Nobody Wants to Help You Move – Key & Peele
Published -
- July 29, 2019
- 8:00 pm
Key & Peele
A woman’s boyfriend panics when she asks him for help moving apartments.
How does the skit comment on social norms and the pressure to conform to them, even when we don’t want to?
In their hit Comedy Central sketch show, Key & Peele, comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele created a hilarious skit titled “Nobody Wants to Help You Move.” This skit resonates with many people because, let’s face it, moving is not fun, and most people would rather avoid it altogether.
The skit features two characters, one of whom has just moved into a new apartment and needs help carrying a couch up to the third floor. He asks his friend for help, but his friend is understandably hesitant. The friend gives a laundry list of excuses, including a prior engagement, a bad back, and even a fear of elevators. Despite the pleading of the first character, his friend continues to come up with reasons why he cannot help.
The skit is relatable because we have all been in a situation where we needed help moving and were met with resistance. It often seems that no matter how much pizza and beer you offer, people are reluctant to lend a hand. Key & Peele’s skit highlights this phenomenon in a humorous way, making light of the situation and providing some much-needed levity to the stress of moving.
However, the skit also raises some important points about the nature of friendship and the expectations that come with it. While it may be frustrating when friends are unwilling to help us move, it is important to remember that we cannot always rely on others to do our bidding. Just because someone is our friend, it does not mean that we are entitled to their time and energy.
Moreover, this skit highlights the fact that there are many social norms and expectations that we adhere to in our daily lives. For example, it is often considered impolite to outright refuse a request for help, so we come up with excuses to avoid confrontation. Key & Peele’s skit shows us how these social norms can be both helpful and hindering, as they can create situations where people feel obligated to help even when they don’t want to.
In conclusion, “Nobody Wants to Help You Move” is a hilarious and insightful skit that showcases the comedic genius of Key & Peele. While it may be easy to dismiss it as a simple joke, this skit actually provides some valuable commentary on the nature of friendship, social norms, and the stress of moving. By making us laugh, Key & Peele have helped us to see our own foibles and idiosyncrasies, and have given us a fresh perspective on the challenges of everyday life.
