Keegan-Michael Key Does Impressions of Shaq, President Obama, Snoop Dogg and More | The Tonight Show

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
11 Feb 202402:58

Summary

TLDRIn a delightful and entertaining script, Keegan-Michael Key showcases his talent for voice acting and impressions. He engages in a playful conversation about the Super Bowl, bringing his iconic characters to life with unique perspectives. From the substitute teacher Mr. Garvey's enthusiasm for the game to Toad's innocent excitement, each character adds a humorous twist. Key's impressions of Coach Hines, Delroy, Shaq, Snoop Dogg, President Obama, and his anger translator Luther, provide a diverse and comical commentary on the Super Bowl, showcasing his versatility and humor.

Takeaways

  • 🎭 The script features a talented voice actor known for creating and voicing iconic characters.
  • πŸŽ‰ The actor engages in a fun exercise of voicing different characters to talk about the Super Bowl.
  • 🏈 The first character, Mr. Garvey, is portrayed as eagerly waiting for the game and mentions Patrick Mahomes and Brock Purdy.
  • πŸ„ The character Toad from 'Super Mario Brothers' is depicted as excited about the game, despite not knowing what football is.
  • 🏟️ Coach Hines is portrayed as a stern character, warning the audience to behave or face consequences.
  • 🦜 Delroy, the parrot, humorously suggests playing the Super Bowl in Jamaica and promoting the movie 'Migration'.
  • πŸ€ The character Shaq is depicted as making a prediction about the game being close, showing his sports commentary style.
  • πŸ˜„ Snoop Dogg's character is portrayed with his signature laid-back style, humorously referring to the Super Bowl as 'Supa Drizzle'.
  • πŸ† President Obama's character is portrayed as wishing everyone a good time and hoping for a fair game.
  • πŸ”₯ President Obama's anger translator, Luther, passionately supports Kansas City, showing a stark contrast to Obama's calm demeanor.
  • πŸ‘ The script concludes with the audience applauding the performance of Keegan-Michael Key, highlighting his versatility and talent.

Q & A

  • What is the main activity the speaker is suggesting to engage in?

    -The speaker is suggesting to engage in doing impressions of various characters and have them comment on the Super Bowl.

  • Who is Mr. Garvey and what does he say about the Super Bowl?

    -Mr. Garvey is one of the characters the speaker impersonates. He expresses excitement about the game, mentioning 'Pay-trick Ma-homies' and 'B-rock Pur-die,' which are likely playful mispronunciations of player names.

  • How does the character Toad from 'Super Mario Brothers' feel about the Super Bowl?

    -Toad is excited about the game, even though he admits he doesn't know what football is, suggesting he finds the event entertaining regardless.

  • What does Coach Hines threaten to do if the audience doesn't behave?

    -Coach Hines threatens to 'scram it' if the audience doesn't take it easy, indicating he might stop the event or take some action to maintain order.

  • What suggestion does Delroy, the parrot, make for the next Super Bowl?

    -Delroy suggests that the next Super Bowl should be played in Jamaica, showing a preference for a more relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

  • How does the impersonation of Shaq view the upcoming game?

    -Shaq's impersonation views the game as being close and good, but he is unsure of the outcome, indicating a competitive match.

  • What does the impersonation of Snoop Dogg say about the Super Bowl?

    -Snoop Dogg's impersonation humorously describes the Super Bowl as the 'Supa Drizzle' and mentions it will be 'on this nizzle mcdizzle,' using his signature slang.

  • What does the impersonation of President Obama say about watching the Super Bowl?

    -President Obama's impersonation suggests that they will have a good time watching the game and hopes that the best team wins.

  • Who is Luther and what is his role in the script?

    -Luther is President Obama's anger translator in the script. He expresses strong support for 'Kansas City,' indicating a favorite team in the Super Bowl.

  • What is the overall tone of the script?

    -The overall tone of the script is light-hearted and humorous, with the speaker playfully impersonating various characters to comment on the Super Bowl.

  • Who is the speaker in the script and what is their profession?

    -The speaker in the script is Keegan-Michael Key, a comedian and actor known for his impersonations and sketch comedy.

