Nigerian Comedy Group Reimagines ‘Low Budget’ Squid Game with Striking Accuracy

Last Updated: October 18, 2021, 10:50 IST

Ikorodu Bois Delivers Budget-Friendly Squid Game Parody

Forget Netflix’s skyrocketing budget – the Ikorodu Bois have entered the chat with a parody of Squid Game that serves up entertainment without emptying your wallet. This Nigerian comedy troupe is renowned for their uncanny ability to replicate Hollywood’s finest with the smallest of change, proving that art truly thrives on a shoestring.

The Ikorodu Bois recently dropped a fantastically low-budget version of the world-renowned series Squid Game, because why not? As if the incessant memes weren’t enough, their cheeky Instagram post showed a gaggle of kids recreating iconic scenes that had already sent viewers to the edge of their seats. The split-screen layout highlighted their brilliance—original trailer on top, their spirited reenactment below. One standout? A child dressed as the eerily memorable robotic doll, expertly layered with foundation to nail that unsettling aesthetic. Bravo!

But hold onto your wallets, because while Netflix is spending millions on set design, Ikorodu’s grand prop—a massive cauldron to imitate the infamous piggy bank—will make you reevaluate your budgeting techniques. Meanwhile, bags of chips transformed into a VIP tiger mask, adding a crunch that wasn’t in the original. Who knew you could season creativity with a little snack-time ingenuity?

Social media praised this resourceful crew for their meticulous attention to detail. One impressed netizen, Chukwudike D. Akuwudike, succinctly capstoned their brilliance with “Could this have been any more perfect!!! You guys are amazingly good.” Praise indeed, but let’s not forget we all just witnessed a group of children master a creative heist on a budget that would make your average bank robber cry tears of envy.

As the TikTok generation busies itself creating dance challenges, the Ikorodu Bois are luring us back to the theatre of the absurd, all while hosting a CGI-free extravaganza that begs the question: Is less more? When it comes to the charming chaos of the Ikorodu Bois, it seems the art of thrifty parody is the new black.

So, do you think this budget-savvy production hits the mark, or are they just cutting corners? Either way, it’s safe to say they have certainly one-upped Netflix in the DIY department, much to the viewers’ delight. Let’s raise a cauldron of appreciation for these young talents!

As we eagerly await Netflix’s next move, the Ikorodu Bois stand as a testament to creativity seeing no financial limits. How about you? What’s your take on their clever little shoot?

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