Chrissy Teigen faces backlash for Squid Game-themed party, called 'tone deaf'

Model and US TV personality Chrissy Teigen has come under fire after throwing a Squid Game-themed party for her celebrity friends.

The backlash came after she recently shared photos from the bash showing herself and guests dressed as characters from the hit Netflix series and taking part in games to win prizes.

Many said on social media that the mother-of-two failed to get the point of the dystopian South Korean series, which involves cash-strapped players take part in deadly children’s games in the hope of winning a huge cash prize, to survive.

Alongside her post, John Legend’s wife wrote: “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.”

“This is so beyond tone deaf as a millionaire to invite your rich friends over and reenact Squid Game which is rooted in the violence of capitalism,” wrote another unimpressed person.

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

While a third remarked: “I .. think you missed the point of the show - Complete lack of self-awareness.”

Also Watch: 'Want to make people happy': Chrissy Teigen deletes Twitter account due to negativity