Over the past few days, the Snakes Alive meme has been going viral among both Diamondbacks fans and players, find out the origins and impact of the slogan explained below
The most iconic moments in sports come from the spontaneous actions of passionate fans, and that’s exactly what happened with Jeff Guzzardo and the Diamondbacks.
Who is Jeff Guzzardo Arizona Diamondbacks fan who held Snakes Alive poster as meme becomes rallying cry
Snakes alive. 🐍 pic.twitter.com/LL8a1MdpDc
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) October 29, 2023
Check this out! @SwingAndAMitch and I got to meet and interview the Snakes Alive guy, Jeff Guzzardo! pic.twitter.com/J77DiAUDT1
— Steve Zinsmeister (@Steve_Zins) October 28, 2023
Jeff Guzzardo’s “Snakes Alive” sign has quickly become the rallying cry for the Arizona Diamondbacks throughout their journey to the World Series. The expression eventually resonated with a wider audience and quickly gained traction.
Snakes Alive sign origins
The whole trend about the Snakes Alive sign started off with Jeff Guzzardo, a 72-year-old Diamondbacks fan from Chandler, Arizona. It happened during Game 3 of the National League Championship Series when Guzzardo decided to create a sign of support for his favorite team. As the Diamondbacks were down 2-0 against the Philadelphia Phillies, Jeff Guzzardo typed the words “SNAKES ALIVE” on a blank page and a standard laptop.
The subtle yet supportive sign, which was a far cry from the usual distraction of obnoxiously large posters, quickly captured the attention of TBS cameras. The broadcast displayed Guzzardo holding up his sign during a commercial break. Overtime, the phrase, “Snakes Alive” quickly gained traction and spread among other fans and supporters. The simplicity and optimism behind Jeff’s poster quickly caught on to not just the fans but players, and coaches alike. The sign eventually became the embodiment of the Diamondbacks’ run in the playoffs and the World Series.
“Snakes Alive” mantra gains momentum
The “Snakes Alive” mantra gained more momentum as the Diamondbacks surged through the playoffs. The team embraced the phrase and soon printed hundreds of replica signs for fans, even going as far as posting it on their official social media accounts. The rally eventually became a symbol of the team’s never-quit attitude. Jeff Guzzardo, who is reportedly a huge baseball fan that attends games early just to watch batting practice, quickly found himself at the center of all the developments.