The Top 10 Most SHOCKING Moments of Squid Game : The Challenge (season one)

Re-live the Top Ten most shocking moments of Squid Game: The Challenge (season one).
There were a lot of shocking moments of Season one of Squid Game and it was hard to decide which ones to include (let alone rank).... so I'm sure there's plenty of disagreement. Where do you all think I got it wrong (or got it right)? What incidents or moments shocked you that I missed? (maybe I'll make a Part 2). Let's hear it in the comments....
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“Squid Game: The Challenge” (Netflix, 2023)
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[@thesaltycobra]

Okay, let's hear it. These, of course, are just my personal Top 10 shocking moments.... I'm sure there's lots of disagreements (and maybe some agreements?), so sound off. Any moments that you think I missed? What was your personal #1 shocking moment?

[@AnMuslimWhoWorshipsAllah]

W video but u said phill "161" but hes 451 so yeah W video but small mistake

[@anananan2419]

Player 179 thinks she is the main character I hope you make a video about this toxic bitsh

[@AnMuslimWhoWorshipsAllah]

@@anananan2419 whe wasnt toxic

[@bababaghanoush]

I wish there's a list of players who blamed Mai after the glass bridge, selectively forgot that it is Ashley (278) who actually pushed Trey (301) to elimination.

[@klarfaerie]

Anyone could’ve stepped up but people stayed silent because some of them wouldn’t have had to make choices at all since there were more people than tiles. Trey made a choice to make more jumps (which I respect) But just because she didn’t go when everyone wanted her to, doesn’t erase the fact that she eventually DID make a choice. Mai and others never had to (except for the two people she gave tiles to because they asked)

[@allarian8726]

@@klarfaerie Nah. Whats scummy about her is she says she never agreed to everyone only taking 1 turn each for a 50/50 chance, but then makes a complete 180 after she took her chance. The ONLY reason she took a chance is purely out of fear of getting ganged up on later if she didnt take her turn after what Trey did.

[@klarfaerie]

@@allarian8726 she actually had a deal with Purna that she’d go before him and he’d go after since they both gave each other low numbers. I think she would’ve stuck with the plan if everyone in front didn’t get eliminated. As for the whole Trey thing, Trey jumped before anyone could do anything. Chad and Trey both have interviews on KZbin that talks more in depth about it.

[@Aleksssssssss]

Ashley is literally the worst

[@filifilms]

The way she gaslit Mai about this after was top notch Villain level

[@soitsdivine]

Oh girl

[@joeg5642]

You’re “literally” the worst racist boy.

[@sorret]

Trash level human. If you want to not be a team player that’s fine. OWN IT. Stop making excuses and trying to weasel out of shit. She’s trash for that, not for her choices

[@kurono77]

Trey's reaction after Ashley tells him to take his time... >

[@kcc-karenschroniccorner9432]

Lorenzo didn’t get eliminated over apples. It was because he had a bad attitude. The Apple situation just revealed it.

[@filifilms]

The apples was just the final nail in the coffin, so much that everyone finally had enough with him 😂

[@dicklessvonloser6909]

I celebrated his elimination like I had just won

[@dicklessvonloser6909]

Also, let's not forget the episode when he took two meals, and asked people for their leftovers

[@thesaltycobra]

Yeah, I showed the whole thing with stealing food in a previous video dedicated to Lorenzo (and also Jada for being a hypocritical hamburglar)

[@thesaltycobra]

Yes, you're exactly right -- he was a rude asshole and it wasn't really "because of apples". But it's just hilarious to me that he only got eliminated in that specific vote just because he didn't shut up about not wanting the apples!

[@jennyjenjira4572]

Phil revealed it like he was a detective series protaginist😂

[@jennyjenjira4572]

I love Trey's stare to Ashley so much

[@joeg5642]

It was edited that way to manipulate people like you. He didn’t actually state like that.

[@karlacervantes5454]

Mai was so right about 278 ashley. She was so selfish and ironically he bestie was the same lady who eliminated grandpa rick. Never liked them both

[@joeg5642]

No she wasn’t white girl.

[@Chiccii]

@@joeg5642she Was playing the game, but she was not a team player and you saw that. That’s the reason She also Said I would never steal food and she stole a burger…

[@AyaanMohammad-iv4ux]

@@Chicciithe one that stole the burger was jada but I do agree mai was incredibly selfish

[@tristanthomas5006]

Imagine someone telling her she wouldn't be complaining on the real Squid Game. I would eat a dog to see that reaction.

