Chrissy Teigen Faces Criticism After Throwing Expensive 'Squid Game' Party

Chrissy Teigen, who has famously taken social media breaks due to criticism, is once again facing backlash after she hosted a 'Squid Game'​​​​​​​-themed party.

Chrissy Teigen is seen on November 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California
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Chrissy Teigen is seen on November 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California

Chrissy Teigen, who has famously taken social media breaks due to criticism, is once again facing backlash after she hosted a Squid Game-themed party.

The event was organized by party planners Wife of the Party, according to the New York Post. Featuring a maze staircase and actual prizes including “a flight to Napa and dinner for two at [famous restaurant] French Laundry.” 

“Where do I even begin!!” Teigen wrote alongside her post detailing the Squid Game-oriented festivities. “What an absolutely epic night. my dream came true of watching my friends fight to the death! dunk tank, musical chairs, hide and seek followed by a very riveting final game of pin the tail on the donkey. @wifeoftheparty you truly are the best and have THE BEST team ever. Thank you thank you thank you!”

Some of the most famous imagery from the Netflix series was recreated, including the tracksuits worn by the competitors in the game. Since it looks like an especially expensive party and the show itself is a damning commentary on wealth and capitalism, many have called Teigen out for hosting such a party. Some suggested she missed the entire point of the story, which sees people in extreme debt and desperation competing in deadly games for money. 

Check out reactions to Chrissy Teigen’s Squid Game party below.

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— pudding person (@JUNlPER) November 17, 2021

the simply unmatched irony of john legend and chrissy teigen hosting a squid game party for all their rich celeb friends >>> pic.twitter.com/UdCj80li0l

— Leah R. (from class) (@leahroemer) November 15, 2021

Who do you think missed the point more: Kylie Jenner and her Handmaid's Tale party or Chrissy Teigen with her Squid Game party? pic.twitter.com/BUJVLXFGsZ

— Kayleigh Donaldson (@Ceilidhann) November 14, 2021

Chrissy Teigen threw a Squid Game themed party and once again missed the entire point

— 1984’s George Whorewell (@EwdatsGROSS) November 14, 2021

Chrissy Teigen having a squid games party is one of the most predictable things this year had to offer https://t.co/8itP9AP92R

— gene belcher PARODY!!!!! i am not gene belcher!!!! (@mewowthra) November 19, 2021

Yknow what, I’m tired of being self aware and trying to live a judgment free life. I wish to be as ignorant as Chrissy Teigen hosting a Squid Game party with her rich LA friends.

— Alex Reino (@alexreino) November 13, 2021

The point of Squid Game was cool costumes man. That's the point of the show. Chrissy Teigen understands Squid Game on a significantly higher level than you. https://t.co/pMyVW3ZdR5

— Jingleghost (@JeremyMonjo) November 19, 2021

chrissy teigen hosting a squid game party sounds like a plot in the second season of squid game

— dorian 🕷 from the other side (@LOKlNGO) November 19, 2021

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