The 'You Merely Adopted X' meme originates from the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises, during a pivotal fight scene between Batman and the villain Bane. Delivering his famous monologue, Bane reveals his harsh upbringing in a subterranean prison, stating, 'You merely adopted the dark; I was born in it, molded by it.' The internet quickly turned this dramatic moment into a snowclone template, where users replace 'the dark' with various hobbies, lifestyles, or hardships. It is primarily used to assert dominance or experience over someone perceived as a newcomer or 'poser' in a specific community.