[@filifilms]

Ashley: Karma’s a bitch Mai Later on Mai wins 4.56 million dollars Ashley is actually right for once!

[@Cluxless]

Fr

[@inysiwetrust]

💀💀💀💀

[@lancefrye2554]

I was shocked that Ashey called Mai's friend getting eliminated karma for Mai trying to get Ashley eliminated when Mai targeting Ashley in the first place was Mai trying to serve some karma for the bull that Ashey had pulled earlier.

[@dicklessvonloser6909]

The audacity of 278 to refuse to pass Trey then immediately expect the next person to pass her and take a risk pissed me off. 161 made me feel a hatred I haven't felt in years

[@soitsdivine]

She didn't agree, with everyone who agreed.

[@fightmem8452]

@@soitsdivine she still went along with it the minute it was convenient for her, if she didn’t agree then she should’ve continued on hopping, but no she’s selfish and not a team player

[@joeg5642]

“The audacity” why didn’t anyone behind her cross either then? They could have jumped for Trey. You guys just find any reason to blame Ashley.

[@jolieluc]

she was next, that's not hard to understand?@@joeg5642

[@libkingz6689]

@@joeg5642 cuz it wasn’t their time yet, she was supposed to be the one to lead behind him

[@reyr.7439]

Player 200: Got eliminated by doing nothing, just an unfortunate player. Player 232: Was also an unfortunate loss. Player 198: Got eliminated for getting too greedy Player 161: Was very annoying and his attitude got him eliminated. Glad he was gone. Player 432: Too confident, arrogant, but also fun to watch. He underestimated to “weaker” team Player 301: Was too passive and should stand stood up for himself. I was upset to see him get fooled. Player 278: The most hated player, she was so selfish and a hypocrite. Player 287: Is great for being to only one to call out Ashley for being a hypocrite.

[@thesaltycobra]

I agree with all of this. I have a feeling most people don’t remember the #s though: 200 the first guy to get eliminated in the first elimination vote (by the two in the kitchen) 232 Rick, the older dude in the gganbu gang that got eliminated by Phillasia 198 the dude who picked up the phone twice 161 Lorenzo the anti-apple Italian 432 Bryton “The One” Constantine 301 Trey (teamed with his mom) 278 Ashley who refused to overtake Trey but insisted others overtake her , then claimed to be a team player. 287 Mai who called out Ashely’s shit

[@dluffyani]

I couldn’t stop laughing when 432 thought the next game was tug of war 😭

[@maximusw01]

My heart broke for 232. He had such a big heart on the show

[@Pink_Floyd-ll8lq]

It’s all entirely acted, not just scripted, ACTED

[@rlbrown4013]

278 is the Squid Games villain! Mai was right to aim at her.

[@ascending6970]

229 eliminating 2 of the coolest people in the game pisses me off. Like for what reason do you eliminate them for? No wonder people like 278 and 229 never win

[@sarutobi43]

The dude who had the phone could've easily just said "they asked to speak to someone else" lol. Gotta be quicker than that.

[@reyr.7439]

He was not the smartest player at all. He should have known there could have been a risk to be eliminated but he went ahead and got the phone TWICE!

[@AntonXul]

Yeah he was dumb. I knew the 2nd call was for his elimination. He should’ve just said “since I won once, they what a new player so 1st player to get the phone gets the new prize.” Even if succeeds in suckering another player, he would be on the chopping block next for his deceitful deed. He would be targeted for elimination.

[@sarutobi43]

@AntonXul true true.

[@AntonXul]

Easily the most shocking moment was everyone’s amnesia of what Assley did to Trey. They were even talking about it amongst themselves and yet they forget once they get to the dorm! The marbles was nowhere near a surprise. As soon as they said partner up for the picnic, I knew it was marbles. Once it was revealed, I was sad for the mother & son. This was bound to happen either to them or Old Guy Rick with Mullet Head Stephen. It was sad, but not even close to shocking.

[@llshotz1116]

I feel like Stephen and Ricks elimination was the most shocking elimintation

[@bornrich9264]

Lol when Ashley 278 refused to move reminded me of the squid game scene where the crazy girl grab the dude and slam them both onto the glass so they both fell. Was hoping for that to happen too but…

[@rtsav]

I’m just glad Ashley didn’t win. It’s annoying enough that she didn’t take one for the team, but it is even more annoying seeing her facial expressions. Girl, can you not?

