Shane’s Brutal Jab at Rick Grimes Now Looks Worse Than Ever!

Jon Bernthal as Shane Walsh next to Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead

Despite starting the show as friends, Rick and Shane’s relationship deteriorated throughout The Walking Dead‘s first two seasons, and one subtle insult from Shane about the protagonist has aged horrendously. Although Rick is still alive over a decade into the apocalypse and has led plenty of communities during his journey, he wasn’t always so competent. The protagonist undoubtedly learned from his mistakes, leading to some of Rick’s best Walking Dead moments, but he was much more naive and optimistic in the early days of the outbreak, something Shane was happy to point out in an almost dismissive nature.

While talking to Lori in season 2, episode 7, Shane claims, “See Rick, he ain’t built for this world.” Both men believed they were fit to lead the group and had their own ideas about how to survive, but Shane clearly didn’t think his former friend was cut out for life among the undead based on some of Rick’s previous decisions. However, given Shane’s Walking Dead death came less than half a season later, he was the one who was unable to adapt to the new world, and Rick’s story ever since has made his partner’s words age badly.

Rick Surviving The CRM & Reuniting With His Family Proves Shane Wrong About Being Built For The New World

Shane’s Early Comments About Rick Have Aged Very Badly Over The Years

Jon Bernthal as Shane Walsh and Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes surrounded by blood in The Walking Dead Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and Shane (Jon Bernthal) in police uniforms in The Walking Dead
Rick squatting down next to a bloody Shane after killing him in The Walking Dead season 2.
Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and Shane (Jon Bernthal) arguing in the woods in The Walking Dead
Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and Shane (Jon Bernthal) bringing the abducted Randall (Michael Zegen) with them in The Walking Dead Jon Bernthal as Shane Walsh and Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes surrounded by blood in The Walking Dead Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and Shane (Jon Bernthal) in police uniforms in The Walking Dead Rick squatting down next to a bloody Shane after killing him in The Walking Dead season 2. Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and Shane (Jon Bernthal) arguing in the woods in The Walking Dead
Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and Shane (Jon Bernthal) bringing the abducted Randall (Michael Zegen) with them in The Walking Dead

Although Rick has proven Shane wrong regarding his comments on numerous occasions, his CRM survival and reuniting with his family is the ultimate example of the protagonist being cut out for the apocalypse. Given Rick ended up killing Shane to keep the group safe, it was already obvious that he was willing to make the hard choices, but surviving years in CRM captivity and still finding a way to escape shows how well-adapted he became. Rick continued to resist the military regime for years and, although he showed some signs of weakness, he eventually found his freedom.

Andrew Lincoln returned to The Walking Dead as Rick Grimes in February 2024 after leaving the franchise in 2018.

It may have taken Michonne’s help, but his mental toughness to defy one of The Walking Dead‘s most powerful villains for so long is something very few other characters would be able to do. Shane’s insult suggested Rick would crumble in the face of adversity and struggle to do what it takes to survive, yet the opposite is true. Rick has come out on top in many confrontations and was clearly willing to do whatever it took to see his family as his CRM battle showcased, confirming that Shane’s season 2 opinion couldn’t be more wrong.

Rick Is Arguably The Most Well-Adjusted Survivor In The Entire Franchise

He Has Retained His Humanity Despite Suffering Extreme Loss

Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes pointing a gun at the Walkers in The Walking Dead Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes in a hospital bed in The Walking Dead season 1 An image of Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes overlooking something in the woods in The Walking Dead
Rick Grimes in Episode 1, season 9, and the Finale of The Walking Dead. Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes looking serious in The Walking DeadAndrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes pointing a gun at the Walkers in The Walking Dead Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes in a hospital bed in The Walking Dead season 1 An image of Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes overlooking something in the woods in The Walking Dead Rick Grimes in Episode 1, season 9, and the Finale of The Walking Dead.
Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes looking serious in The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead has no shortage of strong survivors, but few have managed to prove as capable as Rick Grimes. Alongside managing to unite polarizing personalities and lead entire communities, Rick has overcome some of the most challenging obstacles a person can face in the apocalypse. Despite losing several loved ones – including his wife and son – Rick has managed to maintain his sanity, despite going through some dark arcs. His murder beard phase would have been hard to come back from for most other survivors, yet Rick made peace with his demons and even spared his biggest enemy.

Even after everything he has been through, Rick still possesses traits of the family man he was before the outbreak while developing the necessary attributes to survive and protect his loved ones.

He may have killed plenty of people and made some incredibly tough decisions, but Rick has held on to his humanity, proving how strongly he adjusted to the new world. The protagonist is still one of the most dangerous characters in The Walking Dead universe and is a force to be reckoned with, but he also has visions of building something meaningful and uses his skills for good. Even after everything he has been through, Rick still possesses traits of the family man he was before the outbreak while developing the necessary attributes to survive and protect his loved ones.

Shane’s Line About Rick Sums Up The Protagonist’s Walking Dead Journey

Rick Has Managed To Overcome The Odds & Prove People Wrong Ever Since The Outbreak Started

Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead

Shane’s season 2 line about Rick is a strong reflection of the protagonist’s journey throughout the show, as he is always proving people wrong. In addition to Shane, characters like The Governor, Gareth, Joe, Negan, and even Major General Beale all underestimated Rick and his desire to make the world a better place. They thought they’d be able to take Rick down or make him join their cause, but instead, the main character continued to fight against the odds. Despite circumstances constantly being against Rick and his group, he never backed down or gave up for good.

At times, his confidence was low and he lacked belief, but he always found a way to rise up and influence those around him. As a result, he has become one of the most iconic Walking Dead characters and is idolized by his allies, who still think about him years after his disappearance. Shane’s claim that he wasn’t cut out for this world feels symbolic of Rick’s overall character, as no matter how many people question his leadership or survival qualities, he always proves them wrong in the end, which is why he’s such an important part of the franchise.

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