Backlash against Player 278 in Squid Game's Glass Bridge Mishap
Squid Game fans condemn Player 278, Ashley, as a coward following the Glass Bridge debacle The controversial incident has sparked outrage among viewers, solidifying Ashley's role as the new villain in Squid Game: The Challenge
The new villain in Squid Game: The Challenge has emerged as Player 278, known as Ashley. She has been labeled as a "coward" following the Glass Bridge controversy. With all 9 episodes now streaming on Netflix, viewers have been dissecting various aspects of the show, from the intense Marbles game to the mistreatment of a player in Dalgona. Additionally, there have been speculations about the presence of a "plant" within the games.
Behind the scenes, there has been a lot of drama, with accusations against producers for not prioritizing the safety of players. Some contestants have alleged problematic conditions during the filming of ‘Red Light, Green Light’ and have even threatened legal action against Studio Lambert, the co-producer of the series.
While the game show is rooted in real-life challenges, we have witnessed many contestants portraying both heroes and villains through their actions. This leads us to Player 278. Note: Spoilers ahead!
Squid Game fans slam “coward” Player 278 after Glass Bridge controversy
Player 278, also known as Ashley, is facing criticism for her refusal to cooperate as a team member during the Glass Bridge challenge. Her actions ultimately led to the elimination of fan favorite 301 from Squid Game: The Challenge, with many labeling her as a "coward."
The order of the Glass Bridge was initially determined by a claw machine where players picked out teddy bears with numbers on them. However, the remaining contestants decided to establish their own rule. They agreed to take turns passing each other on the bridge in the order of their numbers, giving almost every player a 50/50 chance of winning the game instead of relying solely on the person at the front to make all the decisions until their elimination.
In Episode 7, following Player 301 (Trey) – ranked third in Glass Bridge – taking his turn, Player 077 (Marina) surpasses him and advances. Player 278, who is fifth in line, is up next. However, after Marina is eliminated, she refuses to move past Trey and take the next step.
Ashley remarks in a voiceover: "Marina made a foolish mistake. You didn't have to go through all that trouble. Just sit back and relax."
Since Marina refuses to move, Trey quickly decides to jump to the next tile, but unfortunately, he picks the wrong one and is eliminated. This leaves Ashley as the next in line, and she has to make the next decision.
Even after moving forward, she continues to adhere to the team's rules, allowing other players to pass her on the bridge in order to minimize her decision-making. It seems that she is willing to comply as long as it doesn't jeopardize her position in the game.
This choice has sparked criticism online, with one Reddit user writing, "Ashley 278 is a coward. She doesn't play by the rules, but as soon as the guy does three jumps, she joins in and everyone celebrates?"
She proceeded to fabricate the details of the event deceitfully. Out of everyone, 278's actions infuriated me the most. However, I should also hold the other cowards accountable for standing up for 278.
They commented that "Mai was the only player with courage," in reference to Mai's decision to vote for Ashley in the dice test.
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Numerous commenters highlighted this moment, with many angry that the other contestants criticized Player 287 (Mai) for picking Ashley in the following challenge.
Another commenter expressed their frustration, stating, "I don't know if Netflix altered the show, but they really treated 278 poorly and allowed 301 to make 3 major moves without taking any risks, which goes against the spirit of teamwork."
However, when 287 nominated 278 for elimination in the next game, I understood why. What I didn't understand was why everyone else was blaming 287 as if she had made an unfair decision. It's messed up. 278 should have faced consequences from the glass bridge game, but instead only received sympathy after the fact.
One person described her as the worst person and player on the show, stating that her odds were much higher according to the majority rule of 50/50, but she was too stubborn or unintelligent to realize it. There was no chance she would have made it to the end being fifth on the Glass Bridge. She also broke her own rules and had others pass her up after forcing Player 301 to keep moving forward, leading to his inevitable fall. It's unclear why none of the other players spoke up about the situation.
Ashley took to Instagram to address the criticism, stating, "But you agreed to blah blah Team blah blah overtake blah blah blah' now can yall please stfu. I never agreed to sh*t, but I did get up there and do what worked for ME! These people are OBSESSED with me, they literally have to find my page to TELL me their opinion because what I think of their opinions matter so much!
Squid Game: The Challenge Episodes 1-9 are available to stream on Netflix now, with the finale dropping next week. You can check out our other coverage below:
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In the hit Netflix show Squid Game: The Challenge, a new villain has emerged: Player 278, also known as Ashley. Ashley's actions during the Glass Bridge challenge have sparked outrage among fans, solidifying her role as a coward and the new villain in the series.
Ashley's refusal to cooperate as a team member during the Glass Bridge challenge ultimately led to the elimination of fan favorite 301. Despite initially agreeing to take turns passing each other on the bridge, Ashley refused to move past Trey, leaving him to make all the decisions until his elimination. This selfish and cowardly act has drawn the ire of viewers, who have taken to social media to express their frustration and disappointment in Ashley's behavior.
