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Les Mis is a comedy sketch from the American sketch comedy series Key & Peele, starring Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele. The sketch parodies the musical Les Misérables, specifically contrasting dramatic revolutionary musical numbers with the mundane and dangerous realities of actual barricade fighting. It uses the convention of characters singing their emotions, as in the stage musical, while highlighting absurd practical concerns.
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What is the "Les Mis" Key & Peele sketch about?
The "Les Mis" sketch is a musical parody from the comedy show Key & Peele that hilariously contrasts stirring revolutionary songs with the grim reality of fighting on a barricade. The characters sing passionately while slowly realizing the terrible practical consequences of their rebellion, such as starvation.
Does the Key & Peele "Les Mis" sketch feature original music?
Yes, the sketch features original songs that closely parody the sweeping, dramatic orchestral style of the actual "Les Misérables" musical. The lyrics humorously pivot from grand revolutionary declarations to complaints about lack of food and ammunition.
Who stars in the Key & Peele "Les Mis" parody?
Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele star in the sketch, utilizing their signature style of playing heightened, theatrical characters. They are supported by an ensemble of singers who belt out the comedic lyrics with complete dramatic sincerity.
What makes the Key & Peele "Les Mis" sketch funny?
The humor relies heavily on the absurd contrast between the glamorous, romanticized tropes of Broadway musicals and the brutal, visceral horrors of 19th-century combat. The sketch meticulously skewers the theatrical trope where characters sing through impending doom.
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