The Metroid meme ecosystem largely centers around Samus Aran, the intergalactic bounty hunter, and the common misconception among casual players that the character's name is actually Metroid. This peaked with the legendary 'Y Cant Metroid Crawl?' Miiverse post, which became a shorthand for innocent gaming ignorance and a beloved community inside joke. Beyond the naming confusion, memes often focus on Samus's overwhelming power, her various suit upgrades, and the silent, atmospheric tension of the series. Used by fans to celebrate the franchise or poke fun at its tropes, these memes remain a staple of the Nintendo community across social media.