Ep 2. Obama College Years

In season 2 episode 2 of Key & Peele titled "Obama College Years," viewers are taken on a comedic journey through President Obama's college years. The episode opens with a group of college friends discussing their majors and future career prospects. As they talk, a young Barack Obama (played by Jordan Peele) enters the room and introduces himself.

Throughout the episode, the audience is taken on a series of skits that portray Obama's experiences in college. One of the first skits shows Obama struggling to fit in with his fraternity brothers. He attempts to impress them by freestyle rapping, but his bars fall flat, leading to awkward silence in the room.

Another skit depicts Obama attending a job interview at a fast-food chain. He tries to present himself as professional, but the interviewer (played by Keegan-Michael Key) is more interested in asking him ridiculous questions like, "If you could be any car, what kind of car would you be?"

The episode also touches on themes of racism and identity. In one skit, a white student assumes Obama is a foreign exchange student from Kenya, leading to a hilarious exchange where Obama tries to convince him that he's actually from Hawaii. In another skit, Obama confronts a group of black students for not accepting him as "black enough," prompting him to go on a journey of self-discovery to embrace his roots.

The episode ends with a skit that shows Obama graduating and reflecting on his time in college. He realizes that his experiences, both good and bad, have shaped him into the leader he will eventually become.

"Obama College Years" is a hilarious and insightful episode that gives viewers a glimpse into the life of a young Barack Obama. With brilliant comedic writing and incredible performances from both Peele and Key, it's no wonder that Key & Peele has become one of the most beloved sketch comedy shows of all time.