The Metal Gear franchise, created by Hideo Kojima, has birthed a massive library of memes rooted in its unique blend of tactical espionage and absurd humor. Most notably, the '!' alert symbol, the cardboard box stealth mechanic, and the overly dramatic 'SNAKE? SNAKE! SNAAAAAKE!' game-over screen have become cultural touchstones. These memes often parody the series' convoluted plot, repetitive dialogue tropes like Snake repeating words as questions, and the iconic codec calls. Whether it's 'Nanomachines, son' from Metal Gear Rising or the classic stealth fails of Solid Snake, the meme community uses these templates to highlight confusion, sudden realizations, or high-stakes absurdity in everyday life.