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Crushing on President Snow in “The Ballad of Song Birds and Snakes”

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at PSU chapter.

Okay, so let’s talk about the latest Hunger Games movie, “The Ballad of Song Birds and Snakes.”

And who’s stealing the spotlight? President Snow. Yes, that’s right!

Tom Blyth’s portrayal of the young President Snow has got everyone talking, and here I am, completely obsessed with talking about it.

Now, I know what you’re thinking. President Snow—evil dictator, right?

But wait, there’s this crazy thing happening on TikTok, where people are crushing on the young Snow. I mean, he’s got that curly blonde hair, piercing blue eyes, and yeah, okay, he’s narcissistic.

But there’s something oddly captivating about it all.

Let’s get real—despite knowing where he ends up, this younger version of Snow has this strange allure. It’s like he’s this puzzle you can’t help but want to figure out. His flaws and his charm mix in this weird way that’s hard to ignore.

And okay, I don’t blame Lucy Gray for falling for it at first.

In the movie, there are these moments where Snow’s not all “evil dictator” vibes.

There’s this protectiveness, this caring side that throws me off. I mean, the way he’s into Lucy Gray? It’s twisted but kinda intense.

And that line about “if I did something wrong, we can talk about it”? Low-key sweet… in a messed-up way.

Even though he was shooting at her, he showed that he was willing to talk. Girls love a man with communication skills.

It’s confusing because I know what he becomes, but younger Snow is not all bad. Sure, he’s selfish, but who isn’t? There are these moments where you see his humanity peeking through, and suddenly, he’s not just a villain.

He’s… complicated.

I can’t watch the older movies the same way now. Every time I see Snow, I think about this younger, cute version. He’s a horrible guy, I know, but the movie’s making it really hard not to see this attractiveness in him.

 “The Ballad of Song Birds and Snakes” isn’t just another movie—it’s an insightful look into why the Hunger Games came to be what it is now. Snow’s allure, mixed with his eventual dark path, has me and a bunch of others feeling all sorts of conflicted. Maybe that’s the point—showing us that even in the darkest characters, there’s this odd captivating side that you can’t help but be drawn to.

It’s not even just about his looks. It’s the mix of flaws and hints of kindness that make us all question what we’re drawn to.

The debates and talks about Snow’s character reflect this inner conflict within us, showing how complex our attractions can be, even when they’re tied to characters who end up as villains.

This whole situation brings to mind something Snow said: “It’s the things we love most that destroy us.” It’s weird how we’re all crushing on a narcissistic character, and maybe that’s reflecting something about our choices in real-life men.

Even the bad guys can have this strange appeal that keeps you interested. But trust me, any girl who’s been through heartbreak could explain that phenomenon to you.

Jaden is a third-year at Penn State studying Advertising and minoring in Digital Media Trends and Analytics.