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One single photo from Netflix acted as a nostalgia-bomb, encapsulating the very charm embodied by the wild, heartbreaking, touch-your-ass “classes” that ever existed in Squid Game. Filled with familiar faces from the worldwide phenomenon, the photo gave us a glimpse of that crazy energy in which the show was soaked. The internet had plenty of replies.
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It was a delight for the viewers who binged the show and wanted to dive into some memories. There were guards in menacing pink jumpsuits, players desperate to the point of wearing numbered t-shirts, and the chilling doll that took an instant lore. The caption from Netflix read, “Every class of Squid Game in one photo” with a finger-heart emoji. As if that wasn’t enough of a cliffhanger, the fans could not keep quiet.
One user immediately zoomed in on Player 456, claiming he “doesn’t seem like a social guy” – which, obviously, is fair enough, since the guy was either fighting for his life or having an existential crisis for the whole stretch of the show. Another user eyed the conspicuous absence of “Player 222,” kicking off a flurry of theories on whether that was purposeful void-or-a-gap.
One comment that probably trumped every other comment spoke about how in the true sense, Player 100-The man for whom taking loans was second nature-might have been the real hero of the series, arguing that Player 100 was financially responsible, had the leadership skills, and, in fact, tried to calm the waters when things were about to get out of hand. “Everyone hated on him like he was the villain,” the user wrote, “but if you think about it objectively… he was GOAT.”
Well, not everyone was fully pleased. Some critics then dragged the next seasons for shadows of laziness resting on the writing and for rehashing their main point. “Season 2 and 3 feels like season 1 repeated with some new games,” one complained. Ouch.
And then entered the bittersweet talks of farewell. With Squid Game’s curtain slowly being drawn, several nostalgia-fueled fans recalled honored memories and actors. “I’m gonna miss Squid Game,” wrote one fan while another sent love toward Lee Byung Hun, hoping for something great post-Squid Game.
Of course, the fashion architects would not allow themselves to be overlooked. One such reply even navigated through a costume hierarchy documented by the photo, praising how the costumes-from the guards’ pink tracksuits all the way to the VIPs’ suave suits-greatly symbolize the show’s cruel power dynamics.
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This picture really didn’t just hit the social media; it unleashed an entire reunion happening down under. When fan chatter cruises all over the spectrum from hails and criticisms to memories, one inspired conclusion gets woven- that the show has been deeply affecting. Hence, with rumors emerging about an American remake, this definitely isn’t over anytime soon.