Keegan-Michael Key - No Good Deed Goes Unpunished - This Is Not Happening

Keegan-Michael Key wanted to do a good deed, but things took quite a turn.
Original airdate: January 22, 2015
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[@IsItLunchtimeYet-1]

Fun fact: Keegan's brother is the creator of Static Shock and his fellow Mad TV alum, Phil Lamarr, voices the character in the animated series.

[@goofballbiscuits3647]

I loved that show when I was a kid :} thanks for sharing that

[@IsItLunchtimeYet-1]

@@goofballbiscuits3647 I don't just mean the animated series, I mean his brother created the comic book character and co created a whole comic book universe that was doing quite well. Well enough for DC to buy them out and use the characters. Keegan's brother is Dwayne McDuffie.

[@goofballbiscuits3647]

@@IsItLunchtimeYet-1 that's awesome, man. What a talented family.

[@THESILVERNARUTO]

SERIOUSLY?!?!? mind blown

[@IsItLunchtimeYet-1]

@@THESILVERNARUTO Yes, it's one of my favorite nerd/comic book facts.

[@bishopboo112]

My girlfriend doesn’t understand why I’m crying watching this. This is not happening helped me through so much. Listening to these comedians stories made me realize that my life wasn’t as bad as I imagined back then and it helped me turn shitty situations into funny stories later in life. Forever grateful for the great times this show brought me.

[@slantdwave]

Does she understand now?

[@UrbanGuitarLegend]

@@slantdwave LOL🤣😂

[@reee_4067]

oh it's bad if you are on Jeff's POV

[@cheesecakeoverload7339]

i love your pfp

[@Nature_Inna_Box]

this show helped me through a rough time also. I had no idea other ppl felt that way about this show that's awesome

[@Mr_Jish]

It took Keegan describing a gentleman as looking like a cross between a beaten down golden retriever and sad Gary Busey to realize... That just describes Gary Busey 😂

[@NickRoman]

Well, Gary Busey _now_

[@Mr_Jish]

@@NickRoman Hahahahaha very true, very true.

[@Wizard19977]

I love Gary Busey and holy god I laughed so hard I cried 😂

[@borislav6561]

Such a wholesome guy helping Jeff out like that. 🤣🤣🤣

[@jashanestone]

Little did Keagan fail to understand, his "angel on his shoulder" is actually his inner crackhead trying to break free.. 🤣🤣🤣

[@orangeziggy348]

Correct. It’s immature Intuition.

[@wisdomprepper]

He came in with them crackseses?! The crackseses!? *shuffles around rapidly* WHAAAAAAAT THE CRACKSESES!

[@rukus9585]

"Little did he fail to understand"? Pftbwahahah 😅😂

[@DiamondEubanks]

😂😂😂

[@Exitthematrix2020]

Stand up makes a funny person hilarious. This guy is a TITAN

[@TheXTREMEQMAN]

I miss This Is Not Happening, only real real reason I stay subbed lol

[@chuckhunter77]

Pretty sure they got rid of it to get back at Ari for talking to Netflix.

[@joshuamiller3201]

They need to bring this back

[@mer-ka-ba-]

Tldr; CC sucks and continues to get worse

[@kohlsnider4920]

ari is remaking it at joe rogans new club under a new name

[@jayyydizzzle]

Same

[@grundle.chunder]

I didn't ever expect to hear anyone else tell a story like this. I have a similar one and it seems likely there are many many others. It's strange to imagine the mindset of individuals who go about their lives using manipulation and exploitation of the naive as casually as a bus pass.

[@flarp671]

As someone who works with drug addicts, I'm stealing the last line. That was extremely well-put.

[@Not2DaySatn]

Same here! I have definitely listened to that angel in the past and let me just say it didn't turn out right. After listening to his encounter I will not be so generous in the future 😂.

[@reddunk3744]

Bruh they created segregation for a reason. You got the money to stay on your side of town stay there

[@Rad_Roxxi_Music]

That's what hard drugs do to people. Nothing matters to you other than getting your next hit.

