{"id":4523,"date":"2025-06-26T13:45:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T13:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twilert.com\/?p=4523"},"modified":"2025-08-27T12:28:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T12:28:01","slug":"hideo-kojima-funny-tweets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twilert.com\/hideo-kojima-funny-tweets\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Best Hideo Kojima Funny Tweets That Make Zero (or Total) Sense"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hideo Kojima is best known for his video games, but his Twitter account offers a completely different experience. It includes strange comments, unusual observations, and personal updates that often sound like parts of unfinished movie scripts. Sometimes he shares thoughts about food, celebrities, or sci-fi concepts. Other times, it\u2019s hard to tell what he\u2019s talking about at all. This list highlights some of his most confusing, funny, and memorable tweets that show why his online presence stands out as much as his work in games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of Kojima&#8217;s most bizarre, hilarious, and unforgettable tweets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='1-the-rainbow-flag-clarification'>1. The Rainbow Flag Clarification<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"481\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Rainbow-Flag-Clarification.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Rainbow-Flag-Clarification.png 481w, https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Rainbow-Flag-Clarification-300x112.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/367894294322872320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/367894294322872320<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cJust so you know, it may look like \u2018Rainbow Flag\u2019 T-shirts that I&#8217;m wearing today, but I am not a gay.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kojima clarified that his rainbow T-shirt wasn\u2019t a statement about his sexuality, likely due to the rainbow\u2019s strong association with LGBT pride. The awkward phrasing\u2014\u201cI am not a gay\u201d\u2014sparked discussion online, often chalked up to translation quirks or non-native English use. Fans later reinterpreted the tweet humorously, especially in light of Kojima\u2019s close creative partnerships and the emotionally layered male relationships in his games like Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding. The tweet remains a strange but memorable Kojima moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='2-the-extinct-women-and-cyborg-novel'>2. The Extinct Women and Cyborg Novel<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"490\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Extinct-Women-and-Cyborg-Novel.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Extinct-Women-and-Cyborg-Novel.png 490w, https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Extinct-Women-and-Cyborg-Novel-272x300.png 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1000912801882300422\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1000912801882300422<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c&#8221;BISANSEI&#8221; reminds me of the novel I wrote in my college year. In the neo-future where only the female got extinct by prague, in order to stabilize the society, the government distribute female cyborg &#8220;46XX&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For gender equality, they invented artificial womb that enables men to give birth, and the story is about the young male students who are trapped for the lab experimentation, I named the novel, &#8220;Albiter\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typo, it\u2019s CHOSANSEI not BISANSEI.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kojima shares a concept from a dystopian novel he wrote in college where a plague wipes out females, prompting the government to distribute female cyborgs (&#8220;46XX&#8221;). Artificial wombs allow men to give birth, and young students become test subjects. It echoes sci-fi works that explore gender, survival, and bioethics\u2014ideas that would later influence Death Stranding. Also, he corrects his own typo mid-thread, because even in dystopias, spelling matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='3-talking-to-god'>3. Talking to &#8220;God&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"486\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Talking-to-God.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Talking-to-God.jpg 486w, https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Talking-to-God-195x300.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1466380035619655682\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1466380035619655682<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI was on a tight schedule today, but I was able to talk to \u2018God\u2019 for the first time in a while, so that cheered me up. Thank God the time difference is minimal \ud83d\ude0d\ud83d\ude4f\ud83d\udca9\ud83d\udc51.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kojima\u2019s mention of \u201cGod\u201d refers to his earlier meeting with George Miller, which he quoted in the tweet. Miller, known for directing the Mad Max series, later spoke highly of Kojima in the 2024 documentary Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds, reflecting the strong mutual respect and connection between them as creators from different fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='4-the-keanu-reeves-effect'>4. The Keanu Reeves Effect<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"485\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Keanu-Reeves-Effect.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Keanu-Reeves-Effect.png 485w, https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Keanu-Reeves-Effect-300x135.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1433292955100475393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1433292955100475393<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen I met and talked with Keanu, I understood what NIcolas (Refn) was talking about, why he attracts not only the audience but also many people. He is not only attractive as an actor and star, but also as a human being. He makes you want to do things with him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kojima expresses his respect for Keanu Reeves and points out how he connects with many people. He mentions director Nicolas Winding Refn, referring to Reeves\u2019 role in The Neon Demon (2016), as an example of the actor\u2019s range in less traditional films. This matches Kojima\u2019s own interest in experimental storytelling in games. Fans reacted with memes and comments, linking the post to what is often called the \u201cKeanu Effect,\u201d a term used to explain why Reeves is well-liked due to his behavior and personality, as noted in studies on public perception of celebrities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='5-the-man-erased-from-the-world'>5. The Man Erased From the World<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"489\" height=\"174\" src=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Man-Erased-From-the-World.