Touchdown Jesus Avenged!

[RomaGoth]

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Why the fuck would anyone hold a roast for Mike and Mike anyway?

My sentiments exactly.

[chesapeake]

Originally Posted by cartman

There is a definite lineage from roasts performed 25 to 30 years ago to the roasts of today. The Friar's Club is still considered the standard bearer for celebrity roasts. The types of material used today definitely pays homage to the past celebrity roasts.

Absolutely no arguments whatsoever with this. But the actual content of the gags -- and what would be considered appropriate -- in 1980 and 2008 are different.

The best roasters know where the line is and they run right up to the edge of it. Then they dangle their foot over the line. But just ask Michael Richards how quickly you can lose an audience when you put your foot on the wrong side.

[Lathum]

Originally Posted by chesapeake

The best roasters know where the line is and they run right up to the edge of it. Then they dangle their foot over the line. But just ask Michael Richards how quickly you can lose an audience when you put your foot on the wrong side.

the difference is staggering between the two

[chesapeake]

Originally Posted by Lathum

the difference is staggering between the two

I don't know that I'd call it staggering, but there is a difference. Which is why Jacobson got a suspension and will be back on the job shortly and Kramer will have a tough time finding work for months or years to come.