Key and Peele: Chappelle’s Bastard Children?

I think we can all agree that the Chappelle Show was THE SH!T. The jokes in that show were remarkably relevant and ingenious. However, this new sketch comedy show “Key and Peele” is pretty funny, but I have some issues with it. Sequels suck most times (and Key and Peele doesn’t suck but it aint great) and this show has the potential to suck like a drunk chick with daddy issues if things don't change.

First of all, it is WAY too similar to Chappelle Show for me to truly respect it. Although, I realize that big networks like comedy central often use ideas that worked in the past and give them a small spin to try and make the same money twice…it still pisses us off when they try to get over on you. Comedy Central is really pulling an “NBC” with this one. (Yes, I hate NBC) The way the show is presented is the same. The only thing missing is Dave Chappelle’s genius and a musical act at the end. Oh yea, and Charlie Murphy’s black a$$.

Second, I feel like they are running out of jokes already. How is that possible? There has literally been like 5 episodes! They have done sooooo many Obama skits. It’s like watching CNN during black history month. Now, I will admit that they are mildly humorous but seriously…do some new shit. Another thing they continue to do is “black” humor. They are taking quite a few stereotypes and doing sketches about them, which, in principle, I have no problem with. My problem is that they keep doing it. In my opinion, a quality show should do more than just point out stereotypes but it should be able to crossover more.

Finally, who The F$CK are Key and Peele?? They honestly remind me of a black bert and ernie. I know they both came from Madtv but damn man…these are the best ninjas yall could find? Chappelle was a comedic legend and now we are stuck with his disciples who changed some of the material and smoke less weed. I’m not saying they aren’t talented, but if you are going to mimic the Chappelle show you better come with it. These dudes are seriously walking that line from being successfully funny to just corny.

All in all, I’d say the show is a 7/10 for now. But, I’m almost sick of it already and it seems to lack originality and that “WOW” factor. Key and Peele seems like the ABC Family version of the Chappelle show. Time will tell what this show ends up doing but I don’t see it going much further than being what it is: the bastard child of the Chappelle show.

-Nick