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Man-Erased-From-the-World.png 489w, https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Man-Erased-From-the-World-300x107.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1470967095433494528\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1470967095433494528<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m scared. I feel like I\u2019ve been erased from the world. A man who has been erased from the world. haha\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Posted shortly after his Instagram account was deleted, this tweet led fans to question if Kojima was teasing something or reacting to the removal. The phrase \u201cerased from the world\u201d resembles the themes in Metal Gear Solid V, where characters deal with lost identity and memory. Given Kojima\u2019s past with cryptic marketing, such as the P.T. teaser, and his public fallout with Konami, some fans interpreted this as a reference to being silenced or erased professionally. Others saw it as a potential clue for a future project involving disappearance or erasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='6-nolan-vs-god'>6. Nolan vs. &#8220;God&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"485\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Nolan-vs.-God.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Nolan-vs.-God.jpg 485w, https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Nolan-vs.-God-252x300.jpg 252w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1489125516447682570\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1489125516447682570<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUnlike Nolan, \u2018God\u2019 knows about the latest digital technology, does not deny it\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kojima praises George Miller for embracing digital technology in filmmaking, calling him &#8220;God&#8221; in contrast to Christopher Nolan, who is known for sticking to traditional film techniques. Kojima points to Miller\u2019s work on Babe and Happy Feet as examples of innovation, highlighting a creative mindset that adapts to technological change. As someone who constantly pushes the limits in game development, Kojima&#8217;s admiration for Miller\u2019s flexible, forward-looking approach reflects his own values\u2014and subtly critiques Nolan\u2019s resistance to digital tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='7-my-chemical-romance-and-the-t-shirt-incident'>7. My Chemical Romance and the T-shirt Incident<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/My-Chemical-Romance-and-the-T-shirt-Incident.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/My-Chemical-Romance-and-the-T-shirt-Incident.jpg 479w, https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/My-Chemical-Romance-and-the-T-shirt-Incident-262x300.jpg 262w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1486114903190835202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1486114903190835202<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere was a live performance of My Chemical Romance in Kawasaki, Japan in 2006, I think. When I went to the venue, there were almost all teenage girls. I didn&#8217;t see any old men in my age. But as I was wearing the band T-shirt, people said to me &#8220;I like your T-shirt, Ojisan.&#8221;\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kojima recalls attending a My Chemical Romance concert during the height of The Black Parade era. He found himself surrounded mostly by teenage fans and received a comment on his band shirt along with the label \u201cOjisan,\u201d meaning \u201cuncle\u201d in Japanese. While the term typically refers to a middle-aged man, here it was used in a lighthearted way. Kojima\u2019s story highlights both the generational gap at the event and his willingness to share casual, personal moments\u2014something fans often find relatable and amusing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='8-the-robert-pattinson-back-muscle-analysis'>8. The Robert Pattinson Back Muscle Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"477\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Robert-Pattinson-Back-Muscle-Analysis.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Robert-Pattinson-Back-Muscle-Analysis.jpg 477w, https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Robert-Pattinson-Back-Muscle-Analysis-292x300.jpg 292w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1503308887919046658\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1503308887919046658<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRobert\u2019s own presence and acting ability are excellent&#8230; pushes a heavy object indoors with his upper body naked.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"486\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Robert-Pattinson-Back-Muscle-Analysis.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Robert-Pattinson-Back-Muscle-Analysis.png 486w, https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Robert-Pattinson-Back-Muscle-Analysis-300x145.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1503308933905399808\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1503308933905399808<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHere, he gives the impression of flexible back muscles like a ballet dancer\u2026 he looks dazzled and makes him wear sunglasses even though he is indoors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kojima breaks down The Batman like it\u2019s a character study for a role he\u2019s directing. He\u2019s analyzing back muscles and emotional sunglasses. Film Twitter could never.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='9-garlic-injection-regret'>9. Garlic Injection Regret<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"485\" height=\"149\" src=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garlic-Injection-Regret.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garlic-Injection-Regret.png 485w, https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Garlic-Injection-Regret-300x92.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/120689423015882752\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/120689423015882752<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI got a garlic injection to avoid feeling bad. But, now I feel bad.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people try green tea or meditation. Kojima? Garlic injections. And they apparently backfired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='10-the-gout-denial'>10. The Gout Denial<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"483\" height=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Gout-Denial.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Gout-Denial.png 483w, https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Gout-Denial-300x96.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/189213632222081024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/189213632222081024<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am not gout carrier.