Squid Game: Debunking Controversies with Insight from a Challenger
Squid Game: The Challenge player addresses controversy surrounding the show's conditions, debunking claims of inhumanity during the intense Red Light, Green Light game
Squid Game: The Challenge has faced backlash since its premiere last month, but one contestant has clarified the controversy surrounding the Red Light, Green Light game.
For those unfamiliar, Squid Game: The Challenge is a reality TV show based on Netflix's popular South Korean series. Iconic games like Dalgona and Glass Bridge have been recreated for the competition, which began with 456 players vying for a chance to win the grand prize of $4.56 million.
Following the release of the initial episodes a few weeks ago, there were allegations that the producers of the show neglected the safety of the players. Some contestants even threatened to sue Studio Lambert, claiming troubling conditions during the filming of Red Light, Green Light. While the status of the lawsuit remains unknown, other contestants have come forward with similar complaints, with one even describing the conditions as "torture." However, in an interview with Dexerto, Player 277, Sabrina Sabir, clarified the situation and set the record straight on what actually happened.
Squid Game: The Challenge player says conditions weren’t “inhumane”
Sabrina, who opted to withdraw from the competition when she felt her time on Squid Game: The Challenge was over, informed us that although the conditions during Red Light, Green Light were difficult, they were not "inhumane" as some contestants have claimed.
“It was no walk in the park. It was incredibly challenging,” she reflects. “I believe the toughest part of being on the show was Red Light, Green Light, as we were not only engaged in a high-stakes game, but also braving 24-degree weather in a vast, open space. All this in January in the UK.
"We also had to endure long periods of waiting. There were 15 to 20 minute intervals when we paused to allow the doll's head to turn around, resulting in around eight hours of filming. However, we were equipped with thermal clothing underneath our suits and had the ability to call for help if needed. If someone was struggling, they could simply yell for a medic and a staff member would come to assist."
I was closer to the front of the crowd while playing Red Light, Green Light, so I would only hear cries for "medic" or "we need a medic", and they would remove anyone who needed help due to the challenging conditions.
The producers did their best. The only area for improvement would be to better anticipate the weather, but filming something like that in a specific location is a difficult task.
Sabrina from NetflixPlayer 277 stated that the conditions were difficult but not “inhumane.” Responding to allegations of mistreatment towards cast members during the initial challenge, Sabrina clarified, “I wouldn't describe it as inhumane. I believe that individuals simply weren't prepared to acknowledge that they needed to leave the location and seek assistance.
The wait was so long that they eventually needed to call for a medic, and something may have happened. However, I, a 22-year-old, managed to endure. Others seemed to be doing okay as well.
The conditions were challenging, I wouldn't say they were easy. But they were not inhumane.
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Editor's P/S
As a passionate fan of the show, I appreciate Sabrina's perspective on the controversies surrounding Squid Game: The Challenge. Her firsthand account sheds light on the challenging conditions during the Red Light, Green Light game, but also emphasizes that the producers took measures to ensure the safety of the players.
It's important to consider the well-being of the contestants, and it's reassuring to know that they were provided with thermal clothing and had access to medical assistance. While the long wait times and cold weather were undoubtedly demanding, it's unfair to label the conditions as "inhumane."
The producers faced the difficult task of filming in a specific location, and they did their best to accommodate the needs of the players.
Overall, I believe that Squid Game: The Challenge has provided viewers with an exciting and suspenseful reality TV experience. While controversies may arise, it's crucial to separate fact from fiction and recognize the efforts made to ensure the safety and well-being of the contestants.
