The 'Peter Griffin Explains the Joke' meme series, often associated with 'Explain It Peter' social media accounts, features the protagonist of Family Guy breaking down the nuances of internet humor in a pedantic, literal way. Originally surfacing around 2018 on platforms like Facebook and Reddit, the meme serves two purposes: genuinely helping users who don't understand niche references and ironically mocking the act of explaining humor until it becomes unfunny. While the template often uses a specific still of Peter in a business suit, it has evolved into a meta-commentary on meme culture itself, frequently appearing in the comments section of confusing or surreal posts to offer a humorous 'service' to the community.