The Heavy Weapons Guy, or simply 'The Heavy,' is the iconic face of Valve's class-based shooter Team Fortress 2. Known for his massive physique, love for his minigun 'Sasha,' and his 'Sandvich,' he first gained meme status through the 'Meet the Heavy' promotional video released in 2007. His thick Russian accent and hyperbolic lines, such as 'It costs four hundred thousand dollars to fire this weapon for twelve seconds,' became instant internet gold. Over the years, the meme has evolved from simple image macros to elaborate GMod and SFM animations, representing overwhelming force, expensive tastes, or just pure, chaotic enthusiasm.