Don't Play Snakes on Your Nokia Phone: The Real-Life Worm That Freaked Everyone Out

Kaylee Everhart

Updated Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In an unexpected twist, a Reddit post titled "Don't play Snakes on your Nokia phone, they said, it's not real life, they said. Real life:" has captured the attention of many with its bizarre and intriguing image. The close-up shot reveals a dense, textured surface with numerous small, cylindrical holes. The black plastic surface, glossy and reflecting light, is filled with accumulated debris, soil, tiny bits of organic matter, and pieces of leaves or grass.

The star of this unsettling picture is an earthworm, slithering amidst the small cylinders. The pinkish-brown worm, moist and typical of its kind, loops and crawls within the holes, creating an eerie visual reminiscent of the classic mobile game, Snake, played on old Nokia phones.

User reactions have been a mix of confusion and mild horror. One user commented, "I’ve been staring for a while but have yet to see the sailboat appear :(," expressing their bewilderment. Another user questioned, "Has anyone said that, though?" pondering the relevance of the caption. The image also elicited physical discomfort for some, with one individual noting, "I have no idea what that image is, but it hurts my eyes. Not even joking or being snarky here, that thing is actually causing me physical pain."

Further adding to the humor, a user reminisced, "Ah, yes, I still remember my father’s dying words: 'Don’t play Snakes on your Nokia phone!'" While another pointed out the obvious, "That's a worm, not a snake," and yet another added, "Still not real life, mate. That's a **worm**!"

The image, though strange, has sparked a lively conversation, with users debating the nature of the creature and its resemblance to the beloved Nokia game. One user humorously commented, "While everyone who ever packed a car trunk, a suitcase or a groceries shopping bag knows Tetris is real life," drawing a parallel to another classic game.

Despite the mixed reactions, the general consensus is one of intrigue and amusement. The image may not depict a snake from the Nokia game, but it certainly has achieved its goal of capturing attention and sparking a conversation. As one user aptly put it, "Thanks. I hate it," summing up the bizarre yet fascinating nature of the post.

This Reddit post serves as a quirky reminder of the nostalgia associated with the Nokia Snake game while also highlighting the unexpected surprises of real life. Whether you find it fascinating or unsettling, there's no denying that this image has made an impression.

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Top Comments from Reddit

mikegt_98

I’ve been staring for a while but have yet to see the sailboat appear :(

WeekendOkish

> Don't play Snakes on your Nokia phone, they said, it's not real life, they said. Has anyone said that, though?

Negative-Attitude3

What is this?

Ramenmaster7000

This pic is freaking me out lol.

_slartibartfast_0815

That's a worm, not a snake.

SyrioForel

Ah, yes, I still remember my father’s dying words: “Don’t play Snakes on your Nokia phone!”

kazarbreak

I have no idea what that image is, but it hurts my eyes. Not even joking or being snarky here, that thing is actually causing me physical pain.

mafiaknight

Still not real life, mate. That's a **worm**!

daniu

While everyone who ever packed a car trunk, a suitcase or a groceries shopping bag knows Tetris is real life

robj57

Thanks. I hate it.

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