Patrick Mahomes clashes with Danny McBride and their unique voices make this look like something out of a script

Patrick Mahomes clashes with Danny McBride and their unique voices make this look like something out of a script

atrick Mahomes entered the offseason under a cloud of disappointment after the Kansas City Chiefs fell short in the Super Bowl, a game that could have cemented their legacy with a third straight title and fourth in six years. The loss snapped a dominant run led by the players who have turned the Chiefs into a powerhouse in this successful era – Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, Harrison Butker and Andy Reid. Before Mahomes took over, Kansas City had a dismal 9-18 playoff record with just one postseason win in 24 years. Now, they have a 26-22 record, five Super Bowl appearances in six seasons (an NFL record), and 16 playoff wins since 2018 – another league high. But the sting of that loss has brought out the comedians. Mahomes’ raspy voice, long mocked as Kermit the Frog’s twin, has now drawn new comparisons, this time to Danny McBride’s brash character Kenny Powers from Eastbound & Down. The ribbing has only sharpened the spotlight on the quarterback.

Mahomes Viral Voice Mashup Takes Off

The buzz reached new heights when Mahomes appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! after leading the Chiefs past the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. During the chat, he talked about the team’s wild victory party in Las Vegas. Someone clever turned the moment into a viral video, splicing Mahomes’ words with Kenny Powers’ swaggering delivery. The clip exploded online, racking up more than 12 million views. Fast forward to a recent Tuesday night, when Danny McBride, the man behind Powers, sat down with Kimmel. The host couldn’t resist. “There’s a clip I want to ask you about,” Kimmel said with a grin. “It involves our show and it involves you, and it’s become huge online.