[@Random-jz8le]

It angers me that people just forget she did that in the next round and blame Mai

[@thagirlbre]

Phil was doing his thangggggg on the circle of trust game 😭

[@Qwertywantsutosub]

Trey is my cousin and what she did was just sick, I really thought Trey had a good chance for his mother and us, but she blew it.

[@JDLWRESTLING332]

The red heads reaction at the beggining😂😂😂

[@filifilms]

198 had the worst Poker face , he could’ve pretended that he was talking about someone there so they would feel the need to pick up the phone. I would’ve just told 432 that a player selected him for either award or elimination then he would’ve had no choice but to pick up the phone to learn more

[@thesaltycobra]

Totally. He panicked and couldn’t think straight but you’re right- basically any other play would’ve been better than a long pause with a panicked look and then asking the one dude who he’s beefing with to pick up the phone (which then made it almost impossible to convince anyone else). Anything else would’ve been better , like “hey guys, we need 5 people to answer some trivia questions correctly within 2 minutes and the whole dorm gets pizza, let’s go! Who’s good at trivia?” (50 people rush to the phone)☎️

[@thesaltycobra]

Or he could might’ve been able to eliminate 432 if he said “I now have the power to select one player to answer a challenge question or be eliminated. I select #432. Step right up, you have 2 minutes or you’re out.”

[@jamesBFC1887]

My instant thought when watching was to act like it was some sort of riddle that you had to solve and say something like "is anyone here really smart and good with riddles?" Would definitely get one of the more egotistical ones.

[@user-ox9ep9ki6h]

Well, what would you expect from a Scouser after all :) Anyway, I'd just have casually said "OK, I'm not allowed to get the prize twice, someone else must." and then walk back to my cot without a care.

[@andresolve]

purna shouldnt have overtaken ashley

[@yugioh8307]

This is quite a masterpiece when you look back at the episodes especially being eliminated thanks to apples is such a sad way to leave the show

[@Davide0702]

Player 018 Bee deserved a spot on the video😭

[@christiantapia743]

Everyone talks about how bad 278 was for the bridge incident, people forget how bad 229 was voting out that old man and she shortly got voted out afterwards

[@inysiwetrust]

i feel like trey switched glass squares on purpose by his look before he fell , you could tell he was just over it

[@soitsdivine]

I forgot about Papa Rick elim 😭 he was too sweet.

[@highonsugar6273]

It was a great move to take him out though, he was clearly good at games and likely would’ve won marbles and he would’ve likely passed glass bridge due to how likeable he was, I doubt anyone would’ve targeted him from that point onward so he had a really good chance of winning, plus he was the leader of a big male alliance so it was smart to get him out

[@user-ox9ep9ki6h]

Best TV moment of 2023: Back-stabbing, gaslighting, anti-social, narcisistic Ashley got kicked out. LOOOOOOOL!!

[@Malinetwo]

Okay but player 302 was actually cute tho! I like the granfma (by cute and like i mean im a fan!)

[@TheFirstAirbender1036]

the gamer girl who led her team to flawless victory in the warship battle is my mvp 😂

[@han-oq6bo]

She didn't. She lost her two boat and was only two away from losing her 5 boat. Tj was the only one to steer all his ships to saftey

[@persondfppsdopsperd]

who the gamer girl

[@peynirformaggio6915]

3:55 He should have just said that if anyone may eliminate a player in his place because he was unsure 😂.

[@TheLivewire18]

What a surprisingly good show… I wish I could watch it for the first time again

[@proryanxd1161]

Hey bro you should make a video about Trey (301) the man that did not jumped once not twice but three times he has the balls of steal but i am very sad that his mom 302 got eliminited and his son 301 did not pass and what is most sad is when he said do i have de duty to be number 3 and i was really mad when 278 said like she was not gonna make his 50/50 and trey sacrified...

[@joshgreenbrg3437]

great edits buddy, watching you from the first episode of squid videos. make next about Phill

[@thesaltycobra]

Thanks man, really appreciate it!

[@soitsdivine]

I agree, these videos are amazing. . . Hope you do more of these.

[@HaraiGoshi345]

Good job on number 98 for standing his ground on the umbrella decision.

[@chichiibegbu6223]

This is hilarious 😂

[@taystorturedpoets13]

I was so mad when Steven & doc got eliminated.