Outlines

00:00

🎭 Celebrity Impression Challenge

The script opens with an acknowledgment of the guest's talent in creating and voicing iconic characters. The host proposes a fun activity where the guest performs impressions of their characters discussing a specific topicβ€”the Super Bowl. The guest agrees to the challenge, setting the stage for a series of character impressions related to the event.

🏈 Mr. Garvey's Football Fever

The first character impression is of Mr. Garvey, a substitute teacher, who is depicted as eagerly anticipating the start of the Super Bowl. He humorously mispronounces the names of famous football players, showing his enthusiasm despite a lack of knowledge about the sport.

πŸ„ Toad's Super Bowl Excitement

Next, the guest performs as Toad from the 'Super Mario Brothers' movie, expressing extreme excitement about the Super Bowl. Toad humorously admits to not knowing what football is but is captivated by the prospect of witnessing a great game, highlighting the universal appeal of the event.

πŸ“’ Coach Hines' Commanding Presence

Coach Hines is the next character to offer his take on the Super Bowl. He uses his authoritative tone to suggest that if the audience doesn't behave, he will 'scram it,' which adds a comedic twist to the anticipation of the game.

🦜 Delroy's Jamaican Super Bowl Vision

The script then presents Delroy, portrayed as a parrot, with a unique suggestion for the Super Bowl. He humorously recommends playing the game in Jamaica, adding a touch of tropical flair to the event and promoting the film 'Migration' in a shameless plug.

πŸ€ Shaq's Basketball Star Turn

The guest then impersonates Shaq, the basketball star, who is expected to comment on the Super Bowl. Shaq's impression is characterized by his casual and confident tone, suggesting that the game will be close and enjoyable to watch.

🎀 Snoop Dogg's Hip-Hop Take

Snoop Dogg's impression is next, with the guest capturing the rapper's laid-back style and vernacular. Snoop humorously renames the 'Super Bowl' to 'Supa Drizzle,' adding a hip-hop twist to the event's title.

πŸ‘€ President Obama's Presidential Commentary

The script includes an impression of President Obama, who is portrayed as looking forward to enjoying the game and hoping for a fair competition, wishing the best team to win.

πŸ”₯ Luther's Fiery Anger Translation

Finally, the guest performs as Luther, President Obama's anger translator, who passionately supports the Kansas City team, urging them to get it together and showing a more intense side to the presidential commentary.

Mindmap

Keywords

πŸ’‘Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), often considered one of the biggest sporting events in the United States. In the script, it serves as the central topic around which various characters give their unique commentary, reflecting their personalities and adding humor to the video.

πŸ’‘Character Voice

A character voice refers to the distinct way a fictional character speaks, often embodying their personality traits. In the video, the speaker uses different character voices to impersonate various personalities, which is a key element of the entertainment value.

πŸ’‘Impressions

Impressions in this context refer to the act of mimicking or portraying the voices and mannerisms of well-known individuals or characters. The script showcases the speaker's talent for doing impressions, which is a significant part of the video's appeal.

πŸ’‘Mr. Garvey

Mr. Garvey is a character known for his unique way of speaking, often associated with a substitute teacher persona. In the script, his voice is used to comment on the Super Bowl, adding a layer of humor with his characteristic speech pattern.

πŸ’‘Toad

Toad is a character from the 'Super Mario Brothers' franchise. His inclusion in the script provides a whimsical perspective on the Super Bowl, as he expresses excitement without understanding the sport, which is typical of his character's naivety.

πŸ’‘Coach Hines

Coach Hines is a character known for his stern and authoritative demeanor. His voice is used in the script to humorously command the audience, reflecting his character's usual approach to managing a situation.

πŸ’‘Delroy

Delroy, portrayed as a parrot, offers a comedic and nonsensical suggestion to play the Super Bowl in Jamaica, which is a playful twist on the idea of hosting the event in different locations, showcasing the speaker's creativity in character portrayal.

πŸ’‘Shaq

Shaq, referring to the retired professional basketball player Shaquille O'Neal, is impersonated in the script. His voice is used to predict the outcome of the game, adding a layer of sports expertise and humor to the commentary.

