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: The actual lyrics from the 1973 song by The Steve Miller Band are "I'm a joker, I'm a smoker, I'm a midnight toker".

: Many fans believe Joker's name is a direct nod to this song. His fighting style frequently incorporates smoke, ash, and playing cards, which aligns with the "smoker" and "joker" identity.

The scene is widely regarded by fans as one of Joker's most iconic moments, showcasing his unpredictable and theatrical personality.

While explaining the effects of his "Infernal Powder" (an ash-based hallucinogen) during his fight with Captain Leonard Burns, Joker sings a modified version of the famous lyrics: Context of the Reference

: In the anime, "midnight toker" is changed to "midnight thinker" .