The Sweating Towel Guy meme features a still of actor Jordan Peele from a 2013 sketch on the Comedy Central show 'Key & Peele.' In the sketch titled 'Internet Privacy,' Peele plays a character who becomes increasingly nervous as his girlfriend questions his internet browsing habits, leading to a comedic level of perspiration. The image became a viral sensation as the universal visual shorthand for extreme stress, anxiety, or the feeling of being under intense scrutiny. It is widely used to describe awkward social interactions, difficult exams, or moments when someone is trying to hide a guilty secret while under pressure.