The Chilling Truth Behind Netflix’s Hot New Reality Show: Squid Game: The Challenge

Karl Carver
3 min readNov 24, 2023
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Another day, another reality show controversy.

This time, it’s Netflix’s shiny new series “Squid Game: The Challenge” finding itself in some hot water — or rather, cold water.

According to recent reports, participants on the show are threatening to sue producers after suffering hypothermia and nerve damage during filming.

The frostbitten contestants in question took part in a challenge inspired by the hit show’s infamous “Red Light, Green Light” episode. You know, the one where players must sneak through a course without getting caught by the giant creepy doll?

Well…

In the reality version, contestants had to stay perfectly still during freezing conditions while camera crews circled like vultures. It's not exactly a walk in the park. After hours spent impersonating statues, it seems some players ended up with numb limbs and cases of mild hypothermia.

One can only imagine the torture of standing motionless while Jack Frost nips at your nose.

Not quite the thrill they signed up for.

From a PR perspective, it’s an absolute nightmare. “Netflix Injures Contestants in Desperate Attempt to Recreate Squid Game Magic” is one hell of a…

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Karl Carver

Part gonzo philosopher, part cynical observer. Just giving my unfiltered take on the world.