The 'Smirking Batman' meme, often referred to in internet subcultures as 'Man' due to edits removing his iconic bat ears, features a close-up of the Dark Knight wearing a subtle, knowing grin. This specific image gained massive traction within the r/BatmanArkham subreddit, a community known for its surreal and 'insane' shitposting. The smirk is typically used to represent a character who knows a secret, has successfully tricked someone, or is simply observing chaos with satisfaction. It has become a staple of 'aslume' culture, where the lack of ears on the cowl signifies a bizarre, alternate version of the hero who finds humor in the nonsensical.