[@yuin3320]

​@@reddunk3744 LOL, that "reason" was a rampant, unchecked mewling need for a sense of superiority over others (along with the incomprehensible wealth and influence enabled by feeding into that culture of superiority due to the ruthless exploitation it engendered) which led to centuries of damage. Then after centuries of damage and cultural sabotage, dumbasses act like the current day results are _only_ explicable if it were all genetically predetermined.

[@007ajez]

The ratio from crack to VCR is 1:1 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I lost it

[@danthegeetarman]

Hilarious. I love his storytelling. So good

[@justjokes-shorts9239]

Hilarious. I adore his narrative style. Very good

[@sonny1redvw]

Magnificent story telling!! So much happened in that 6 minutes. 👏

[@kenmarshall6309]

"A crack of cocaine"...🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@youngconfidence8666]

“I hope you don’t mind” that sent me 😂

[@denisfolcik1373]

Last time I gave a ride to some random person, I was stoned as hell. Started talking to some random dude, and he said he would give me 10 bucks for a ride. Ended up letting him smoke some of my pot on the ride, and part way through he says, actually take me here instead. Tells me he was going to have me drive him to a Crack house, which I didn't think even existed in our rural/country area, but after smoking pot he changed his mind. The place I ended up dropping him off at looked exactly like what a country crack house looks like in your mind. Never again will I give a ride to a stranger haha.

[@Xenc5]

I fast forwarded the spoiler and intro, only to realise this episode doesn’t have one. Thank you very much! 👏

[@kenswireart88]

Didn't know he did stand up..this is genius because there's an underlying theme present and the moral of the story is you can get fooled by your conscience and after you have faced the consequence your conscience will tell you to do that again and u have to be strong enough to say shut up. This is how narcissists take advantage of you over and over again. So this is not only funny there's another story being told.

[@TheSunshineGroup]

95% of comedian actors do stand up as well ;)

[@WalterWhiterH2O]

Pretty sure he started with stand up lmao

[@Mrposi]

He started in standup

[@dsa513]

Great moral lesson you learned Socrates!

[@McCowin]

This wasn't actual stand-up, this is called "This is Happening" a show where people tell crazy stories...most of the people are stand-ups but some people are regular celebrities telling crazy stories. This is not his stand-up.

[@flyingchong]

1:32 there’s Toad. I keep forgetting he played him. Then I remembered that he (and Peele) have done numerous impressions for a living 👏👏🍄

[@MsZephyra]

I just now realized he grew up in the Detroit area, like me...made my day!!

[@chewycenter7690]

There's a rumor among my cousins that he grew up around the block from them. They used to speak of a kid named Keegan long before he would have been old enough to drive Jeff around. I lived a few blocks further, but never saw the kid.

[@kristian1679]

Tell me you smoked crack without telling me you smoked crack.

[@suchaveggiegal]

The “angel” definitely had me in plenty sketchy situations. I LIVED!!! but I swear the things I’ve done in the name of “helping someone”…lol gahtdayum

[@WalterWhiterH2O]

You can't not love this guy. Everything he does is absolute gold.

[@jamesdelcol3701]

That was the moment to drive off. 🤣 Great set!

[@Robert-xp4ii]

This is exactly how my life seems to go. Great stories but surprised I'm still here. 😂

[@melfreemans]

My dad had a 76 Le Sabre. I loved that car!!!

[@matthewtE]

Man, I sure do miss MadTV! I used to sneak behind my parent's couch late at night to watch the show back in 6th grade!

[@brandonjustis]

classic story. hopefully this is not happening comes back soon!

