“A Lot Was Said in the Name of Comedy”: Tom Brady Roast Forces Pat McAfee to Air His Brutal Take On ‘Humor’ and Hatred

This Sunday was a big treat for NFL fans as the legendary Tom Brady got roasted on Netflix. In “The Greatest Roast of All-Time: Tom Brady,” the former quarterback took brutal jokes from stand-up comedians, celebrities, and even former teammates.

The three-hour live show wasn’t for everyone as the jokes were rough, and the roast masters, like Kevin Hart and Jeff Ross, weren’t known for holding back. From his divorce from Gisele Bündchen to his infamous crypto investments, Brady’s life became fair game. While most enjoyed the live comedy, some viewers felt the jokes crossed a line and included genuine animosity. Now, Brady’s friend Pat McAfee is on his show to give honest opinions on jokes and hatred.

Pat McAfee’s take on Tom Brady roast

Roasts are always risky, especially when they’re out on a live stream. That’s why the Pat McAfee Show cleared the air around the recent Tom Brady roast.  McAfee said, “There was a lot said last night in the name of comedy.” He discussed the tricky balance between humor and hate, adding, “If it is described in a lane of humor I think people should try to give it their best if the joke sucks.”

McAfee defended the comedians by stating, “All they’re trying to do is make people laugh so I understand if you get mad at it but I think there had become a time where there was not enough like oh this is humor this is just hate.” He clarified the roast’s intent: “The intentions here are to make people laugh not the complete opposite.”  While the roast received mixed reactions, many viewers embraced the harsh jokes and enjoyed the show.

Hatred got buried in the stage of humor

Tom Brady faced a barrage of brutal jokes during his roast, but he tried to be a sport. Kevin Hart set the tone, mocking Brady’s divorce and Gisele’s new relationship with her Jiu-jitsu trainer, stating, “Eight f**king karate classes a day and she’s still a white belt.”  Other comedians followed with equally savage jabs, but the most surprising came from Drew Bledsoe, the quarterback Brady replaced — “I’m really glad that you enjoyed all this amazing success with the team that I built.”

However, the roast wasn’t just about Brady; his favorite coach, Bill Belichick, also got dragged into the fun. Former Patriot Julian Edelman took a jab at how Belichick used to yell at players, saying even a Foxboro High kid can make a better play. Now, Edelman fired back, “Well, look a**hole, Foxboro High is the only job offer you f**king had,” mocking his former coach’s retirement. While some jokes might have felt harsh, the show’s intent, as McAfee said, was to create laughter, not hatred. The roast even ended on a heartwarming note, with Kevin Hart inviting Belichick and Robert Kraft to bury the hatchet with a shot together.  Now, that’s the power of a good roast.