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Andrew Schultz Explains "Squid Games"

March 07, 2025 / 00:45

This episode discusses the use of numbers in the show "Squid Game," focusing on their significance for viewers and character identification.

The conversation features a debate about whether the numbers help Western audiences distinguish between characters, with one participant questioning the necessity of the numbers.

Participants express differing opinions on the implications of the numbering system, touching on cultural perceptions and potential biases.

The dialogue highlights misunderstandings and assumptions about race and representation in media.

TL;DR

The episode debates the significance of character numbers in "Squid Game" and their impact on audience understanding.

Episode

0:45
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are the numbers so we can tell I don't
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even get what you're saying so funny
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like the the show they got numbers on
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them right they tell you who's left have
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you watched the show do you know what
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we're talking about both seasons seen
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both season okay and they got numbers on
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all the people yes but is it so that we
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can tell we can tell what well which
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who's 456 to 218 those there's no way
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we'd be able to tell the differ that's
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AI I thought that's the same
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guy I know what you're saying stop stop
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is it for Western audiences is it for
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Western audiences to be able to no oh so
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you're saying if they don't have the
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numbers we're not going to be able to
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tell what Korean is what I don't know
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why you would jump to that racist that's
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a little much that's not didn't explain
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to what you're saying maybe I was being
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racist but explain to me that was what I
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was saying that that's 100% what I was
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saying

Episode Highlights

  • Cultural Misunderstandings
    A conversation about understanding cultural references and the impact of numbers in shows.
    “Is it for Western audiences?”
    @ 00m 25s
    March 07, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Cultural References00:02
  • Confusion00:06
  • Racism Discussion00:34

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