[@simenandersen3262]

Husnain's phone call was hilarious 😂

[@maricopa_today8619]

i need more appreciation for the Blond guy with the shaggy hair and beard who looks like a surfer (the one who didn't have to share the picnic) That man is beautiful and i was upset he got eliminated

[@thesaltycobra]

Yeah that guy seemed cool. He was Australian (and apparently he was obviously Australian according to Australians in the comments). I think he was kinda quiet because he barely got any screen time. I think eliminated in the Test of Allegiance when players had to pick one ally…

[@philipgreen7456]

Fr the guy looks like a young Hulk Hogan

[@marts3229]

Lmfao my sis and I nicknamed him “Beautiful man” and screamed that whenever we saw him on-screen. Even though we knew his name is Jordan

[@Denxtty]

can you please tell me how you screen record without black screen :)

[@mamienatoupapaalexisjujufel13]

Who feels bad for player 200 👇🏻

[@bdawg288]

19:42 Phill is #451 not #161 thats lorenzo

[@thesaltycobra]

Good catch...sloppy on my part (I did the whole video in a half a day)

[@Nellia.20x]

When Mai got the 20

[@RandomThoughts76]

Stephen and Rick getting out shocked me for quite a bit 😔 also, isnt Alix&Stephen where he's from or am i mistaken?

[@QueenBee98329]

The best part of the show was when 278 was eliminated.

[@peynirformaggio6915]

We hate Ashley 😂

[@beepboop8973]

Not the constant cut back to 141

[@ckpgamingcoolkidpartygamin1458]

Who dares salty cobra to join squid game challenge season 2 👇

[@thesaltycobra]

“Sh*t, you talking.” 😂

[@thesaltycobra]

No way man. I would be voted out the second day after punching a grandmother in the face after she offered to split some fruit with me.

[@thesaltycobra]

Plus, I don’t think I’ll finish crocheting my outfit and matching purse by then…

[@thesaltycobra]

I would consider it if somehow sarcasm gave me an advantage (I’d be the leader of the Salty Crew… then get voted out by a positive crew that wakes up early and does yoga and breath of fire exercises)

[@Jake-bw3xs]

Homeboy really had an opinion about this. 😭 Let some stuff off your chest huh.

[@raven_canopy8195]

I was soooo happy when Ashley got eliminated

[@Chaelegantt]

the best player was player 18 obv

[@thesaltycobra]

I also liked Bee - I thought she was going to make it pretty far since she was smart and savvy (before she self-eliminated by dice rolling a six ☹️) I was rooting for Rick and Purna early on too, and Mai towards the end.

[@Chaelegantt]

@@thesaltycobra yea same when she was out i was rlly sad so i was rooting for mai

[@persondfppsdopsperd]

i was the best i was player 457

[@tristanthomas5006]

Ashley wouldn't go all SJW on Rick in the real one.

[@user-ml2pl8tc6q]

2:54 why did he get eliminated ? Racism

[@Michael_like_that]

Nah it’s cuz they knew he wanted to eliminate someone so they just made it into risk of being eliminated to trick him

[@joshbree6829]

I don’t know how everybody bought 302 sweet little old lady act

[@sflo4538]

Because she didn't come off that way!!! Lol

[@sharriri3030]

From start I wasn’t buying it especially when Trey asked who she wanted to see eliminated

[@filifilms]

It’s a game being a sweet, nice person. Doesn’t mean you aren’t going to eliminate someone lol.

[@justdanceredits]

First

[@highonsugar6273]

I know a lot of people hated her for eliminating 243 and 232 but I was so proud of Phalisia for breaking up that alliance and it was a really good strategic move to take out two likeable people who were leading a lot of players

[@user-th7kd7il1v]

No one's proud of that

[@Sienna_Lorenxxx]

I’m

[@soitsdivine]

Lorenzo was shocking . . .the fact that Ashley got so much hate on the glass bridge made me sick. Mai thought she had power to get rid of Ashley after the dice roll, but you thought.

[@R1GHTTW1X]

Edit: Ashley don’t deserve death threats because it was edited. That wasn’t her actual intentions and that fact I pushed a narrative on a reality tv show is stupid. Just edited to spread the truth.

[@dukkyfuzzfuzzydukk3594]

Karma

[@katherinekania8736]

When you ever need help in a bad situation call Ashley

[@sflo4538]

Mai didn't think she had the power... she was trying to eliminate people who weren't team players and Ashley wasn't one

[@cheesesforme]

dumbass lmfao

[@joeg5642]

I’m on Ashley’s side.