Duke Nukem is a legendary video game protagonist known for his hyper-masculine persona and gravelly-voiced one-liners, most notably from 1996's Duke Nukem 3D. The character's memes typically involve his signature quotes—inspired by 80s action movies like 'They Live'—reimagined in absurd or everyday contexts. In recent years, the meme evolved through voice-acting parodies where Duke reads mundane scripts in his iconic style. Whether he is looking for bubblegum or delivering a devastating insult, the Duke Nukem meme remains a staple of internet culture for its perfect blend of nostalgia and over-the-top bravado.