Dive back into the deadly world of “Squid Game” with the much-anticipated release of its season 2 trailer. Witness Player 456’s return and the introduction of new competitors as the stakes are raised in the battle for survival. Are you ready to play again? The latest trailer teases a return to the arena that gripped the world, where the games are deadlier and the stakes even higher. Three years after his jaw-dropping victory, Seong Gi-hun, our resilient Player 456, played by the Emmy-winning Lee Jung-Jae, is back. This time, he’s not just playing for survival—he’s on a mission to unmask the puppeteers behind the sinister games. Once again, viewers will be thrust into the high-stakes environment where hundreds of new faces join the fray, drawn in by the tantalizing prize of 45.6 billion won. But it’s not just about money; it’s about survival, betrayal, and the human psyche when pushed to its limits. The trailer opens as the masked guards welcome a new cast of characters, despatched for their first game—an all-too-familiar scene of Red Light Green Light. But don’t be fooled. This isn’t a mere replay of season one. New twists abound, testing the resolve of both returning and rookie players alike. It’s all about mind games and split-second decisions with stinging consequences. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk has promised “more intriguing games” and a larger cast to keep us at the edge of our seats. Alongside Lee Jung-Jae, the returning lineup includes Wi Ha-joon as the relentless detective Hwang Jun-ho, Lee Byung-hun as the enigmatic Front Man, and Gong Yoo as the charismatic recruiter. Gi-hun’s resolve is tested as he finds himself coaching the new players, urging them towards safety, while they remain fixated on the cash prize. The chant of “One more game!” reverberates through the arena, showing just how seductive the game’s allure is. The returning Front Man, shrouded in mystery and power, promises more than just oversight this season. His machinations and the intentions of those pulling the strings are teased as central plot points, driving Gi-hun’s quest for answers. “Squid Game” captivated audiences worldwide, becoming Netflix’s biggest series launch with a staggering 111 million viewers tuning in within the first 28 days. Season two promises to be no different, with even more thrills, chills, and existential quandaries. The anticipation doesn’t end here. Netflix has already announced a third—and final—season scheduled for 2025, ensuring the dystopian saga reaches its epic conclusion. Mark your calendars for December 26, 2024. Gather your fellow thrill-seekers and armchair philosophers. The game is about to begin again, and it’s anyone’s guess who will come out on top. Are you ready to place your bets and join the game once more? Check out the trailer and start speculating with your fellow fans. Who will survive, and what secrets will be unearthed?The post Ready to Play Again? “Squid Game” Season 2 Trailer Drops first appeared on Worth it or Woke.

You know that feeling you get when you walk into a classroom and see someone else's stuff on your desk?OK, sure, there are no assigned seats, but you've been sitting at the same desk since the first day and everyone knows it.So why does the guy who sits next to you put his phone, his book, his charger, his lunch, and his laptop in the space that's rightfully yours? It's annoying.All you want to do was walk in, sit down, get out your notebook and (try to) pay attention. But now? Now you've got to talk to a stranger about moving their stuff and there goes your day, already bogged down with petty annoyances.Sound familiar? It should.We've all got so much to do these days that interacting with people we see every day — not our friends, but our classmates, fellow commuters, co-workers, the people in line for coffee with us every day — can feel like a burden.So, when these people do something we perceive as annoying, like putting their stuff on our desks, we don't have the time or the energy to assume their intentions or think about the lives they're leading.But if we stepped out of ourselves for a second, we might just realize that we're all much more connected than we think, that our preconceived notions of others are usually just that — preconceived. And, often, inaccurate.That's why this Twitter story about a guy who learned an important life lesson from a classmate he was frustrated with is going viral.It's the perfect example of that "don't judge a book by its cover" adage we should have all learned in preschool but sometimes forget. And it starts the exact same way as this post — with a college student groaning on the inside as he sees someone's stuff on his desk. — (@) — (@) — (@) — (@) — (@) — (@) — (@) — (@) — (@) If not for this one day running late, McFall may have never realized what his classmate was trying to do. And he may have continued to think of him as annoying, maybe telling others about "the weird guy who was always trying to take up my space"... when all the guy was really trying to do was be kind. We all misinterpret the actions of others sometimes. It's easy to do that! But if there's one thing this story reminds us, it's that it's important to stop and remember that while you're living your life, other people are living theirs, so assuming best intentions can do us a great favor. That's why we should step outside of our bubbles and engage with the world on a regular basis. You could make a new friend. You might brighten someone's day. But most importantly, getting out of your own head, checking your own biases, and giving others the benefit of the doubt will make you a more compassionate person. You don't have to engage with everyone you meet, but the next time someone smiles and offers you a high-five? Maybe just take them up on it.This article was originally published on April 16, 2018.

