I loved the portrayal of bourgeois democracy in the second season. The organizers did everything to sway the vote in their favor, and made it seem like free will. Pick the people with so much debt, half of them dying wouldn't cover it? Check! Pick the the ones most likely to take a risk? Check! Organize a fight, when the game might actually stop, and have the risk takers and those who think highly of themselves in one side? Check! Stop all conversation when, and only when, the opinion is starting to sway in the wrong direction? Cheeeck! Democracy, yes. But for what class?
Exactly! The way they manipulated every aspect of the process to maintain the illusion of choice was so well done. It really highlighted how those in power use 'democracy' as a tool to serve their own ends while keeping the rest thinking they have control. The selection of participants alone was a masterclass in exploitation-preying on desperation and debt, knowing they'd take risks others wouldn’t. It’s such a sharp critique of how systems are designed to keep people divided and distracted. Democracy, sure-but only for the ruling class.
@@PixelForThought Spot on! Like Engels said: "Universal suffrage is thus the gauge of the maturity of the working class." Push-pull tactics to get what you want, but always for the ruling class. Keep up the good work! Your channel will go to places.
The bread itself is also an illusion of choice. Although the bread may provide temporary sustenance, it only resolves the hunger temporarily. It is not permeant, nor does it resolve those individuals issue of homelessness.
Finally someone who understands the point that s2 was trying to make. I've seen most people complaining that this season "wasted time" by showing them voting after every round, and that s2 should have included more games.
@@muskaan3711 Exactly! The voting scenes were so crucial to the point the season was making. It wasn’t about the games themselves, but about the illusion of choice and how the system manipulates people. Glad someone else sees it this way!
I think someone already said these things but I want to reiterate them. Thank you for actually paying attention to the themes and takeaways of this season instead of excusing it as “bad writing” or a “waste of time”
Thank you, Norm! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video. It’s surprising that others might not have had similar takeaways, but either way, I’m happy I could share it with you.
The aspect of voting is what made the show interesting for me. Anyone with a brain would vote to end the games. But in soo much debt and no hope for a better future they have no reason to live on. The prize money gives them a reason to live on. Hope. Sure they can end the games but most of the competition would be dead in a years time back out on the streets without that money. They literally HAVE NOTHING ELSE to live for expect the prize.
@@suecli8131 Yes, exactly-and that’s a reflection of the reality for many people today. Sometimes it feels like there’s no other option but to submit to the system, that is acting against us.
I think Dae-Ho was in the marines. He said his dad made him do it. I think his character is a representation of the expectations parents and society have for young males and how it can mess them up.
Thank you! The revolution scene really stands out because it symbolizes so much about collective resistance and the fight for justice. It's powerful to see that kind of solidarity in action, and it’s definitely one of my favorite moments too!
@@IMightBeVanny Many but consider this, nonviolent protests are twice as likely to succeed as armed conflicts: www.bbc.com/future/article/20190513-it-only-takes-35-of-people-to-change-the-world
When it comes to Daeho, i havent seen any reason to suspect his military story. Its stuff that happens with mandatory military service, you get all this training in whatever role you were chosen for (tho you can also apply and see if you pass/are accepted), but you usually see 0 actual action or fighting. Korea isnt really in an active war either so theres no reason to suspect he'd at his age see any real combat. Being in the marines would still be a point of pride because the training is very difficult and strenuous and more "prestige" than regular infantry. Hes also very young and eager to prove himself, especially when we take into account his story where his father wanted him to join the marines so the army would "make a man out of him" (a very common sentiment in traditional countries with mandatory military service), because he grew up eith 4 sisters and seemingly actually liked them and spent a lot of time with them. When faced with actual combat he tries his best to help and do what he needs to, he really wants to help and do his duty amd i think truly believes his "superior" training as a marine means he will be able to handle it but his fear and adrenaline cause him to constantly fumble and eventually go into full shock and shut down, also very common in young men who suddenly get thrust into armed conflicts in wars. I thought it was very well done as you really see his mental state degrading further and further over the episode and eventually shutting down. Daeho how i see it on top of everything else is also in his own way is a critique of mandatory military service and image of a perfect conscript young, strong, obedient determined to do his duty and stand up to fight for whats right. Edit: er sorry i just realised how long this was😅 thanks for anyones time who reads this
@@mordecaiissad8529 Wow, very insightful! I totally agree, it can be a criticism of mandatory military service and the consequences thereof. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
i agree with the beginning and the last part, and the attention that this character got with the topic that arises in his story is very complex and memorable. what i do not believe is that he really served the full amount of training. imho no way a person who was trained in the military before, even omitting training for actual battles, would not know how to use weapons. like how to place them in ur arms. i get that during the battle u’re scared to even peek for a second, but during the instruction from 120 he was waaay too confused. i feel like if you really have trained you would be shaking in fear but still hold the weapon automatically how you’re supposed to and used to. my guess is that the tragedy occurred in the beginning of his service & he somehow managed to not continue it but puts an act for his father and then others. i might be wrong so i would appreciate other opinions in the comments. he’s a complex character so this is an interesting discussion
@@whatever5022Totally agree. I don't think he was an actual marine. Him being over-eager to show off his tattoo was one big tipoff for me. The biggest one though is when he first holds the MP5 in the main room with all the other rebels and he just looks confused. He's looking at the gun and definitely doesn't know how to use it. That scene has zero pressure. I'd believe he has PTSD if he was confident before the fight then got scared after but it seems that he's scared through and through. Only agreeing to help rebellion due to pride or keeping up his facade.
@@whatever5022 That’s a really interesting take! I see your point about his behavior with weapons-his confusion during the instruction does seem odd for someone with full military training. Your theory about the tragedy cutting his service short and him putting on an act is compelling and adds another layer to his character. I’d love to hear what others think too!
What makes the voting especially heartwrenching is that initially, you have characters that still vote to continue even after the second round like Gi-hun's friend and Hyun-ju even after their best friends plead and beg them not to. What makes Young-mi's death so tragic is that, like many of the X players, she wanted to go home from the very start and was pleading, sobbing even for them to vote X so they could get out with their lives. Of course, our main characters eventually realize the cost of this mistake, but by this point, it's far too late, and too many of the wrong people have seized a hive-minded type of power. The need for money led everyone on the O side to basically hold the X players hostage and force them to play a game they didn't want to play anymore. Every time the game is voted to continue, it's a continuous death sentence for people who keep trying to get out of this horrible place. The reason the O players feel like they gradually lose more of their humanity is that they kept consistently prioritizing their need for money over the very lives of people begging them to stop so they could escape while still in debt, alive, and more likely to be able to pay it off. The constant voting in the second season shows the futility of being held hostage by a 'democratic vote' that forces you at gunpoint to follow rules that don't serve you and get you killed because more foolish, desperate, or hateful people willed it to do so. And we all know how foolish and hateful groups of people can be.