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kojima posted this short statement in 2012, likely responding to fan questions or rumors about his health. Gout had become a more talked-about issue in Japan at the time, especially among middle-aged men, due to lifestyle and dietary changes. With his known sense of humor and timing\u2014right in the middle of development on Metal Gear Solid V\u2014this tweet reads like a casual, slightly awkward health disclaimer. It also reflects how Kojima often mixes personal commentary with unexpected public updates, something he continued in later years with his podcast and other online appearances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='11-melons-mads'>11. Melons Mads<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"483\" height=\"867\" src=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Melons-Mads.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Melons-Mads.jpg 483w, https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Melons-Mads-167x300.jpg 167w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1543614108808859648\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1543614108808859648<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMelons Mads\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kojima posted a photo of Mads Mikkelsen seated in front of a melon slice with a simple caption, \u201cMelons Mads.\u201d The post reflects the ongoing friendship and creative partnership between the two, which began during development of Death Stranding, where Mikkelsen played Clifford Unger. The tweet\u2019s casual tone led to a wave of memes and replies from fans, blending humor with admiration. The Kojima-Mikkelsen connection was originally sparked through filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn, showing how Kojima\u2019s collaborations often emerge through cross-industry ties. The post adds to Mikkelsen\u2019s strong online presence, frequently noted for his unique, serious expressions\u2014even when posing with fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='12-the-hot-coffee-shorts-crisis'>12. The Hot Coffee Shorts Crisis<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"486\" height=\"170\" src=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Hot-Coffee-Shorts-Crisis.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Hot-Coffee-Shorts-Crisis.png 486w, https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Hot-Coffee-Shorts-Crisis-300x105.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1551060625719439360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1551060625719439360<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI don&#8217;t drink iced coffee (I drink hot)\u2026 but today I went out in shorts \ud83e\ude73\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kojima shares a rare break in his personal habits\u2014drinking hot coffee in summer and avoiding shorts\u2014by casually announcing that he wore shorts outside. The simple tweet stood out because it contrasts with his usually serious reputation as the creator of deep, cinematic games like Death Stranding. Fans responded with jokes and image collages, including a now-viral grid of Kojima in various shorts, highlighting how even minor updates from him become part of the community\u2019s ongoing engagement with his public persona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='13-the-whale-of-the-information-society'>13. The Whale of the Information Society<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"493\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Whale-of-the-Information-Society.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Whale-of-the-Information-Society.png 493w, https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Whale-of-the-Information-Society-300x256.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1437204535777234955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/1437204535777234955<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c1\/2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Garrone, Guillermo del Toro, Zemeckis, are all working on &#8220;Pinocchio&#8221; films. I was also influenced by &#8220;Pinocchio&#8221;. Raiden, swallowed by the huge white whale of the information society, is digested in his stomach and vomited out through the anus!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2\/2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, his puppet of information control cuts the strings and starts walking on his own legs. That&#8217;s MGS2.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kojima draws a direct parallel between Metal Gear Solid 2 and Pinocchio, describing Raiden&#8217;s arc as a journey from manipulation to autonomy. The \u201cwhite whale of the information society\u201d refers to digital systems that control perception, echoing Arsenal Gear&#8217;s collapse in the game\u2019s ending. Kojima likens this moment of escape to being \u201cvomited out through the anus,\u201d a blunt metaphor symbolizing Raiden\u2019s chaotic liberation. The reference underlines Kojima\u2019s long-standing critique of media control and misinformation, themes that remain relevant today. His post reinforces how MGS2 acts as a commentary on digital manipulation and independence in the modern world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='14-egg-benedict-physics'>14. Egg Benedict Physics<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"489\" height=\"869\" src=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Egg-Benedict-Physics.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Egg-Benedict-Physics.jpg 489w, https:\/\/twilert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Egg-Benedict-Physics-169x300.jpg 169w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/358265892175495169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN\/status\/358265892175495169<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEgg Benedict. Looks like boobies when shaking the plate. lol\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He\u2019s not wrong. He\u2019s just extremely Kojima about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='conclusion'>Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hideo Kojima\u2019s tweets cover a wide range of topics. Some are about health, others are about science fiction, celebrities, films, food, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printful.com\/custom-clothing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clothing<\/a>. Many of them seem random or unclear, while others are more straightforward or humorous. Together, they show that Kojima uses Twitter to share personal thoughts and observations in a way that matches how he approaches his work. Even simple posts get a lot of attention and responses, which shows that people are interested in what he says, not just in the games he creates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hideo Kojima is best known for his video games, but his Twitter account offers a completely different experience. It includes strange comments, unusual observations, and personal updates that often sound like parts of unfinished movie scripts. Sometimes he shares thoughts about food, celebrities, or sci-fi concepts. 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