At this point, almost everyone has seen or heard of the popular Korean Netflix show “Squid Game.” It is quite the violent show, as it features cash-strapped contestants fighting for a chance at winning a huge sum of money by participating in a series of deadly childhood games. 
I am here to confidently proclaim that I would absolutely body these games. Now, I understand the situation that these contestants are in. I know that the stress of their debts and the new environment may have factored into their performances.
I am tossing all of these considerations aside and, speaking completely unbiased towards myself, telling you that I would win “Squid Game” if it ever branched out to Baton Rouge.
Now, the key to surviving these games is forming the right alliances. I want a strong team, but I certainly don’t want to be the weakest link. I also don’t want to draw attention to myself as the strongest—the middle of the pack is the sweet spot.
With a strong alliance, I could win a team game like capture-the-flag, avoid an untimely death and get a step closer to the final jackpot. 
Throughout these games, I would scout out the competition and keep the top contenders close. My immaculate performances would prove my worth as a reliable teammate. My team would be devoted to keeping me around, but then, when the moment is fitting, I would eliminate my biggest threats and win the game.
Ok, time to snap back to reality. I am in no way competitive at all. I would probably make it to the third game—at most—before ultimately meeting my end. I’m a softie, so it’s impossible to imagine myself reaching the point where I literally root for others to mess up and die.
The reality is that the nicest people in these games never make it too far. For people who really have nothing left to lose, manipulating the kindness of others is a no-brainer. As much as we’d like to claim that we’d hold onto our humanity, most of us would turn on our “friends” in a heartbeat. 
Whether the U.S. version of “Squid Game” contains tag, red rover, musical chairs, Simon says or even hide-and-seek, no amount of strategizing prepares a person to push someone to their death.
I started this article by claiming that I would win. That was just me joking around and trying to be funny—I know that when the time comes, I will be the first one getting shoved to my death. 
Anthony Bui is a 21-year-old English senior from Opelousas.