The 'Peterexe' meme features Peter Griffin from the long-running animated sitcom 'Family Guy,' which first premiered in 1999. Voiced by series creator Seth MacFarlane, this specific visual trope often stems from early-season animation errors or intentionally distorted 'analog horror' style edits of Peter staring blankly into the camera. The scene typically depicts Peter with dilated pupils or a fixed, haunting expression that deviates from his usual jovial personality. This clip is widely utilized by the 'Gen Z' and 'Gen Alpha' humor communities to represent existential dread, staring into the void, or the feeling of being completely brain-dead during a conversation. It perfectly captures that specific brand of 'lobotomy humor' where a character's silence is funnier than their dialogue. Example captions include: 'Me watching the microwave spin at 3 AM,' 'When the teacher asks a question and you make eye contact,' and 'My last two brain cells during the final exam.'