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Pete Davidson and Malek sang a song about their poor luck and crushing debts to the tune of Branchez & Big Wet's 'Turn Up On the Weekend.' The music set was a convincingly realistic replica of the show's set, including the games played in it. 

Davidson sang that he was broke and would have to play the game to earn money. As the pre-taped comedy proceeded, Malek continued, "Weird cards, pink guards, locked us in a big room."

He then sang about the money offered for winning the game with the lyrics, "45 billion won, that's a whole lot of money. At least I think it is... I'm confused by the currency."

Davidson's hilariously dyed his hair red by the end of the song, indicating the series finale. He sang about improving his life with his newly acquired wealth, but he became bored and wagered it all on the New York Jets, which he lost.

Davidson ended the song by declaring that he was broke once more and that he was "heading back to the Squid Game." 

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