Written By Comedy Central’s Roasts have been a staple of television for years, offering a platform for celebrities to take turns mocking and ribbing one another in front of a live audience. While some of the jokes can be cringe-worthy, others are downright hilarious. In this retrospective, we take a look back at some of the funniest moments from Comedy Central’s Roasts.
- Jeff Ross’s Best Jokes
Known as the “Roastmaster General,” Jeff Ross has roasted almost every celebrity under the sun. Some of his best jokes include: “David Hasselhoff is so drunk, he’s still trying to eat a cheeseburger from 2004,” and “Charlie Sheen is to drugs what Subway is to foot-long sandwiches.”
- Lisa Lampanelli’s Insults
Dubbed the “Queen of Mean,” Lisa Lampanelli has made a career out of hurling insults at people. Her best moments include calling Larry the Cable Guy a “no-talent hack” and telling Pamela Anderson that she’s had more semen in her than the Holland Tunnel.
- Snoop Dogg’s Roasting
When Snoop Dogg took the stage at the roast of Donald Trump, he had the crowd in stitches. Some of his best moments include: “Donald says he wants to run for president and move on into the White House. Why not? It wouldn’t be the first time you pushed a black family out of their home,” and “You’re not just a millionaire. You’re also a multi-arrestee.”
- Norm Macdonald’s Set
Norm Macdonald’s set at the roast of Bob Saget is widely considered one of the funniest in roast history. His deadpan delivery and absurd jokes had the audience laughing from start to finish. Some of his best lines include: “Bob Saget, he’s what Alan Thicke would’ve looked like if he died 20 years ago,” and “The only time you’ll hear Bob Saget say ‘Oh, shit’ is when he’s wiping his ass.”
- Whitney Cummings’ Roast of Joan Rivers
When Whitney Cummings took the stage at the roast of Joan Rivers, she held nothing back. Her jokes about Rivers’ plastic surgery had the audience in hysterics. Some of her best lines include: “Joan, you’re like the Paris Hilton of comedy. You’re famous for no reason and your face looks like you’re wearing a mask.”
In conclusion, Comedy Central’s Roasts have given us some of the most hilarious moments in television history. From Jeff Ross’s witty jokes to Norm Macdonald’s deadpan delivery, the roasts have provided us with hours of laughter. As long as there are celebrities willing to be roasted, we can expect many more hilarious moments to come.
