The 'Snake Eater' meme originates from the titular theme song of the 2004 video game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. It is most famously associated with the 'Ladder Scene,' a segment where the protagonist, Naked Snake, climbs a massive ladder for several minutes while an a cappella version of the song plays. This moment became legendary for its length and cinematic tension, turning the lyrics—especially the opening line 'What a thrill...'—into a universal shorthand for long, arduous tasks or dramatic ascents. In meme culture, it is used to humorously highlight anything that feels like an epic endurance test, from literal tall buildings to metaphorical emotional journeys.