@@MoeMoe-ft7wj Everyone is so consumed by greed, chasing the illusion of wealth, that they fail to recognize their true needs-much like the bread scene with the salesman. It highlights how people are willing to sacrifice everything for a fleeting chance at something they believe will save them. The desperation and false hope of wealth cloud their judgment, blinding them to the fact that they’re already in a life-or-death situation, and that survival, not money, should be their primary concern.
I just wish Gi-Hun was more suspicious of player 001 because he knew his name, he asked way too many questions, he randomly lost his mind and attacked thanos and then acted calm and then he tried to sabatoge the 2nd game. That made me SO mad. And his friend should have told him about how he snapped that one players kneck in game 3.
One thing I like about squid game is the diminishing return vs the sunk cost fallacy from the games. Many contestants justify the continuing of the games by saying “we’ve already got this far” but as you play more, you get less money in total because less people die per game. Additionally the game forces you to kill people to make money which they question in s2. You can’t win the squid games. It’s designed to kill everyone by the end except for one, and everyone believes they’re going to win, or make it out “together” but are both equally hopeless and nieve beliefs
They've invested so much and risked their lives countless times that they can't bring themselves to walk away, fearing that doing so would render all their sacrifices meaningless. However, the brutal reality of the games is that the longer they play, the fewer rewards there are, as fewer contestants remain to share prize pool. Instead trapping players in a cycle of false hope until there's nothing left but inevitable death.
You are off to a great start! But I do agree with other comments; this video felt a bit "surface level" without much reference to back it up or going into too much depth, more just an acknowledgment that these themes are present. I believe you can go a lot further in explaining things. Also like the other comments, I would recommend not using AI at all, but also using better footage from the show itself in the video.
A very thorough and enjoyable analysis and a great use of scenes from the show! There were a couple of inaccuracies in player backgrounds that I found jarring. You're correct that Oh Il Nam's failing health influenced his decision to join the game. However, there was no indication that Oh Il Nam suffered any economic losses beforehand. I believe he honestly wanted to experience again the joy of playing childhood games. And In ho had joined the game as a player in order to save his wife. Winning the money came too late, mirroring Gi hun's experience. However, you were absolutely correct that what In ho experienced and witnessed during his game was an important factor in his becoming The Front Man.
Looking back, I think you're right. While this is the backstory Oh Il-nam gives to Gi-hun, some parts of it might be fabricated or exaggerated. That said, another possibility I like to consider is that his business was struggling, and fueled by greed or the desperation to maintain his wealth, he turned to illegal means-creating the games-as a way to secure his fortune. This adds a darker layer to his character, suggesting that even someone as wealthy as him could be driven by the same desperation and moral decay that the players experience.
As an anarchist and labor organizer, thank you so much for making a true analysis instead of taking everything at face value, like much of the RUclips slop. Any understanding of an anti-capitalist series needs to understand how bourgeois democracy differs from proletarian democracy, and how revolutionary revolt differs from capitalist oppression. I also appreciate that you cite collective action as an alternative to competitive individualism. My only critique is that, coming as a PhD student who has to read a lot of the stuff undergrads submit, parts of the script editing are clearly AI generated. I recognize some of the phrases here as essentially only used by AI, such as "intricate dynamics," or overemphasizing "inequality" rather than "oppression" whose secondary effects include inequality (inequality is not the core problem of capitalism but rather the control of society by the bourgeoisie).
@pezpeculiar9557 Thank you so much for the thoughtful analysis! I really appreciate the feedback, especially from someone with your perspective. It’s true that the root cause of this inequality stems from the oppressive bourgeois-like structures in society and government. Thanks for pointing that out! I also appreciate your critique-I wrote the draft myself but used AI to help make corrections and refine it. I’ll be mindful of that for future reference. Thank you!
@@PixelForThought I recommend keeping your videos "natural", AI is really not meant for writing as much as we advertise it to be, it recognizes and copies human patterns. (sorry if you only meant stuff like grammar corrections or something)
@@PixelForThought I know the very structured and professional way of speaking you're going for in these videos, but of course, we're all human, and we all make mistakes. I feel that if you didn't use AI to correct your video not many people would mind any small errors, and it would maybe come off as less artificial. I also think that whatever mistakes would be made wouldn't be too noticeable, because from the topics discussed in the video alone you seem very knowledgable. Overall i thought it was a great video, but I personally am not a fan of AI and i think less of it may improve your videos in a way.
Thank you for the feedback! I completely understand the importance of captions for accessibility. I just uploaded them, so hopefully, it makes it easier to follow along now. I appreciate your patience, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
@@ashtonoliphant5010 You're very welcome! I'm glad I could help. Thanks for your kind words-I'm really happy that the insights are useful to you! Feel free to reach out if there are any other issues.
Dae-Ho screamed stolen valor to me, though my current theory is that he was rejected for some reason, either before or during boot camp. He says his dad made him and he does seem really eager about the whole thing, but doesnt seem to really know about shooting a gun. He has to be told not to fire blindly which feels more like he isnt fully trained in using it more than ptsd. Even if he was terrified, I feel like a trained marine would know to not waste the bullets with such poor attempts, even if he was hiding the trauma. Which makes me think he had never gotten far enough to know the best way to fire the gun in that situation. Maybe he was kicked out and brought shame to himself and his father, leading him down the path that made him a candidate for the Squid Game. He has the tattoo because he wants to be seen that way and pretend it all happened like it was supposed to. He wants to help and to a degree he can, but this really seemed like the first time he had ever been in a firefight and he realized it was too much for him.
@@Wandervenn That’s a solid theory, and it would definitely explain a lot about Dae-Ho’s behavior. The eagerness he shows could be more about proving himself to others-or even to himself-because of that sense of shame. The tattoo becomes almost like a mask, letting him hold onto this image of who he wanted to be, even if he didn’t actually get there. The way he handled the gun really does feel like someone who lacks full training. A real marine, even in a panicked state, would likely have that muscle memory to fall back on. Instead, his actions feel more desperate, like he’s compensating for what he doesn’t know. It’s a tragic thought that his attempt to prove himself might’ve been what landed him in the Squid Game in the first place.
