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The duo still collaborates from time to time, like the upcoming Wendell & Wild, but they've mostly gone their own way. Key's flamboyantly gay Latrell irritates Peele's character by playing loud music that's basically orgasmic noises set to a beat, constantly talks in a sexually explicit manner and even shows him a close-up of a rather private area.
"Office Homophobe" presumes that Peele's character really is somewhat homophobic or uncomfortable around gay people - until his boyfriend turns up to take him for lunch.
My homies over at Very Smart Brothas actually met Key and Peele and sat down with them for the “Blackness Challenge.” Hilarity ensued and it’s great because VSB is basically a mirror of K&P, blog-version.
How Key & Peele Sketches Take On Homophobia
Here's how multiple Key & Peele sketches tackle homophobia in different ways.
You gotta see their sketch on the crazy names of football players. Key & Peele is a sketch show that debuted in 2012, which gave stars Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele a chance to show off an impressive range of characters. Not only is this a wry twist, but it also leads Latrell to a moment of profound self-realization.
"Town Hall Meeting"
Key & Peele's "Town Hall Meeting" was an online exclusive sketch that sees Key's politician talking about the importance of inclusion, and every time he talks about a certain section of society - be they a farmer or a member of an ethnic group - the C-Span cameraman cuts to a member of the audience who fits the bill.
Gary patiently answers their queries by stressing a gay wedding is exactly the same as any other wedding, but he has to deal with increasingly offensive questions. So they wanted to make sure they knew all they could about how those go and they ask a coworker to come school them on the logistics. Which is crazy.” *everybody nods*
“As an active member of the homosexual community…”
“None of us are gay so I would assume we would all sit in the straight section.”
“So when in the ceremony do we sing Over the Rainbow?”
“I’m nervous because I can only do jazz hands for like 3 minutes before my hands start to cramp.”
“Now can we see the pony show from the straight section or are we way in the back somewhere?”
“Where do you get the euros to buy gay gifts?” WHEN I TELL YOU I ALMOST SLID OUT MY CHAIR AT THIS LINE!
Skittles.” Crying.
“Is RuPaul gonna be there?”
Finally, he just had to quit them because he was so unable with their questions. I don die!
“Do we throw something other than rice?” “What would you throw?” “I don’t know. This sketch is gold.
The panic and horror Peele's character experiences from being labeled as a gay person - as if that's inherently a bad thing - is also parodied.
"Gay Wedding Advice”
The Key And Peelegay marriage sketch from season 4 sees Key's Gary, a gay man, asked by his co-worker (Peele) to give his family advice on the upcoming same-sex wedding of their cousin.
The dude with the notepad, though. He was so prepared to learn.
“Cousin Delroy’s getting married. These range from questions about when it's appropriate to sing "gay hymns" like "YMCA" or where the "straight" section sits. To a man. In addition to various acting gigs, Keegan-Michael Key has also become a TV host, having recently appeared in the likes of Playing With Fire and Brain Games. Peele has made a hard right turn into becoming a horror auteur, helming Get Out and Us and he is the producer behind multiple genre movies and TV shows.
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Key & Peele sketches were never afraid to tackle political or racial topics, and here's how three of their skits looked at homophobia from different angles.
“Office Homophobe”
Key & Peele's season 3 sketch "Office Homophobe" really zeroes in on gay stereotypes and follows a dispute between two office co-workers.
Every time the word "gay" is uttered, the camera cuts back to Peele as he increasingly attempts to hide from this assumption, and he even tries to throw attention to a flamboyantly dressed man who is revealed to be straight. What ensues is complete utter hilarity, and with some dope actors (like Lance Riddick, Romany Malco, Vernee Watson-Johnson).
Just watch.
I couldn’t stop laughing about one thing before the next line made me cackle like a hyena.