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- November 11, 2019
- 9:00 pm
Funny!
A detective has a hell of a time wringing the truth out of a strangely calm suspect.
What is the premise of Key & Peele’s “The World’s Worst Liar” parody?
“The World’s Worst Liar (“The Usual Suspects” Parody) – Key & Peele”
In their sketch comedy series, Key & Peele, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele brought to life a hilarious parody of the iconic 1995 movie “The Usual Suspects.” In their version, titled “The World’s Worst Liar,” Key played the role of a horrible liar who finds himself in an interrogation room with the police officers trying to get information out of him. Peele played the exasperated detective trying to wring the truth out of the hapless liar.
The sketch opens with Keegan-Michael Key’s character trying to convince the detectives that he knows nothing about the recent heist. However, every answer he gives is so far-fetched and implausible that it is clear he is lying. He stumbles over his words, forgets what he is saying mid-sentence, and contradicts himself repeatedly.
Jordan Peele’s character quickly becomes frustrated with Key’s character and starts to lose his temper. But the hapless liar remains steadfast in his ridiculous lies, even when presented with concrete evidence that contradicts his story. Despite Peele’s best efforts to break him down and get him to tell the truth, Key’s character remains steadfast in his lies, causing a great deal of laughter for the audience.
What makes the sketch so funny is the absurdity of Key’s lies and the way in which he tries to cover up his mistakes. Watching him clumsily try to backtrack and twist his words in order to make his story seem more plausible is truly hilarious. Meanwhile, Peele’s character becomes increasingly exasperated as he realizes that he is dealing with the world’s worst liar.
“The World’s Worst Liar” is a prime example of Key & Peele’s brand of comedy, which is rooted in clever wordplay, cultural commentary, and off-the-wall characters. As always, their performances are sharp, energetic, and incredibly funny. This sketch is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good laugh and appreciates the art of parody.
