Cheeky Barack Obama 'accidentally' recreating iconic Key and Peele skit is comedy gold

Former US President Barack Obama is an icon, and his witty humor is well-documented on the internet. Some moments, like his recent interaction with Team USA Men’s Basketball, are unintentional but hilarious. As reported by The Guardian, Obama met the team before they headed off to the 2024 Paris Olympics and left the internet in stitches with his amusing greeting style.

The former president greeted the players on stage in a formal fashion to wish them luck. However, he unknowingly mirrored a famous sketch from "Key & Peele," a popular comedy show that aired over a decade ago. In the sketch, Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key use their brilliant comic timing to parody Obama, with Peele portraying the former president.

A clip of the episode was shared on the official TikTok page, @keyandpeelecc, where Peele, dressed as Obama, hilariously switches his greeting style. He formally shakes hands with white members of the line, saying “Nice to meet you,” but gives enthusiastic hugs and friendly handshakes to black members. The sketch humorously contrasts his formal and informal greetings based on the person's race.

The sketch was hilarious, but it became top-tier comedy when Obama unknowingly reenacted it in real life. A post shared by Ahmed (@big_business_) revealed that Obama, without having a clue, enacted the “Key and Peele” scene in his recent encounter with the basketball team. “Key and Peele sketch Team USA edition,” he wrote in his caption.

As he greeted the team, Obama firmly shook hands with the white players and leaned in for friendly hugs with the black players. He engaged in banter, laughter, and friendly handshakes with the black players, making the interaction even more hilarious.

Obama's subconscious reenactment of the scene showcased his natural wit and won hearts again. @fameboyej2x wrote, “This is going down in history.” @QteeFoxx added, “Oh I know he watched that and took the opportunity now, Key and Peele will always be legendary.” @Baugh30Chris revealed, “Y’all know the sketch was based on President. Obama did that with Team USA in 2012, before the sketch right?” He also shared a still of the scene from 2012. @phatrabbitkill2 exclaimed, “Never imagined this was real.” @Tom147493195697 observed, “The fact that they knew it too and all were laughing is golden.”