The United States (US), is a country that prohibits the use of Squid Game costumes for elementary school (SD) children. However, why is that?
That the school has warned parents against allowing children to wear clothes inspired by the Netflix series. Where there is violence shown in the show.
It is known that there are at least three elementary schools that echo this, namely SD Mott Road, Enders Road and Fayetteville. In a note to guardians, the school has noticed students playing the game, which imitates some concepts from the Squid Game during recess.
District Superintendent Dr Craig J Tice, superintendent of the Fayetteville-Manlius school, issued guidelines that schools prohibit items or toys that take the form of weapons, such as swords or firearms. Also, costumes shouldn't be too bloody or scary.
"Due to concerns about the potential for violence from the game occurring, it is inappropriate to play it during recess. The Halloween costume from the film does not meet our school guidelines, due to the potential for violent messages," Tice wrote.
The principal wanted to make sure that families were well aware that it was inappropriate for students to wear Halloween costumes from the film. Given, the Netflix series is more intended for adult audiences.
According to research, the Squid Game costume has become one of the most posted on Instagram this year. Even the well-known shoe manufacturer, namely Vans, experienced a surge in revenue, after making white slip-ons that looked like the players in the film.
It's not surprising that this is the case, considering the popularity of Squid Game is huge. They even got 2 nominations at the 2021 Gotham Independent Film Awards.
The Netflix original series contributes to the Breakthrough Series - Long Format (over 40 minutes) category. Then the actor category, by bringing Lee Jung Jae, competed with other actors in Outstanding Performance in a New Series.