The Victorious Squid Game Contestant Discloses Their Initial Purchase
Squid Game: The Challenge winner excitedly shares their prize fund purchase plan
With $4.56 million in the bank, what's the first purchase on the winner's list? Now that Squid Game: The Challenge has come to an end, the victorious player has disclosed their plans for the prize money. The intense competition brought the games from the original Netflix series to reality, with 456 participants vying for the chance to win a life-altering $4.56 million (pre-tax).
Similar to how we ponder what we would do if we won the lottery, one of the initial questions that may have crossed your mind while watching the show is: "What would I splurge on first?" Would it be a new car? A dream house? Perhaps a furry friend?
Although it's fun to imagine, a fortunate winner is actually walking away with the prize money – and they have now disclosed their first big purchase. Spoiler alert: Details ahead!
Squid Game: The Challenge winner reveals first thing they’ll buy
Player 287, Mai Whelan, revealed in a post-finale interview with Screen Rant that she plans to spend her winnings on building a dock.
While she was raised in Vietnam, Mai immigrated to the US as a refugee at the age of eight. In Squid Game: The Challenge, she shared that she is now married with two daughters, and also has a granddaughter and two dogs.
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She currently resides in Fairfax, Virginia, and it can be inferred that when she uses "we," she is referring to herself and her family. Providing more details about her extravagance, Mai clarified, "Since we live near the water, we plan to construct a dock."
Sam (Player 016) and Phill (Player 451), fellow finalists, also discussed their potential purchases if they had won. Sam expressed interest in buying the newest Volkswagen bus and filling it with dogs, while Phill mentioned wanting a second shower head, something he had always desired.
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Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I find the Squid Game: The Challenge winner's initial purchase plan to be quite unexpected and heartwarming. Instead of splurging on luxurious items or extravagant experiences, Mai Whelan, the victorious contestant, has chosen to invest her winnings in building a dock near her home. This decision reflects her down-to-earth nature and her focus on family and community. It's refreshing to see someone prioritize practical and meaningful purchases over instant gratification.
Mai's story also resonates with me on a personal level. As a Gen Z, I am often bombarded with messages about the importance of material possessions and instant gratification. It's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of the latest trends and gadgets, but Mai's choice reminds me that true happiness and fulfillment can be found in simpler things, like spending quality time with loved ones and creating lasting memories.
