The 'Rocket Lawnchair' meme is a legendary piece of gaming history originating from the Metal Slug series, specifically starting around Metal Slug 2. When players collect the Rocket Launcher power-up, the game's announcer shouts the weapon's name in a stylized, high-energy voice. Due to the low-fidelity audio of the era and the announcer's distinct delivery, many fans phonetically misinterpreted the line as 'Rocket Lawnchair.' This humorous mishearing quickly spread across early gaming forums and imageboards, evolving into a visual joke often featuring characters literally riding lawnchairs strapped to rockets. It remains a beloved staple of retro gaming culture, used to celebrate the nostalgia of 90s arcade shooters and the absurdity of misheard digital audio.