Looking for a little inspiration this afternoon, but don't actually want to be uplifted?Well, then get a boost from the solemn Teutonic prose of legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog via the genius Tumblr project Herzog Inspirationals.Take comfort and advice from the man for whom getting shot in the gut was NBD as you learn about the humble simplicity of the chicken or the inner life of birds.This article originally appeared on 09.18.17

TikTok user alexxx1915 recently posted a short video with the caption: "I just learned the term 'living room family' and I never understood why my kids never played in their rooms when I always did as a kid."She briefly shows her kids hanging out in the living room with their pet dog and some toys scattered around the floor, before panning to her own face and giving a sort of sentimental look. The simple, ten-second clip struck a huge nerve with parents, racking up over 25 million views and thousands of heartfelt comments. @alexxx1915 #livingroomfamily #fypシ What are "living room families" and "bedroom families"?This idea has been going around for a while on social media.Simply put, a living room family is a family that congregates in the living room, or any common space in the household. Kids play in the same space where the adults relax — and things are often messy, as a result. Everyone interacts with each other and spends lots of time together. Bedrooms are reserved mostly for sleeping and dressing.A bedroom family, on the other hand, is where the kids spend more time in their rooms. They play there, watch TV, and maybe even eat meals. Typically, the main rooms of the house are kept neat and tidy — you won't find a lot of toys scattered about — and family time spent together is more structured and planned ahead rather than casual."Living room families" has become the latest aspirational term on TikTok. Everyone wants to be a living room family!The implication of being a bedroom family, or having 'room kids', is that perhaps they don't feel safe or comfortable or even allowed to take up room in the rest of the house, or to be around the adults."I remember my brother coming round once and he just sat in silence while watching my kids play in livingroom. After a while he looked at me and said 'It's so nice that your kids want to be around you'" one commenter said on alexxx1915's video."I thought my kids hated their rooms ? turns out they like me more" said another."You broke a generational curse. Good job mama!" said yet another.There's so much that's great about having a family that lives out in the open — especially if you were raised feeling like you had to hide in your room.In my own household, we're definitely a living room family. We're around each other constantly, and the house is often a mess because of it. Learning about this term makes me feel a little better that my kids want to be around us and feel comfortable enough to get their 'play mess' all over the living room. The mess is a sign of the love and comfort we all share together.But the big twist is that it's also perfectly fine if your kids — and you! — like a little more solitary time. Gavyn Alejandro/UnsplashBeing a 'bedroom family' is actually perfectly OK.There's a similar discourse that took place last year about living room parents vs bedroom parents. The general consensus seemed to be that it was better to be a living room parent, who relaxed out in the open versus taking alone time behind closed doors.But it really doesn't have to be one or the other, and neither is necessarily better.Making your kids feel relegated to their room is, obviously, not great. It's not a good thing if they feel like they're not allowed to exist in and play in the rest of the house.But if they just like hanging out in their room? Nothing wrong with that at all! And same goes for parents.Alone time is important for parents and kids alike, and everyone needs different amounts of it to thrive.Kids with certain special needs, like being on the autism spectrum, may be absolutely thrilled to spend lots of time in their rooms, for example.So are you a living room family or a bedroom family? Turns out, it doesn't really matter, as long as your family loves each other and allows everyone to be exactly who they are.

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