Former NFL star Shawne Merriman praised Netflix’s “Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady” as one of the best roasts he has ever seen. He commended Netflix for breaking the mold on censorship and allowing sharp jokes to be hurled towards the seven-time Super Bowl champion. Merriman highlighted the variety of jokes in the roast, including race and gender jokes, and expressed his appreciation for the comedic atmosphere where no one was offended. He described it as the best roast he has ever witnessed.
During the roast, Tom Brady was the target of jokes about his divorce from Gisele Bündchen, break-up with Bridget Moynahan, the crypto debacle, and other personal topics. Despite the personal nature of the jokes, Merriman applauded Brady for his humility in allowing himself to be the subject of comedic ridicule. He admired Brady’s ability to laugh at himself and appreciated his willingness to be vulnerable in a public setting. Merriman found it refreshing to see someone of Brady’s caliber being able to take jokes about his personal life.
The roast featured jokes from a variety of celebrities and public figures, including Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick, Dana White, and Rob Gronkowski. They all took turns poking fun at Brady and adding to the comedic atmosphere of the event. Merriman enjoyed seeing the banter between Brady and his friends and colleagues, and he particularly appreciated the camaraderie and light-heartedness that the roast brought to the table. He found it entertaining to see the interactions between Brady and his peers.
Merriman highlighted the level of authenticity and openness displayed by Brady during the roast, as he allowed himself to be vulnerable and the subject of jokes from his peers. He praised Brady for his willingness to participate in the event and for his ability to take jokes with grace and humility. Merriman emphasized the importance of being able to laugh at oneself and not taking oneself too seriously, especially in a public setting where criticism and humor are prevalent.
Overall, Merriman was impressed by the comedic content of the roast and the level of creativity and humor that went into the jokes. He commended Netflix for breaking barriers and allowing for a more uncensored and open form of comedy to be showcased. Merriman expressed his enjoyment of the roast and his appreciation for the light-hearted and entertaining atmosphere it created. He found it to be a memorable and enjoyable viewing experience that he believes set a new standard for comedic roasts.