πŸ’‘Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg is a famous rapper and cultural icon known for his laid-back style and distinctive slang. In the script, his voice is used to give a commentary on the Super Bowl in a way that is uniquely his, adding a touch of hip-hop culture to the video.

πŸ’‘President Obama

President Obama's impersonation in the script provides a dignified and composed commentary on the Super Bowl, reflecting his public image as a former leader and adding a sense of gravitas to the video's humor.

πŸ’‘Luther

Luther is President Obama's 'anger translator' from the comedy show 'Key & Peele.' His voice is used in the script to give a passionate and exaggerated response to the Super Bowl, which is a comedic contrast to Obama's more reserved commentary.

Highlights

The speaker is a big fan of the interviewee, who has created and voiced many iconic characters.

The idea of the interview is to hear what the interviewee's characters would say about the Super Bowl.

The interviewee agrees to do impressions of their characters discussing the Super Bowl.

The first character impression is of Mr. Garvey, a substitute teacher, who is excited for the game.

Mr. Garvey's impression includes a humorous mispronunciation of 'Patrick Mahomes'.

Toad from 'Super Mario Brothers' movie is the next character, expressing excitement without knowing what football is.

Coach Hines' impression warns the audience to behave or he will 'scram it'.

Delroy, a parrot character, suggests playing the Super Bowl in Jamaica and promotes the movie 'Migration'.

Shaq's impression predicts a close game, with a focus on his speaking cadence.

Snoop Dogg's impression humorously uses slang to describe the Super Bowl.

President Obama's impression wishes for a good time and a fair game.

Luther, President Obama's anger translator, passionately supports the Kansas City team.

The interview concludes with a plug for the movie 'Migration'.

The interviewee is Keegan-Michael Key, known for his comedic impressions.

Transcripts

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-You know, I'm a big fan of yours.

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You've created and voiced so many iconic characters

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throughout the year, I thought it would be kind of fun --

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you also do some great impressions.

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I thought it would be fun if I threw out a topic

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and we could hear what some of your characters would say

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about that topic in that character's voice.

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-Okay, okay, we could do that. -We could try this.

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-All right. We can do that. Mh-mm.

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Let's hear what each of these characters

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have to say about the Super Bowl.

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-About the Super Bowl okay. All right. Mm-hm.

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-Substitute teacher, Mr. Garvey.

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-Substitute teacher, Mr. Garvey.

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All right. Um...

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[As Mr. Garvey] Alright, man, I'm waiting

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for this game to start.

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I can't wait to watch Pay-trick Ma-homies

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versus -- versus B-rock Pur-die.

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-Okay. How about -- [ Laughs ]

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-How about Toad from "Super Mario Brothers" movie?

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-[As Toad] Oh, man, this is gonna be the greatest game

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I've ever seen in my entire life.

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I don't even know what football is,

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but it looks like it's gonna be fun.

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-Yeah, I like that.

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All right, Coach Hines.

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-[As Coach Hines] Okay, if everybody in the audience

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doesn't take it easy,

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I'm going to scram it, and I'm going to scram it.

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-[ Laughs ] Oh, my God.

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How about Delroy?

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-[As Delroy] Delroy the parrot? What they should do next time

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they play in a Super Bowl is play it in Jamaica.

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Go see "Migration." -Yeah. There you go.

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-How about -- -Shameless plug.

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How about, uh, Shaq?

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-[As Shaq] This is going to be a good game.

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Everybody see this?

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It's going to be close. I don't know.

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[ Laughter ]

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[Normally] I'm sorry. I'm trying to do the cadence.

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[As Shaq] But he takes his time. [Normally] You know?

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-How about Snoop Dogg? -Snoop Dogg?

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[As Snoop] Man, this whole Supa Drizzle's

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gon' be on this nizzle mcdizzle.

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-How would -- how would President Obama,

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what would he have to say about the Super Bowl?

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-[As Obama] Uh...We're gonna have a good time

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watching the game

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and may the best team win.

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-And finally, how about President Obama's

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anger translator, Luther?

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-You better get it together, man!

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Kansas City all the way!

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-There we go. Keegan-Michael Key, everybody.

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