Michael Ehrmantraut's definitions

Thach weave

An aerial maneuver developed by John S Thach soon after America's involvement in WW2. It involves two fighters, originally F4 hellcats, flying side by side, and when an enemy, originally an A6M Zero, attacked one of them, The fighter that got attacked and their wingman would fly in a rolling scissors, allowing The plane that was not targeted to shoot down the enemy.

The Thach weave is what made America the world's dominant air power, and it still is to this day.

by Michael Ehrmantraut July 29, 2023

cancer hang a nigger trick

Something that white supremacists skinheads do. It involves faking cancer so that the black guy you're approaching doesn't run away, so then you can hang him.

"NOOO DAMN IT! tony fell for the cancer hang a nigger trick."

by Michael Ehrmantraut July 26, 2023

The guy

Something that Jesse Pinkman isn't

Mike Ehrmantraut: You are not the guy, you're not capable of being the guy. I had a guy but now I don't, You. Are not. The guy.

by Michael Ehrmantraut January 29, 2024

Steve

Steve is a real great guy. Not necessarily as a lover, but he's a great friend. He's funny, he's loyal, and he's definitely smart. Smart as in intelligent and knowledgeable, and as in wise and pragmatic at the same time.

Everyone should have a "Steve" in their life

by Michael Ehrmantraut July 29, 2023