The Bat-prefix meme stems from the 1966 Batman television series starring Adam West, where virtually every tool in Batman’s arsenal was prefixed with 'Bat-'. This campy naming convention became legendary, reaching peak absurdity with the 'Bat-Shark Repellent Power Spray' in the 1966 feature film. In internet culture, the prefix is used to mock overly branded items or to give mundane objects a superhero twist. It saw a massive resurgence in the late 2000s through internet reviewers who highlighted the infamous Bat-Credit Card from Batman & Robin, and it continues to be a staple for fans of vintage comic book kitsch and deadpan humor.