20 'Key & Peele' Behind-The-Scenes Facts

Key & Peele is one of the most celebrated sketch shows throughout the 2010s. The pairing of Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key has brought in some of the most absurd yet poignant comedy in popular culture. Not many comedians would have the idea and the drive to create an existential sci-fi sketch about the writing of Family Matters.The show has cemented itself among other sketch comedy powerhouses like Saturday Night Live, The Kids In The Hall, and Mr. Show, along with other contemporaries like A Black Lady Sketch Show and I Think You Should Leave.
You all know this. But what about the stuff you didn’t know? What about the stuff that happened behind the scenes, or little inside jokes you may have overlooked?
There’s plenty to learn and discover, so let’s get to it. Here are some facts and Easter eggs about Key & Peele that you probably didn’t know about.
Key & Peele

President Obama

Source: NPR
'Mad TV'

Source: Onward State
'Beige'

Source: The A.V. Club
Key & Peele

Source: Motion Picture Association
Unproduced Sketches

Source: Collider
Jordan Peele

Source: The New Yorker
Mr. Weed

Source: Vulture
Epic Rap Battles

Source: TV Guide
Affordable Care Act

Source: Entertainment Weekly
The Peabody Award

Source: The Peabody Awards
Metta World Peace

Source: Mental Floss
Movies

Source: TheThings
Key & Peele

Source: Ranker
Photo Credit: Angela George/Wiki Commons
Mr. Garvey

Source: Entertainment Weekly
Favorites

Source: Ranker
Fargo

Source: Ranker
Long-Lost Dad

Source: The New Yorker
Peter Atencio

Source: The New Yorker
Anger Translator

Source: TDC/YouTube