[@charlieHood1579]

Somebody needs to animate this fast😂

[@bradhickman6740]

Paulytoons for Rogan is great

[@KuLaidTheeEntertainer]

"North of 8 mile" lol he fs know where to be at

[@chrisstanton70]

I remember encountering a homeless guy a second time later in my life. The first time he was all jacked and healthy looking because he just got out of prison. We had a long conversation and I got him an iced tea and pack of smokes from the gas station. The second time he was all emaciated and I couldn't understand a word he was saying when I tried talking to him, like he was some crazy old man. It was kind of sad tbh.

[@Tmacbh]

Times are hard for Comedy Central if they are down to recycling old material on KZbin... Should have treated your comedians better! Now Netflix has them.

[@tellmesomething2412]

They've been doing it for years.

[@humbean5683]

Well take for example this very show was stolen from a comedian

[@AncientSlugThrower]

That Lost Boys joke hit a little close to home. Excellent set.

[@WattWireNet]

I love Keagan, and am so happy he got off easy that night.

[@jje9999]

Ok so we’re just taking out the intro and putting out the stories from this series?

[@rainbomg]

Oh wow! I didn’t even realize. I’ve always hated the intro. Also, my little sister is named Janessa!

[@willwrite3675]

​​@@rainbomg me too. They are creepy

[@Jona5n]

This man's talent is so underrated

[@billyllewis]

I believe this or similar really happened. We’ve all been in a situation of life or death is a coin flip away when strangers are involved.

[@schiros123]

This is undissappointingly one of the best stories i've ever heard told.

[@anjayl]

Seriously ?

[@perfectlessness]

The funny thing is that all his work is considered as "good deed", because this much laughing that he made us do, can only count as good deed! lol😅

[@RockPowerUSA]

"Hey Angel FO!"😅

[@carl_anderson9315]

2:50 As soon as he did the arm swing, I knew Jeff was a crackhead.

[@negao360]

Was "Jeff" the guy trying to buy a zip line, a bow and arrow, a suit of armor, some roller skates, an m80, and a cartoon money bag💰 for "Christmas" in April?😂

[@EpictitusNica]

Water down version of This is Not Happening. Thank you Ari!

[@culliecia]

Appreciate the reupload since he was murdered 4:35

[@AylerProductions]

The legend of Jeff lol

[@annebruecks7381]

😂 Right?

[@jared829]

I swear they need to bring this is not happening back

[@Bobainthome]

Love this man...

[@stevemrayz357]

That incident was exactly like a Key and Peele sketch

[@chidij.5723]

Facts 😂😂 i thought the same

[@Wavemaninawe]

Starring: Keegan Michael-Key as Jeff & VCR owner #3 Jordan Peele as Keegan Michael-Key & Guardian Angel

[@tafaridh]

I've known some Jeff's. Glad Keegan went on to make awesome stuff!

[@Vector-jm1qk]

4:47 Perfected Regret

[@3RDEYELOVE]

Keegan know he tried IT that day.😂

[@blakerackley8874]

"Talk about the burns!"

[@BeastNationXIV]

"In 1990..." *Instantly cues up Can't Touch This instrumental*

[@jje9999]

I do love this story I’ve had almost the same car! 85

[@marshallelliott8894]

More "This is not happening" please!!!

[@mightisright]

I love this guy.

[@alvaromd3203]

Absolutely great performance

[@hannah-th3jx]

God Bless you.

[@zerorespect9475]

They need to bring this series back.

[@Radiant_Vesper]

SO…I’m aware he’s male and I’m female but I see myself in K.M. Key & not just sometimes, nearly ALL the time. All the way back even before “Coach Hines!“ Words can’t even express what a positive influence he’s been in my life and the lives of others.

[@IneffablyDescribed]

This is the very reason I do not indulge anymore. Been burned too many times. Good stuff.

[@gh0st_0f_b0b_chandler]

Screwsched down in the chair 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gofannon1943]

Straight legend.

[@_clorp]

Straight up helped out a homeless guy near 8 mile and he pulled out a tiny pocket knife and tried to car jack me 🤣 I took him to a nearby taco bell instead

[@apanamakamu]

Somehow i was waiting for Jordan Peele to cameo in the crowd, saying: "What about me.. I can take it".

