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Easter Egg Discovery

Fond memories of discovering Easter eggs like 'Elvis has left the building' when running over Elvis impersonators, and Twisted Metal 2's Statue of Liberty secret

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Gamers fondly recall the thrill of stumbling upon hidden secrets in classic titles, such as the humorous "Elvis has left the building" message triggered by mowing down rows of impersonators in early *Grand Theft Auto* games. These memories are often tied to accidental discoveries, including the iconic moment in *Twisted Metal 2* when firing missiles at the Statue of Liberty revealed an unexpected transformation. Whether it was targeting groups of Hare Krishnas or playing for hours on end, these players share a deep nostalgia for the era's irreverent humor and the rewarding sense of organic exploration.

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One of my favorite Easter eggs that I discovered on my own was the "Elvis has left the building" message you get when you ran over the entire line of Elvis impersonators walking down the street. I Can't remember off the top of my head if it was GTA 2 or 3. My #1 favorite was accidentally discovering that if you shoot some missiles at the Statue of Liberty in Twisted Metal 2.
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Opened the game, picked a car and immediately went over the Hare Krishnas. Fucking classic, I remember playing this game at school somehow, then played GTA2 until my eyes bled, amazing games.