@@PixelForThought Actually, and maybe this works in favor of my theory, but he reminds me a lot of Kodai Tatta from Alice in Borderlands- The mechanic who befriends Arisu. Young, eager, wants to be depended on and tries to push down the shame of past mistakes that led him to be put in a desperate position, but when finally confronted with the reality of messing up again he hits rock bottom hard and fast as he regresses back into that fear of failure. I think Dae-Ho has to have a heroic moment coming up(especially when confronted with the fact that Jung-bae, someone he looked up to as a marine, is dead), and that would also fall in line with the kind of character arc Tatto had. But yes, he lacks any muscle memory for sure. Not that every trauma comes out the same, but I think comparing other characters with ptsd like Gi-Hun can give us an idea of how the writers handle those kinds of mental states. I think there have definitely been hints that his story is fishy (personally, I was doubtful from the start when he was quick to kinda brag about being a marine) but not so much that he's suffering from trauma. If it were combat based, then we dont see an extreme reaction at any time during the show until they rebel. Gunfire has been around him like crazy, but he handles it just as well as everyone else- if not better.
@Wandervenn I totally agree with you, and that’s a great comparison with Kodai Tatta from Alice in Borderland! Their arcs really do have a similar vibe-young, eager, trying to overcome their past mistakes, but crumbling when faced with the weight of failure again. I’m with you on Dae-Ho having a heroic moment coming up, especially after Jung-bae’s death. That kind of redemption arc would fit perfectly with what we’ve seen from characters like him. Now you’ve got me thinking-I’m definitely going to have to do an Alice in Borderland video next!
Number 11 was such a confusing character to me. And it felt like she should have had more scenes but they forgot about her in the last like 2 episodes.
its also 100% an AI voice, too. the tell is any time a squid game video says "red light, green light" there is an extremely unnatural pause after the comma.
Insightful commentary! Hope your channel all the best but just a heads up I believe you could have used better quality clips just so it looks more polished since you already are top notch at audio
Thanks for this video. I really appreciate it. It makes very good points. To me you seem like a very intelligent person. I have to agree that, at least for my preference, I would cut back on the AI though, but I am aware I am a little biased against AI at the moment, at least as it currently stands. I wish you the best for future success. I have also subscribed btw.
@@katrinatam2714 Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate your feedback and your support. I understand your thoughts on the use of AI, and I'll definitely keep that in mind moving forward. It's always great to hear different perspectives, and I'm grateful for the time you took to share yours. Thanks again for subscribing, and I wish you all the best too!
One thing that doesn't sit right with me, and actually feels somewhat out of character, is Gi-hun not warning the other people who wanted to leave that the other team would probably attack them. He did say something along the lines of "we can't attack first, because that's what the game organizers want", but warning them could've saved some of them. Besides, the people who want to stay have absolutely no incentive to help him in his revolt, so why sacrifice those who could help as a mere distraction?
That’s a great observation. Gi-hun’s obsession with stopping the games blinds him to not just his own well-being, but also to the people around him-like his daughter and even the other players. It’s like his hatred for the games and the system overtook his usual empathy, leading him to make decisions that ultimately hurt others who could have been allies. It really highlights how the games manipulate even the most compassionate people into losing sight of themselves and others.
I heard that the writer or creator of squid games made season 2 so he could make more more off of it. He was basically ripped off by the initial deal trying to get it green lite in Hollywood and is now trying to get some cash. If you see the flaws of squid games season two it makes sense that the writing was rushed. Having two characters that are cowards and was too afraid to help their partners was redundant. Having characters kill in the first red light green light game and not know about the idea that death brings in more prize money was stupid because the viewers know this but the contestants don’t and he was allowed to don drugs in the games openly. It just felt like the writing had too many flaws in it and was Americanized
I get where you're coming from, and I think some of your points about Season 2 are valid. It’s true that the creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, faced a lot of challenges getting Squid Game off the ground initially, and there’s no doubt the show’s massive success has opened up opportunities for him to capitalize on its popularity. That said, I don’t think the flaws in Season 2 necessarily mean it was rushed or purely a cash grab. The drug use aspect might feel out of place at first, but it could also be seen as a deeper commentary on how the games themselves and the promise of money give the players an addicting rush. In this way, the drug use could symbolize how the system preys on their vulnerabilities, turning them into addicts not just to substances, but to the twisted promise of wealth.
@@polivepea Exactly, it highlights how the games, much like real-world systems, give people a false sense of choice and agency while maintaining complete control. It's a powerful commentary on manipulation and the way people are trapped within systems that only pretend to be fair.
I don't think the players care what position the masked people are in. I just see them as a threat that is always pointing a gun at me much like the players. I hated guard 011 because she shot some poor guy just because he crawled to the finish line. Her reasoning, "She doesn't like losers" or something.
@Neku628 The circle guards provide food for everyone and seem more benevolent than the other guards-maybe that could matter to some players. As for Guard number 11, similar to the salesman, she was also just 'following orders,' strictly enforcing and adhering to the rules of the games. Serving as a tool of the Frontman.
@@PixelForThought Yeah, I guess, I am just putting myself in the spot of a contestant. Basically, uncontrollable hate and anger that needs something to lash out at because of the ordeal I would be in as a contestant.
@Neku628 Very true. That desperation would drive many contestants to either become amoral or reveal they never had morals to begin with, making their actions even more tragic. This is one of the reasons why the organizers design the games-they serve as a twisted way to judge someone's character.
One more game no more no less. One more game, one more game, one more game. This really put it into perspective view of how greed, gambler's fallacy and gambling culture (crypto currency, sports betting and debt culture) has ruined humanity's care for each other. It's not just greed some people really have no means of getting money to pay off predatory loan sharks that want live organs from people, same loansharks and gangsters have lost humanity by being so cruel. Money in this season really brought the worst in people. I guess the same would have happened in the first season. Gi Hun can't let go of his hatred for the games played because he really doesn't believe he was lucky to win, which in honesty luck saved Gi Hun and the people around him. However at the very least Gi Hun sees the games as what they really are predators that prey on desperate people, as much as they are people that are willing to play the games it would be a lie to say that they aren't harming people for the sick enjoyment of the rich. Johnny Silverhand in a video game says alot about this. Capitalism has gone out of control cause if people are really desperate they are willing to play these games even if they are guaranteed to leave with something they want more even if more means people will died. Some people argue that Gi Hun could have bought them all off but considering that many of them would gamble, crypto gamble and take out loans they would likely go back to the games. Another thing is what happened to the other winners of the games, Gi Hun is overcome with survivors guilt and hatred but what about the other winners that played have they reacted like Gi Hun or like the Frontman
@asavelakuse6865 That's a really deep perspective. The games truly highlight how predatory systems like gambling, loan sharks, and debt culture prey on desperate people. It's not just about greed, but how desperation warps people's decisions and humanity. Gi-hun's survivor's guilt and hatred for the games really emphasize this-he sees them for what they are: a cruel tool of the rich to exploit the poor. It’s such a tragic commentary on how capitalism and desperation push people into inhumane or bad choices. Like the rationalization of turning to crime to support your family, seeking opportunities that seem impossible to find anywhere else. I also wonder what happened to the other players. Maybe they also were also "invited" to come work for the games. Similar to the Frontman, they must have been offered something so enticing, like power or wealth, to stay and work for the games. Other winners may have also spoken out against the games and been silenced.
