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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Balloon Solid Snake” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21467 of the collection, and the 153rd best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Balloon Solid Snake” meme mean?
This meme expresses ridicule towards an artistic representation that completely misses its target. It captures the humorous absurdity when an attempt at fidelity fails spectacularly. Users employ it to highlight the dissonance between creative intent and the resulting grotesque outcome, turning a marketing error into ironic cultural capital.
Where does the “Balloon Solid Snake” meme come from?
Konami shared this image on their official Facebook page in early 2013. The artwork, created by NoOrdinaryBalloonMan, aimed to promote the game Metal Gear through a balloon sculpture. However, the final shape bore little resemblance to the expected stealth soldier. Online communities quickly drew parallels with the botched Spanish painting by Hilario Martín. This visual comparison propelled the image to global fame instantly, transforming a simple promotional post into a lasting memetic phenomenon focused on aesthetic failure.
- January 6, 2013First remixes published on Know Your Meme, including the balloon inside a cardboard box.
- July 9, 2013Mention of the meme in an Extra Content Overtime video without confirming the origin.
How to use the “Balloon Solid Snake” meme
- Insert the image into Metal Gear Codec screens to replace standard communications.
- Use the sculpture as the central element in satirical Photoshop montages.
- Reference the meme to illustrate a creative work that lacks resemblance to its subject.
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The “Balloon Solid Snake” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 68/100 · #153 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Balloon Solid Snake” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Balloon Solid Snake comes out of the Memes World series 72 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Who made the Balloon Solid Snake sculpture?
The exact identity of the artist is not documented in official sources. Konami simply shared the image on their social media in 2013.
Why does Balloon Solid Snake look like Ecce Homo?
Netizens made this connection because both works feature distorted proportions and an approximate resemblance to their original subjects.
When did the Balloon Solid Snake meme become popular?
Viral spread exploded in early 2013, shortly after the initial post on Konami’s Facebook page.
How do I get the Balloon Solid Snake meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Balloon Solid Snake” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Balloon Solid Snake card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Metal Gear - Know Your Meme · Metal Gear Codec Screen Meme: Template Explained · Balloon Snake in the cardboard box... | Know Your Meme · checked on October 13, 2026.
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