If you haven't seen the iconic sketch from the comedy duo Key & Peele about mattress shopping, then you are seriously missing out on some comedic gold. Not only is it side-splittingly funny, but it also highlights the struggles and frustrations that many of us have experienced when trying to buy a new mattress.Key & Peele - Mattress Shopping: The Hilarious Skit that Started it All
In this sketch, Keegan-Michael Key plays a salesman trying to sell a mattress to Jordan Peele, who is clearly not interested. Key's over-the-top and awkward attempts at making a sale will have you in stitches, especially when he starts singing a jingle about the mattress store. It's relatable for anyone who has encountered a pushy salesman while shopping.Key & Peele - Mattress Shopping 2: The Awkward Salesman
One of the funniest moments in this sketch is when Peele asks Key about the different mattress options, and Key responds with a long and confusing list of names and features. It's a perfect representation of how overwhelming and confusing the mattress shopping experience can be.Key & Peele - Mattress Shopping 3: The Confusing Options
The pressure to buy a mattress is a common experience, and this sketch captures it perfectly. Peele's character is constantly feeling pressured to make a purchase, even when he doesn't want to. It's a hilarious and relatable take on the sales tactics used in mattress stores.Key & Peele - Mattress Shopping 4: The Pressure to Buy
In this sketch, Peele's character is trying to test out a mattress, but is constantly interrupted by Key's character who insists on explaining the features of the bed. It's a hilarious portrayal of the awkward and uncomfortable testing process in mattress stores.Key & Peele - Mattress Shopping 5: The Uncomfortable Testing Process
Key's character in this sketch is relentless in his sales pitch, even going as far as to bring in a fake customer to try and sway Peele's character. It's a commentary on the extreme lengths some salespeople will go to in order to make a sale and how frustrating it can be for the customer.Key & Peele - Mattress Shopping 6: The Endless Sales Pitch
This sketch highlights the hidden costs and fees that can often come with buying a mattress. Peele's character is shocked to learn about all the extra charges, and it's a humorous take on how much money we can end up spending on a seemingly simple purchase.Key & Peele - Mattress Shopping 7: The Hidden Costs
One of the most relatable moments in this sketch is when Peele's character tries out a "firm" mattress, only to sink into it and have trouble getting out. It's a humorous take on how misleading the comfort levels of mattresses can be and how important it is to try them out before making a purchase.Key & Peele - Mattress Shopping 8: The Misleading Comfort Levels
Privacy is not something you typically associate with mattress shopping, but this sketch shows the absurdity of the lack of privacy in some stores. Peele's character is constantly being watched and monitored, even while trying to test out a mattress in a private room.Key & Peele - Mattress Shopping 9: The Lack of Privacy
After all the chaos and frustration, Peele's character finally decides to make a purchase, only to be hit with one final surprise. This sketch is a hilarious take on how sometimes, even after all the struggles, we still end up with a less-than-perfect mattress.Key & Peele - Mattress Shopping 10: The Final Purchase