I really don’t think anyone had a choice. I think no matter what, there has to be one person alive. I’ll only be satisfied if at least like 80 people manage to escape in season 3, I do NOT want a season 4. I don’t care how much money it could make 😂
@@bwillsskates2638 In season 1 one, the rich elites that come to watch the show talk about how the Korean version of the games is the best. Therefore there is talk about creating an American version of the show. Giving us hope that our characters will escape!
@@gumdeo Yeah, I get what you mean 😂. But Gi-hun was challenging everything he believed and stood for, and he couldn't face the reality of being in the wrong. The guilt and detachment from society probably fueled his suicidal tendencies, and in that moment, he might have been looking for a way out, or an excuse to end it all. The passion of the moment definitely played a role too.
The recruiter is insane. He’s lost his care for everything. And considering Gi-hun respected the rules, the recruiter, being a psycho, would follow the rules too. Following the rules is quite a large part of his job anyway.
@@4shi10 Thank you so much for the support! It means a lot. Hopefully, with time, the channel will keep growing! I really appreciate you taking the time to check it out. Hope to see you again soon!
Great question! I actually wrote down notes while watching the show, created my draft, and then used AI to help with editing and refining certain parts. I try to keep the ideas and message my own, and AI just helps smooth things out a bit. Thanks for asking!
Thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate it. I'll definitely take that into consideration and aim for a more natural approach moving forward. Thanks for your support!
Thank you so much! You’re way too kind. I’m just sharing my thoughts, but it’s comments like this that truly motivate me to keep creating. I genuinely appreciate you!
Haha, love to see it! That's awesome, thank you for subscribing! I'm glad the video inspired you. Media analysis is such a powerful tool, and I'm sure you’d bring a unique perspective to it. Hope you see you again soon!
@obviouslyirene8888 This is a summery of my notes I jotted down while watching the show. Is there anything I can improve for future reference? Thanks 👍
@@maxfish2018 Thanks for the feedback! I can see how it might feel a bit too scripted or unclear-I’ll work on making my thoughts more engaging and easier to follow next time. What I was trying to show is how the players thought they had agency by being able to vote to end the games, but the system was engineered to make it nearly impossible. Every time they came close to agreeing, the organizers would intervene and pit them against each other. It’s a reflection of how modern democracy has evolved into a two-party system where no one can agree, while the system itself always benefits the elite and ruling class, no matter the outcome.
@PixelForThought you make a good point, but like a research paper, long-form analysis discussion type videos usually have some sort of reference, usually through clips of the series that relate to the thing youre talking about. this helps to clarify your point and also increases viewer retention. halfway through the video it sounded like an unenthusiastic lecture. keep it up though
@@maxfish2018 Thought That’s a great point-using clips would have helped clarify my points and kept things more engaging. It would’ve also helped me organize my thoughts better, but I was on a bit of a time crunch. I really appreciate the feedback and will work on improving that for future videos. Thanks for the support!
@@maxfish2018 Fair point, and I get where you're coming from-it probably does sound a bit overly polished or formal. I wrote the draft myself but did use AI to help refine it, which might explain the vibe. Appreciate the honest feedback!
Fair point! I was trying to highlight how the events in the series reflect certain aspects of democracy, like how the organizers manipulated choices to create the illusion of free will. It also ties into the two-party system, where division is maintained, making it hard for both sides to agree, all while operating under a system that ultimately favors the upper and ruling class. Maybe I could have made that connection clearer-thanks for pointing it out!
@@k.v.a.2041 Thanks for the honest feedback! I appreciate it and will work on improving my delivery to make it more engaging. Your input helps me get better-thanks again!
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I loved the portrayal of bourgeois democracy in the second season. The organizers did everything to sway the vote in their favor, and made it seem like free will. Pick the people with so much debt, half of them dying wouldn't cover it? Check! Pick the the ones most likely to take a risk? Check! Organize a fight, when the game might actually stop, and have the risk takers and those who think highly of themselves in one side? Check! Stop all conversation when, and only when, the opinion is starting to sway in the wrong direction? Cheeeck! Democracy, yes. But for what class?
Exactly! The way they manipulated every aspect of the process to maintain the illusion of choice was so well done. It really highlighted how those in power use 'democracy' as a tool to serve their own ends while keeping the rest thinking they have control. The selection of participants alone was a masterclass in exploitation-preying on desperation and debt, knowing they'd take risks others wouldn’t. It’s such a sharp critique of how systems are designed to keep people divided and distracted. Democracy, sure-but only for the ruling class.
Precisely!
@@PixelForThought Spot on! Like Engels said: "Universal suffrage is thus the gauge of the maturity of the working class." Push-pull tactics to get what you want, but always for the ruling class.
Keep up the good work! Your channel will go to places.
@@lemonemmi Thanks so much lemon. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again.
The thing is even more deep because at the end of the day the creators of the game are right, and has always been right
The bread itself is also an illusion of choice. Although the bread may provide temporary sustenance, it only resolves the hunger temporarily. It is not permeant, nor does it resolve those individuals issue of homelessness.
@@Redrgon25 That is very true! Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Even temporary aid is better than no aid at all to me, but that could just be my Western culture convincing me that all lottery tickets are duds.
@@IMightBeVanny "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime" - Lao Tzu
Finally someone who understands the point that s2 was trying to make. I've seen most people complaining that this season "wasted time" by showing them voting after every round, and that s2 should have included more games.
@@muskaan3711 Exactly! The voting scenes were so crucial to the point the season was making. It wasn’t about the games themselves, but about the illusion of choice and how the system manipulates people. Glad someone else sees it this way!
I think someone already said these things but I want to reiterate them. Thank you for actually paying attention to the themes and takeaways of this season instead of excusing it as “bad writing” or a “waste of time”
Thank you, Norm! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video. It’s surprising that others might not have had similar takeaways, but either way, I’m happy I could share it with you.
The aspect of voting is what made the show interesting for me. Anyone with a brain would vote to end the games. But in soo much debt and no hope for a better future they have no reason to live on. The prize money gives them a reason to live on. Hope. Sure they can end the games but most of the competition would be dead in a years time back out on the streets without that money. They literally HAVE NOTHING ELSE to live for expect the prize.