[@christinanevils3376]

Loved it!

[@nawfr223]

He took Jeff to purchase crack off 7mile and gratiot by that church 😂😂😂😂😂. I ain’t know Keegan stayed in Detroit.

[@DanJackson1977]

Keegan doesnt age. Hes looked the same since the 90s

[@CheebsCheeby]

I had a very similar situation happen to me when I lived in Chicago.

[@seanalbro3689]

"and that's how I met Peele"

[@PeaceChanel]

Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ ☮ ❤

[@loxho217]

"400ft to the gallon" lmmfao

[@jonathanstatham88]

I 100% believe this is probably a true story lol❤

[@h.dbrown776]

So surprised to read how relatable this is - in the comments. I’ve never let a stranger in my car.

[@orangeziggy348]

When you believe you ALWAYS need to follow your intuition, you will make lots of mistakes.

[@supjay3945]

This actually sounds familiar: About 18 or 19. I was at a friends house and went home to get something but saw a lady trying to hitch a ride. I ended up taking her to 4 stores before I just left her there. I was 2 hrs late to my my friends house

[@samuelching8193]

Dude that's fuxkin funny

[@Jackrobert28]

Everyone has that conscience, learnt the hard way in school. Don't stand up for cowards because you'll be in the fight whilst they run or back off.

[@ColeBertoV]

You helped him by transporting him. I woulda been out like the flash

[@soconoha]

Right after me, buddy, right after me.

[@Shari466]

Hey, my 1978 Plymouth Fury at least got 10 miles to the gallon. 😅😅😅😅😅👍

[@cmacpan]

I picked up a stripper once. Turns out she knows a lot of dark areas. So knowledgeable and people think they're dumb.

[@brucewayne2184]

4:47 imagine if he farts when he's jumping

[@Tobikoyum7]

$1 equals plausible deniability, a ride equals get away driver.

[@fortnex9972]

Fkin genious. He can make a history from nowhere!!!

[@Krb1986]

'#MY' 👑 of 👑's ♾️

[@vint.k1727]

That was a really good little standup routine. He should do more standup.

[@KATZFEY]

they got rid of the intro o;

[@anniacopeland8321]

Story of my life!!! I swear

[@prabhumenon2207]

For me, he is just funny AF and super hot

[@TheInsaneAsylum123]

How old is this clip do they still make this show?

[@dylanherron3963]

Man that was my first reaction/initial confusion. Description says air date is 2015. Which makes sense cause I'm pretty sure "This Is Not Happening" hasn't been a thing for 5 years. I was VERY stoked to see a "new upload" a few minutes ago.

[@deckerwhyle4192]

I absolutely love “this is not happening”. It’s so great, but please, don’t start this stuff where you repost stuff that was funny but too early and then you have to post it again. I promise you it will be the start to the end for this page

[@cameronjadewallace]

I'm from that area... The specifics of the location made it all the more hilarious. I grew up near Coolidge, and Detroit isn't all that scary... If you know who to avoid. Namely crackheads.

[@roadlesstraveled34]

Presents... A crack cocaine...😂😂😂

[@grant5501]

Same thing happened to me in flint. Must be a michigan thing.

[@JRMagro]

You know whats crazy? I've had almost the exact same thing happen. I also do comedy and have a bit about it. Now im sad cause I've never saw this story before and now im realizing people may hear my bit and think im ripping off this story. I swear im not.😅

[@TheMacabreVault101]

I really thought I found another key and peele skit for sec

[@goeienacht]

What the-this is a reupload minus the tight ass opening song? 🤨 I’m sitting here thinking it was an unreleased stand up from the archives…

[@raymondannas4496]

Same here. I saw this years ago .

[@nerffej]

Jeff has to be an inspiration for hypothetical criminal.

[@XDSDDLord]

This is a reupload?

[@prodigalsonresurrection]

Did they reshoot this or do a new edit and repost it?