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Elliot Saint wrote:

Also, I believe Venom Snake suits Big Boss better than Punished Snake. The name itself is a better representation of what Big Boss has become; he is more bitter than ever, and he is capable of inflicting more damage than ever before; so, imo, Venom Snake reflects better this idea of a more dangerous Snake, one that can inspire dread and awe to both his enemies and allies. Whereas Punished Snake might give the wrong notion of Big Boss becoming weak because of the torments he has endured. I personally think punished snake made sense. however after seeing the new trailer, i have a new and much more fitting codename for him, kojima i hope you read this, the codename is...wait for it

punished cobra

not only is it basically a combination of the two names above, but it also tells you the key behind his bitter nilhilism, underneath the desire for revenge and the villanous facade he puts up is a broken mind, and a tourtured soul, who only wants to uphold his mentor's idealology.