@@suecli8131 Yes, exactly-and that’s a reflection of the reality for many people today. Sometimes it feels like there’s no other option but to submit to the system, that is acting against us.
I think Dae-Ho was in the marines. He said his dad made him do it. I think his character is a representation of the expectations parents and society have for young males and how it can mess them up.
@@xavikortekaas9174 Very true I can see that. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Exactly, see hvow he was hesitant to assume he knew how to play Gongi
@@lilysouret4800 He was very hesitant in that scene!
It was so nice to see that the creator is a fellow comrade. The revolution is one of my favourite scenes.
Thank you! The revolution scene really stands out because it symbolizes so much about collective resistance and the fight for justice. It's powerful to see that kind of solidarity in action, and it’s definitely one of my favorite moments too!
@PixelForThought I really hope that a potential season 3 keeps this spirit!
@goblinanno8500 Yes, I do believe season 3 is confirmed!
@@PixelForThought Hey, I have a question. How many revolutions failed because there just weren't enough revolutionaries?
@@IMightBeVanny
Many but consider this, nonviolent protests are twice as likely to succeed as armed conflicts:
www.bbc.com/future/article/20190513-it-only-takes-35-of-people-to-change-the-world
When it comes to Daeho, i havent seen any reason to suspect his military story.
Its stuff that happens with mandatory military service, you get all this training in whatever role you were chosen for (tho you can also apply and see if you pass/are accepted), but you usually see 0 actual action or fighting. Korea isnt really in an active war either so theres no reason to suspect he'd at his age see any real combat. Being in the marines would still be a point of pride because the training is very difficult and strenuous and more "prestige" than regular infantry.
Hes also very young and eager to prove himself, especially when we take into account his story where his father wanted him to join the marines so the army would "make a man out of him" (a very common sentiment in traditional countries with mandatory military service), because he grew up eith 4 sisters and seemingly actually liked them and spent a lot of time with them.
When faced with actual combat he tries his best to help and do what he needs to, he really wants to help and do his duty amd i think truly believes his "superior" training as a marine means he will be able to handle it but his fear and adrenaline cause him to constantly fumble and eventually go into full shock and shut down, also very common in young men who suddenly get thrust into armed conflicts in wars. I thought it was very well done as you really see his mental state degrading further and further over the episode and eventually shutting down.
Daeho how i see it on top of everything else is also in his own way is a critique of mandatory military service and image of a perfect conscript young, strong, obedient determined to do his duty and stand up to fight for whats right.
Edit: er sorry i just realised how long this was😅 thanks for anyones time who reads this
@@mordecaiissad8529 Wow, very insightful! I totally agree, it can be a criticism of mandatory military service and the consequences thereof. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
i agree with the beginning and the last part, and the attention that this character got with the topic that arises in his story is very complex and memorable.
what i do not believe is that he really served the full amount of training. imho no way a person who was trained in the military before, even omitting training for actual battles, would not know how to use weapons. like how to place them in ur arms. i get that during the battle u’re scared to even peek for a second, but during the instruction from 120 he was waaay too confused. i feel like if you really have trained you would be shaking in fear but still hold the weapon automatically how you’re supposed to and used to.
my guess is that the tragedy occurred in the beginning of his service & he somehow managed to not continue it but puts an act for his father and then others.
i might be wrong so i would appreciate other opinions in the comments. he’s a complex character so this is an interesting discussion
@@whatever5022Totally agree. I don't think he was an actual marine. Him being over-eager to show off his tattoo was one big tipoff for me. The biggest one though is when he first holds the MP5 in the main room with all the other rebels and he just looks confused. He's looking at the gun and definitely doesn't know how to use it. That scene has zero pressure. I'd believe he has PTSD if he was confident before the fight then got scared after but it seems that he's scared through and through. Only agreeing to help rebellion due to pride or keeping up his facade.
@@delinquent_01 You make a good point maybe he's not a Marine. Thanks for sharing your thoughts delinquent!
@@whatever5022 That’s a really interesting take! I see your point about his behavior with weapons-his confusion during the instruction does seem odd for someone with full military training. Your theory about the tragedy cutting his service short and him putting on an act is compelling and adds another layer to his character. I’d love to hear what others think too!
Why are you so underrated? Finally someone understands the message of this season!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that-it means a lot to know the message resonated with you. I’m just glad to share my perspective!
Because it’s an AI buddy
@ruby9803 But I'm not an AI 😯
What makes the voting especially heartwrenching is that initially, you have characters that still vote to continue even after the second round like Gi-hun's friend and Hyun-ju even after their best friends plead and beg them not to. What makes Young-mi's death so tragic is that, like many of the X players, she wanted to go home from the very start and was pleading, sobbing even for them to vote X so they could get out with their lives. Of course, our main characters eventually realize the cost of this mistake, but by this point, it's far too late, and too many of the wrong people have seized a hive-minded type of power. The need for money led everyone on the O side to basically hold the X players hostage and force them to play a game they didn't want to play anymore. Every time the game is voted to continue, it's a continuous death sentence for people who keep trying to get out of this horrible place. The reason the O players feel like they gradually lose more of their humanity is that they kept consistently prioritizing their need for money over the very lives of people begging them to stop so they could escape while still in debt, alive, and more likely to be able to pay it off. The constant voting in the second season shows the futility of being held hostage by a 'democratic vote' that forces you at gunpoint to follow rules that don't serve you and get you killed because more foolish, desperate, or hateful people willed it to do so. And we all know how foolish and hateful groups of people can be.
@@MoeMoe-ft7wj Everyone is so consumed by greed, chasing the illusion of wealth, that they fail to recognize their true needs-much like the bread scene with the salesman. It highlights how people are willing to sacrifice everything for a fleeting chance at something they believe will save them. The desperation and false hope of wealth cloud their judgment, blinding them to the fact that they’re already in a life-or-death situation, and that survival, not money, should be their primary concern.
I just wish Gi-Hun was more suspicious of player 001 because he knew his name, he asked way too many questions, he randomly lost his mind and attacked thanos and then acted calm and then he tried to sabatoge the 2nd game. That made me SO mad. And his friend should have told him about how he snapped that one players kneck in game 3.
One thing I like about squid game is the diminishing return vs the sunk cost fallacy from the games. Many contestants justify the continuing of the games by saying “we’ve already got this far” but as you play more, you get less money in total because less people die per game.
Additionally the game forces you to kill people to make money which they question in s2.
