitate him.

Why does Chuck hate Jimmy?

Chuck's motivation for his subterfuge is jealousy and insecurity. He is jealous that Jimmy was their parents' favorite and after the loss of their parents and the split from his wife, he feels like his career is all that he has left to offer.

What were Chuck's last words?

I don't want to hurt your feelings... but the truth is you've never mattered all that much to me. Chuck's last words to Jimmy, refusing to forgive him.

Is Chuck in Better Call Saul evil?

Chuck McGill's actions in Better Call Saul were vindictive, but he was never actually a true Better Call Saul villain in the show. Here's why. An interview with Rhea Seehorn referred to Chuck McGill (Michael McKean) as the villain of Better Call Saul, but the character is far more complex than that.

Why did Chuck throw out Jimmy's phone?

A customer's snapping breadsticks remind Jimmy of the broken legs, so he excuses himself and vomits in the bathroom. An intoxicated Jimmy later collapses on Chuck McGill's couch after forgetting to leave his cellular phone in Chuck's mailbox. Chuck's EHS causes him to throw the phone outside.

Why does Chuck act weird in Better Call Saul?

[Better Call Saul] Chuck McGill's unusual condition was actually anxiety induced panic attacks caused by his brother Jimmy that manifested in the form of hypersensitivity to electricity.

Did Jimmy ever love Chuck?

Jimmy shows an absolute love for his older brother. After all, it was Chuck who helped Jimmy get out of trouble back in Chicago — when Jimmy defecated on top of a car in front of children, Chuck represented him as his lawyer. It was also Chuck who hired Jimmy to work at HHM's mailroom.

What is the age gap between Chuck McGill and Jimmy?

It isn't until Jimmy visits Chuck's grave in season 4 that the year he was born is relayed to audiences, showing that he lived from 1944 to 2003. This makes Chuck significantly older than Jimmy, by 16 years to be exact, being roughly either 57 or 58 when he is introduced in Better Call Saul season 1.

Did Jimmy not love Chuck?

Jimmy adored Chuck whom he admired and respected as his older brother. He had fond memories of growing up with Chuck, who used to look out for him (one reason Jimmy went to such lengths to support Chuck after Chuck fell ill).

What happened to Kim Wexler?

Jimmy descends fully into his Saul Goodman persona. After signing their divorce papers, Kim departs Saul's office and meets Jesse Pinkman. Kim rejects her share of the Sandpiper settlement and moves to Titusville, Florida, where she lives a mundane life with a new boyfriend and works a boring desk job.

What happened to Chuck's wife?

Trivia. During the Better Call Saul Insider Podcast of the episode "Chicanery", it was revealed that Rebecca and Chuck are divorced, or at least separated, since 1998.

Why does Jimmy have to ground himself?

Chuck McGill's House

Chuck is tightly wound, and his staunch dedication to leading an electricity-free lifestyle means that Jimmy is forced to “ground” himself by leaving his cellphone in the mailbox each time he visits his brother with provisions.

How effective are foil blankets?

They prevent the evaporation of sweat by keeping the air around the skin humid. Their aluminium coating is heat-reflective, and traps the natural heat your body radiates. They are windproof and waterproof, protecting the wearer from cold gusts of wind and rain.

Is it foil or space blankets?

A space blanket (also known as a Mylar blanket, emergency blanket, first aid blanket, safety blanket, thermal blanket, weather blanket, heat sheet, foil blanket, or shock blanket) is an especially low-weight, low-bulk blanket made of heat-reflective, thin, plastic sheeting.

Can you sleep in a space blanket?

You could buy the Space All-Weather Blanket ($14), wear all of your clothing to sleep, and in many cases stay warm. But if that were a good option, everyone would do it. It's not: Emergency blankets are designed to reflect body heat back toward you, and they don't have any insulation. Nor are they comfortable.