Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was released in 2004 as Rockstar Games' sprawling open-world follow-up to Vice City, following Carl Johnson as he returns to Los Santos and rebuilds his life around Grove Street. CJ became one of gaming's most quoted and recognisable protagonists, and short clips of his voice have since circulated widely on soundboards, in memes and across short-form video. Their appeal endures because the game remains a cultural touchstone for players who grew up with it.