You can’t win the squid games. It’s designed to kill everyone by the end except for one, and everyone believes they’re going to win, or make it out “together” but are both equally hopeless and nieve beliefs
They've invested so much and risked their lives countless times that they can't bring themselves to walk away, fearing that doing so would render all their sacrifices meaningless. However, the brutal reality of the games is that the longer they play, the fewer rewards there are, as fewer contestants remain to share prize pool. Instead trapping players in a cycle of false hope until there's nothing left but inevitable death.
You are off to a great start! But I do agree with other comments; this video felt a bit "surface level" without much reference to back it up or going into too much depth, more just an acknowledgment that these themes are present. I believe you can go a lot further in explaining things. Also like the other comments, I would recommend not using AI at all, but also using better footage from the show itself in the video.
@@whipsybask Thank you for your feedback it really helps! I'll be sure to take note of those suggestions next time.
A very thorough and enjoyable analysis and a great use of scenes from the show!
There were a couple of inaccuracies in player backgrounds that I found jarring. You're correct that Oh Il Nam's failing health influenced his decision to join the game. However, there was no indication that Oh Il Nam suffered any economic losses beforehand. I believe he honestly wanted to experience again the joy of playing childhood games.
And In ho had joined the game as a player in order to save his wife. Winning the money came too late, mirroring Gi hun's experience. However, you were absolutely correct that what In ho experienced and witnessed during his game was an important factor in his becoming The Front Man.
Looking back, I think you're right. While this is the backstory Oh Il-nam gives to Gi-hun, some parts of it might be fabricated or exaggerated.
That said, another possibility I like to consider is that his business was struggling, and fueled by greed or the desperation to maintain his wealth, he turned to illegal means-creating the games-as a way to secure his fortune. This adds a darker layer to his character, suggesting that even someone as wealthy as him could be driven by the same desperation and moral decay that the players experience.
As an anarchist and labor organizer, thank you so much for making a true analysis instead of taking everything at face value, like much of the RUclips slop. Any understanding of an anti-capitalist series needs to understand how bourgeois democracy differs from proletarian democracy, and how revolutionary revolt differs from capitalist oppression. I also appreciate that you cite collective action as an alternative to competitive individualism.
My only critique is that, coming as a PhD student who has to read a lot of the stuff undergrads submit, parts of the script editing are clearly AI generated. I recognize some of the phrases here as essentially only used by AI, such as "intricate dynamics," or overemphasizing "inequality" rather than "oppression" whose secondary effects include inequality (inequality is not the core problem of capitalism but rather the control of society by the bourgeoisie).
@pezpeculiar9557 Thank you so much for the thoughtful analysis! I really appreciate the feedback, especially from someone with your perspective. It’s true that the root cause of this inequality stems from the oppressive bourgeois-like structures in society and government. Thanks for pointing that out! I also appreciate your critique-I wrote the draft myself but used AI to help make corrections and refine it. I’ll be mindful of that for future reference. Thank you!
@@PixelForThought
I recommend keeping your videos "natural", AI is really not meant for writing as much as we advertise it to be, it recognizes and copies human patterns. (sorry if you only meant stuff like grammar corrections or something)
@@Max-hh2hs Thanks for the recommendation! Next time, I’ll take more time to plan and write it better. I really appreciate the honest feedback!
@@PixelForThought I know the very structured and professional way of speaking you're going for in these videos, but of course, we're all human, and we all make mistakes. I feel that if you didn't use AI to correct your video not many people would mind any small errors, and it would maybe come off as less artificial. I also think that whatever mistakes would be made wouldn't be too noticeable, because from the topics discussed in the video alone you seem very knowledgable. Overall i thought it was a great video, but I personally am not a fan of AI and i think less of it may improve your videos in a way.
@Pr3st0003 Thanks, Prest! I appreciate the feedback. I’ll definitely aim for a more personable and natural approach in future videos.
I have good hopes for the future of this channel, and am 100% sure you will succeed more and more as time progresses. Keep up the great job.
Thanks for your kind words, hope to see you again.
This is an amazing analysis! Great job, I hope it gets more views
@@lidiez_1316 Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it and I hope to see you again soon.
Id love to be able to watch this in its full but without captions I fear I miss too much. Good video, please make it accessible if you're able to
Thank you for the feedback! I completely understand the importance of captions for accessibility. I just uploaded them, so hopefully, it makes it easier to follow along now. I appreciate your patience, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
@PixelForThought thank you so much!! You have good insights I'm glad that they're more accessible now!
@@ashtonoliphant5010 You're very welcome! I'm glad I could help. Thanks for your kind words-I'm really happy that the insights are useful to you! Feel free to reach out if there are any other issues.
new underrated channel?
Just a guy sharing my thoughts! I appreciate you checking it out-your support means a lot! Hope to see you again.
Dae-Ho screamed stolen valor to me, though my current theory is that he was rejected for some reason, either before or during boot camp.
He says his dad made him and he does seem really eager about the whole thing, but doesnt seem to really know about shooting a gun. He has to be told not to fire blindly which feels more like he isnt fully trained in using it more than ptsd. Even if he was terrified, I feel like a trained marine would know to not waste the bullets with such poor attempts, even if he was hiding the trauma.
Which makes me think he had never gotten far enough to know the best way to fire the gun in that situation. Maybe he was kicked out and brought shame to himself and his father, leading him down the path that made him a candidate for the Squid Game. He has the tattoo because he wants to be seen that way and pretend it all happened like it was supposed to. He wants to help and to a degree he can, but this really seemed like the first time he had ever been in a firefight and he realized it was too much for him.
@@Wandervenn That’s a solid theory, and it would definitely explain a lot about Dae-Ho’s behavior. The eagerness he shows could be more about proving himself to others-or even to himself-because of that sense of shame. The tattoo becomes almost like a mask, letting him hold onto this image of who he wanted to be, even if he didn’t actually get there.
The way he handled the gun really does feel like someone who lacks full training. A real marine, even in a panicked state, would likely have that muscle memory to fall back on. Instead, his actions feel more desperate, like he’s compensating for what he doesn’t know. It’s a tragic thought that his attempt to prove himself might’ve been what landed him in the Squid Game in the first place.
@@PixelForThought Actually, and maybe this works in favor of my theory, but he reminds me a lot of Kodai Tatta from Alice in Borderlands- The mechanic who befriends Arisu.
Young, eager, wants to be depended on and tries to push down the shame of past mistakes that led him to be put in a desperate position, but when finally confronted with the reality of messing up again he hits rock bottom hard and fast as he regresses back into that fear of failure. I think Dae-Ho has to have a heroic moment coming up(especially when confronted with the fact that Jung-bae, someone he looked up to as a marine, is dead), and that would also fall in line with the kind of character arc Tatto had.
