Priority Peter features a photo of a young man, later identified as Peter, who is seen working on a calculator or studying while surrounded by three girls in swimwear. The meme first appeared on Reddit in 2012 and quickly became a symbol of intense focus on academics over romantic or social distractions. It is typically used to illustrate situations where someone prioritizes a mundane or intellectual task—like solving a complex equation or completing homework—over a clear opportunity for social interaction. The humor stems from the contrast between the high-stakes social setting in the background and Peter's stoic, unbothered dedication to his studies.