Punished Snake, also known as Venom Snake, is the protagonist of Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. The 'Punished' moniker reflects his physical and emotional trauma, specifically the shrapnel 'horn' embedded in his skull and his quest for vengeance. In internet culture, the meme typically uses his rugged, scarred face to signify someone who has undergone a grueling ordeal or has reached a point of no return. It often parodies dramatic edgy tropes or expresses the feeling of being completely exhausted by a situation, frequently accompanied by the iconic quote 'I'm already a demon.'