Snakeeater

"Snake Eater" is most famously associated with the video game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.

Here’s a breakdown of what it commonly refers to:

1. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

• This is the title of the third main installment in Hideo Kojima's acclaimed stealth-action series, released in 2004.
• The story follows operative Naked Snake(later known as Big Boss) on a mission in the 1960s Soviet jungle during the Cold War.
• "Snake Eater" is his mission codename, referencing his ability to survive in the wilderness by eating whatever he can find, including snakes.

2. The Song "Snake Eater"

• The game's theme song, also titled "Snake Eater,"is an iconic piece of music in gaming history.
• Sung by Cynthia Harrell (and later covered by Donna Burke for re-releases), it's a powerful, James Bond-style ballad with memorable lyrics like "I'm still in a dream, Snake Eater!"
• It plays during the game's legendary ladder-climbing sequence and end credits.

3. Cultural Impact & Meme

• The song and phrase have become a major internet meme, often used in remixes, memes, and nostalgic gaming discussions.
• It symbolizes the over-the-top, dramatic, and unique style of the Metal Gear Solidseries.

So, if someone says "Snake Eater," they're most likely talking about the game, its hero, or belting out the theme song. It's a hallmark of early 2000s gaming culture.

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