I had always just figured those sort of things (reading memory cards, strange creatures that fit into tiny balls, aliens with monkey tails who collect dragon testicals, etc.) were inevitable when it comes to stories made by Japanese people. Nothing against Japanese people, they just have some really out there story telling. I would say Metal Gear Solid is pretty serious and plausable compared to most stories originating from Japan. You never know, there may really be people out there who possess the ability to read your memory card. For all you know Chaltab, I could be reading your memory card at this very moment.