The 'Spider-Man With a Wrench' meme stems from the 1967 Spider-Man animated series, known for its low-budget animation and unintentionally hilarious stills. This specific image features the wall-crawler holding a wrench as if he is performing mechanical repairs, which contrasts humorously with his superhero persona. It gained popularity as a reaction image to describe situations where someone is attempting to fix a problem they have no business touching, particularly in IT, engineering, or home DIY projects. It serves as a visual metaphor for the 'fake it till you make it' mentality or the inevitable disaster that follows an unqualified person handling complex machinery.