But yes, he lacks any muscle memory for sure. Not that every trauma comes out the same, but I think comparing other characters with ptsd like Gi-Hun can give us an idea of how the writers handle those kinds of mental states. I think there have definitely been hints that his story is fishy (personally, I was doubtful from the start when he was quick to kinda brag about being a marine) but not so much that he's suffering from trauma. If it were combat based, then we dont see an extreme reaction at any time during the show until they rebel. Gunfire has been around him like crazy, but he handles it just as well as everyone else- if not better.
@Wandervenn I totally agree with you, and that’s a great comparison with Kodai Tatta from Alice in Borderland! Their arcs really do have a similar vibe-young, eager, trying to overcome their past mistakes, but crumbling when faced with the weight of failure again. I’m with you on Dae-Ho having a heroic moment coming up, especially after Jung-bae’s death. That kind of redemption arc would fit perfectly with what we’ve seen from characters like him.
Now you’ve got me thinking-I’m definitely going to have to do an Alice in Borderland video next!
Number 11 was such a confusing character to me. And it felt like she should have had more scenes but they forgot about her in the last like 2 episodes.
@@bwillsskates2638 I think we will see more of her character ark in season 3.
the script sounds so chatgpt
@@BriefcaseGaming4460 Thanks for your feedback! I'll try to improve it for next time.
its also 100% an AI voice, too. the tell is any time a squid game video says "red light, green light" there is an extremely unnatural pause after the comma.
@@ProfGlitch "red light -(long pause)- green light?"
Insightful commentary! Hope your channel all the best but just a heads up I believe you could have used better quality clips just so it looks more polished since you already are top notch at audio
@metanoim Thanks for the feedback metanoim! I will definitely do that next time.
Meanwhile Mr Beast’s games is all capitalism
@@LevelSkip That one made me laugh.
Thanks for this video. I really appreciate it. It makes very good points. To me you seem like a very intelligent person. I have to agree that, at least for my preference, I would cut back on the AI though, but I am aware I am a little biased against AI at the moment, at least as it currently stands. I wish you the best for future success. I have also subscribed btw.
@@katrinatam2714 Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate your feedback and your support. I understand your thoughts on the use of AI, and I'll definitely keep that in mind moving forward. It's always great to hear different perspectives, and I'm grateful for the time you took to share yours. Thanks again for subscribing, and I wish you all the best too!
One thing that doesn't sit right with me, and actually feels somewhat out of character, is Gi-hun not warning the other people who wanted to leave that the other team would probably attack them. He did say something along the lines of "we can't attack first, because that's what the game organizers want", but warning them could've saved some of them. Besides, the people who want to stay have absolutely no incentive to help him in his revolt, so why sacrifice those who could help as a mere distraction?
That’s a great observation. Gi-hun’s obsession with stopping the games blinds him to not just his own well-being, but also to the people around him-like his daughter and even the other players. It’s like his hatred for the games and the system overtook his usual empathy, leading him to make decisions that ultimately hurt others who could have been allies. It really highlights how the games manipulate even the most compassionate people into losing sight of themselves and others.
I heard that the writer or creator of squid games made season 2 so he could make more more off of it. He was basically ripped off by the initial deal trying to get it green lite in Hollywood and is now trying to get some cash. If you see the flaws of squid games season two it makes sense that the writing was rushed. Having two characters that are cowards and was too afraid to help their partners was redundant. Having characters kill in the first red light green light game and not know about the idea that death brings in more prize money was stupid because the viewers know this but the contestants don’t and he was allowed to don drugs in the games openly. It just felt like the writing had too many flaws in it and was Americanized
I get where you're coming from, and I think some of your points about Season 2 are valid. It’s true that the creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, faced a lot of challenges getting Squid Game off the ground initially, and there’s no doubt the show’s massive success has opened up opportunities for him to capitalize on its popularity. That said, I don’t think the flaws in Season 2 necessarily mean it was rushed or purely a cash grab.
The drug use aspect might feel out of place at first, but it could also be seen as a deeper commentary on how the games themselves and the promise of money give the players an addicting rush. In this way, the drug use could symbolize how the system preys on their vulnerabilities, turning them into addicts not just to substances, but to the twisted promise of wealth.
I noticed that immediately
@@polivepea Exactly, it highlights how the games, much like real-world systems, give people a false sense of choice and agency while maintaining complete control. It's a powerful commentary on manipulation and the way people are trapped within systems that only pretend to be fair.
I think that one kid just got nervous, I think he actually was a marine. Maybe he had ptsd and freaked out
I don't think the players care what position the masked people are in. I just see them as a threat that is always pointing a gun at me much like the players. I hated guard 011 because she shot some poor guy just because he crawled to the finish line. Her reasoning, "She doesn't like losers" or something.
@Neku628 The circle guards provide food for everyone and seem more benevolent than the other guards-maybe that could matter to some players.
As for Guard number 11, similar to the salesman, she was also just 'following orders,' strictly enforcing and adhering to the rules of the games. Serving as a tool of the Frontman.
@@PixelForThought Yeah, I guess, I am just putting myself in the spot of a contestant. Basically, uncontrollable hate and anger that needs something to lash out at because of the ordeal I would be in as a contestant.
The guy who crawled was gonna have his organs harvested afterwards, that's why he was alive
@Neku628 Very true. That desperation would drive many contestants to either become amoral or reveal they never had morals to begin with, making their actions even more tragic. This is one of the reasons why the organizers design the games-they serve as a twisted way to judge someone's character.
You have a nice voice
@@Crushedsodapop Thank You!
Interesting analysis!
@@Scones777 Thank you Scones!
how do you only have 30 subscribers??
I just started! But TY!
One more game no more no less. One more game, one more game, one more game.
This really put it into perspective view of how greed, gambler's fallacy and gambling culture (crypto currency, sports betting and debt culture) has ruined humanity's care for each other. It's not just greed some people really have no means of getting money to pay off predatory loan sharks that want live organs from people, same loansharks and gangsters have lost humanity by being so cruel. Money in this season really brought the worst in people. I guess the same would have happened in the first season. Gi Hun can't let go of his hatred for the games played because he really doesn't believe he was lucky to win, which in honesty luck saved Gi Hun and the people around him. However at the very least Gi Hun sees the games as what they really are predators that prey on desperate people, as much as they are people that are willing to play the games it would be a lie to say that they aren't harming people for the sick enjoyment of the rich. Johnny Silverhand in a video game says alot about this. Capitalism has gone out of control cause if people are really desperate they are willing to play these games even if they are guaranteed to leave with something they want more even if more means people will died. Some people argue that Gi Hun could have bought them all off but considering that many of them would gamble, crypto gamble and take out loans they would likely go back to the games. Another thing is what happened to the other winners of the games, Gi Hun is overcome with survivors guilt and hatred but what about the other winners that played have they reacted like Gi Hun or like the Frontman
@asavelakuse6865 That's a really deep perspective. The games truly highlight how predatory systems like gambling, loan sharks, and debt culture prey on desperate people. It's not just about greed, but how desperation warps people's decisions and humanity. Gi-hun's survivor's guilt and hatred for the games really emphasize this-he sees them for what they are: a cruel tool of the rich to exploit the poor.
