The 'Screaming Jake Peralta Playing Guitar' meme stems from a hilarious scene in the Brooklyn Nine-Nine episode 'DFW,' where Detective Jake Peralta attempts to break a suspect by playing an acoustic guitar and screaming incoherently to create an unbearable environment. The image perfectly captures a sense of manic desperation and chaotic energy, making it a go-to template for depicting stress, anxiety, or the feeling of being completely overwhelmed by life's responsibilities. It first gained popularity among the show's dedicated fanbase before spreading across social media as a universal symbol for internal (or external) screaming.