Stealing My Jokes! | Key & Peele | Comedy Central Africa

Summary

In this hilarious skit, a battle ensues over a simple, yet clever joke in a classroom. A student, Troy, jokes about the hypotenuse by saying "I wish I was high on pot news" during a math lesson, much to the amusement of his classmates and his teacher. The joke quickly escalates into a comedic predicament when a visiting principal and a famous comedian, Gabriel Iglesias, also find the quip amusing and praise Troy for his wit. However, the humor turns into a dispute when friends claim ownership of the punchline, and Troy gets an unexpected opportunity to join Gabriel Iglesias on tour as an opening act.

Highlights

• Troy gets his classmates and teachers laughing with a clever joke about the hypotenuse 😂.
• The principal and the comedian, Gabriel Iglesias, both find Troy's joke amusing, creating a funny classroom moment 🌟.
• Troy's joke-telling leads to an unexpected opportunity to tour with Gabriel Iglesias, highlighting how humor can open doors in life 📚.

Key Takeaways

• The power of a good joke can cause mayhem and hilarity in unexpected situations 😂.
• Having supportive teachers and principals can lead to unforeseen opportunities 🌟.
• Comedians like Gabriel Iglesias appreciate and support new talent 🎤.

Overview

In the comedic sketch 'Stealing My Jokes!', the humor begins in a typical classroom setting where a student, Troy, casually drops a pun during a math lesson. His joke about wishing he was 'high on pot news' in reference to the hypotenuse instantly becomes a favorite among his peers and the teacher, leading to a lot of laughs. This seemingly innocuous joke sets the scene for a series of humorous events that unfold in the classroom.

The arrival of Principal Martell, and later, comedian Gabriel Iglesias, amplifies the comedic chaos. They both enjoy Troy's wit and praise him for his cleverness. The humor reaches a peak when Gabriel Iglesias extends a surprising invitation to Troy, asking if he'd like to open for his comedy tour. This gesture recognizes Troy’s comedic potential, playfully blurring the lines between a school joke and professional comedy.

Throughout the sketch, the notion of joke ownership becomes a running gag, as friends argue over who initially came up with the joke. Despite the comedic dispute, the skit highlights how a simple jest can lead to laughter, misunderstandings, and even life-changing opportunities in unexpected ways. This adds a layer of charm and wit to the overall narrative, showing the impact of humor in everyday life.

Chapters

• 00:00 - 01:30: Classroom Joke The chapter titled 'Classroom Joke' features a humorous interlude during a lesson. The President of the United States (POTUS) is mentioned in a partly incoherent conversation. There is a play on words involving a mathematical term or formula, with someone joking about being 'high on PO', likely referencing the chemical element Polonium or a humorous twist on a math equation. The joke causes some laughter ('Applause'), after which the teacher, Mr. Morris, acknowledges the humor but urges the class to refocus on the lesson.
• 01:30 - 02:30: Principal's Involvement In this chapter, the narrative seems to revolve around a classroom setting where an interaction between the teacher (possibly Mr. Jackson) and students is described. There is mention of triangles labeled as A, B, and C, suggesting a discussion of geometry. The teacher attempts to continue the lesson on the hypotenuse while managing to keep the class focused despite disruptions marked by laughter and student comments. The chapter effectively captures the dynamics of a school environment where humor and classroom management coexist.
• 02:30 - 04:00: Comedian Gabriel's Entry The chapter titled 'Comedian Gabriel's Entry' revolves around a humorous incident involving a character named Troy. During a conversation about the hypotenuse, Troy makes a pun saying, 'I wish I was high on pot news,' which amuses the principal, Mr. Martell. The scene highlights Troy's comedic nature and suggests a light-hearted atmosphere in the school setting. Principal Martell, being described as 'cool,' appreciates the joke, indicating a relaxed and open rapport between students and faculty.
• 04:00 - 05:00: Offer for Opening Act The chapter titled "Offer for Opening Act" begins with a character named Mortell, the principal, who is interrupted during a speech or announcement. Mr. Jackson appears to be involved, and Mr. Glacius, a comedian known as Gabriel Iglesias, enters the scene. Gabriel Iglesias is touring local schools for a charity event. There is a humorous moment when someone repeats a clever phrase, "I wish I was high on pot news," which elicits a surprised and amused reaction.

Stealing My Jokes! | Key & Peele | Comedy Central Africa Transcription

• 00:00 - 00:30 POTUS and it's this side here see the longest one I wish I were high on po three sides I wish I was high on PO [Applause] news okay okay okay oh Mr Morris it's very funny it's very funny but let's get back to the lesson
• 00:30 - 01:00 if you can see the longest one where it goes from this point that was my joke this is I know man that was hilarious a triangle I've labeled them here A B and C no but I mean I said that labeled anything I said it say that they're a and so I said that please please Mr Jackson keep your comments to yourself thank you now the hypotenuse [Laughter] it
• 01:00 - 01:30 Mr morison you really got me on that one oh so great oh oh principal Martell principal Martell come here come here come here uh tell principal Martell what you said Troy oh uh um she she was talking about the hypotenuse and I said I wish I was high on pot news I'm sorry he likes it principal Martell's cool that's that's very funny principal
• 01:30 - 02:00 mortell principal mortell I I said that Mr Jackson that is enough what I said at first oh uh Mr glacius Mr glacius yes come in come in yeah what's up peoples comedian Gabriel glacius is touring the local schools today for a charity he's working on tell him what you said tell him what you said oh I wish I was high on pot news oh my God that is clever that is
• 02:00 - 02:30 clever very funny very funny right no thanks Mr glacius Mr glacius I'm your biggest fan that was my joke uh you know it's not really cool buddy to take credit for other people's jokes Hey listen funny stuff I'm doing this big tour right now you want to see about maybe we could talk about you opening I need an opener uh um sure what do you think is that okay of course of course what God
• 02:30 - 03:00 sorry that Talent nice for me to than so much like a Richard prior get over here man come on Richard Pryor he deserved it all right so across from the longest side is a 90° angle good thing I've got a 90° dangle Joel stop it you will never be [Music] [Applause] Troy yeah