It’s such a tragic commentary on how capitalism and desperation push people into inhumane or bad choices. Like the rationalization of turning to crime to support your family, seeking opportunities that seem impossible to find anywhere else.
I also wonder what happened to the other players. Maybe they also were also "invited" to come work for the games. Similar to the Frontman, they must have been offered something so enticing, like power or wealth, to stay and work for the games. Other winners may have also spoken out against the games and been silenced.
0:07 immediately began laughing
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I feel like they may take the vote away in the next season
@@bwillsskates2638 By force!
I really don’t think anyone had a choice. I think no matter what, there has to be one person alive. I’ll only be satisfied if at least like 80 people manage to escape in season 3, I do NOT want a season 4. I don’t care how much money it could make 😂
@@bwillsskates2638 In season 1 one, the rich elites that come to watch the show talk about how the Korean version of the games is the best.
Therefore there is talk about creating an American version of the show.
Giving us hope that our characters will escape!
That the recruiter would shoot himself was not believable.
@@gumdeo Yeah, I get what you mean 😂.
But Gi-hun was challenging everything he believed and stood for, and he couldn't face the reality of being in the wrong. The guilt and detachment from society probably fueled his suicidal tendencies, and in that moment, he might have been looking for a way out, or an excuse to end it all. The passion of the moment definitely played a role too.
The recruiter is insane. He’s lost his care for everything. And considering Gi-hun respected the rules, the recruiter, being a psycho, would follow the rules too. Following the rules is quite a large part of his job anyway.
It was absolutely believable for his character
@@baboren Yes! that pretty much sums him up.
@@tmm4195 Indeed
how the fuck do you only have 140 subs 😭😭wish you the best, this is amazing for such a small channel
@@4shi10 Thank you so much for the support! It means a lot. Hopefully, with time, the channel will keep growing! I really appreciate you taking the time to check it out. Hope to see you again soon!
Not true at all. That one vote is what made them have to play one of the games
@@igotbit9454 Maybe it has some influence but overall the system is rigged so that they can never agree in the first place.
Amazing video, great job
Thank you very much!
New sub 👋
@@Guiltyangel605 Thank you so much for subscribing! I appreciate your support.
Was this written by ai?
Great question! I actually wrote down notes while watching the show, created my draft, and then used AI to help with editing and refining certain parts. I try to keep the ideas and message my own, and AI just helps smooth things out a bit. Thanks for asking!
Remember me when you’re famous because you definitely will be 😁
@@pizzaempanadasgoated Thank you pizza 🍕 you are too kind! I will remember you as the pizza guy.
And here I was thinking this is a 1k+ subs channel, what do you mean you have 65?! Well, 66 with me now :)
@@mm552 Wow, thank you so much! I am just sharing my thoughts. Welcome #66!
Nice video. I think you'd have a lot more subs if you lay off the Ai ;)
Thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate it. I'll definitely take that into consideration and aim for a more natural approach moving forward. Thanks for your support!
bro you should have thousands of subs this is peak youtube
Thank you so much! You’re way too kind. I’m just sharing my thoughts, but it’s comments like this that truly motivate me to keep creating. I genuinely appreciate you!
I suggest you put more life into your voice. If you just read it, it makes it boring and hard to follow. Even more for a 20 minute video.
Thank you for the suggestion Jonas. I will try to improve that for future videos.
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@@cornfed_corn5628 Thanks Corn 🌽
Hell yes another Aussie anticapitalist he’s just like me fr
Also subbed :). Really neat video essay, inspires me to get off my ass and do more media analysis
Haha, love to see it! That's awesome, thank you for subscribing! I'm glad the video inspired you. Media analysis is such a powerful tool, and I'm sure you’d bring a unique perspective to it. Hope you see you again soon!
What is this ai generated ahh script with a clickbait title 💀 empty verbose yap that just repeats the obvious scope of the series
@obviouslyirene8888 This is a summery of my notes I jotted down while watching the show. Is there anything I can improve for future reference? Thanks 👍
i cant understand too well what youre saying, it feels like just a straight up script, gets a bit too boring 😭🙆🏽♂️
@@maxfish2018 Thanks for the feedback! I can see how it might feel a bit too scripted or unclear-I’ll work on making my thoughts more engaging and easier to follow next time.
What I was trying to show is how the players thought they had agency by being able to vote to end the games, but the system was engineered to make it nearly impossible. Every time they came close to agreeing, the organizers would intervene and pit them against each other. It’s a reflection of how modern democracy has evolved into a two-party system where no one can agree, while the system itself always benefits the elite and ruling class, no matter the outcome.
@PixelForThought you make a good point, but like a research paper, long-form analysis discussion type videos usually have some sort of reference, usually through clips of the series that relate to the thing youre talking about. this helps to clarify your point and also increases viewer retention. halfway through the video it sounded like an unenthusiastic lecture. keep it up though
personal opinion, could be wrong, why does the first paragraph smell like ai
@@maxfish2018 Thought That’s a great point-using clips would have helped clarify my points and kept things more engaging. It would’ve also helped me organize my thoughts better, but I was on a bit of a time crunch. I really appreciate the feedback and will work on improving that for future videos. Thanks for the support!
@@maxfish2018 Fair point, and I get where you're coming from-it probably does sound a bit overly polished or formal. I wrote the draft myself but did use AI to help refine it, which might explain the vibe. Appreciate the honest feedback!
Bruh what isn’t this just a summary of the series? I didn’t hear anything about democracy in here 💀
Fair point! I was trying to highlight how the events in the series reflect certain aspects of democracy, like how the organizers manipulated choices to create the illusion of free will. It also ties into the two-party system, where division is maintained, making it hard for both sides to agree, all while operating under a system that ultimately favors the upper and ruling class. Maybe I could have made that connection clearer-thanks for pointing it out!
This guy's trying to sound way smarter than he actually is...
@@redhussar1436 I'm learning, just like we all are always learning on this journey...
Boring video. There's no intonation. You're just reading a text, but in a really bad way.
@@k.v.a.2041 Thanks for the honest feedback! I appreciate it and will work on improving my delivery to make it more engaging. Your input helps me get better-thanks again!
The way u talking is distracting
@@Kaleeza457 I'm sorry.