The clip comes from the opening of Castlevania Symphony of the Night, released in 1997, where Richter Belmont confronts Dracula in his throne room. Dracula asks what is a man, throws his wine glass aside, and calls man a miserable little pile of secrets before the boss fight begins. The awkward, theatrical voice acting became famous among players, was quoted and remixed for years, and turned the line into a lasting gaming meme used whenever someone wants mock philosophical drama.