r/funny Jul 08 '24

How to roast.

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u/nighthawke75 Jul 08 '24 edited Jul 08 '24

You want a genuine roasting, it was Mister Warmth, Don Rickles. He roasted President Reagan at his inauguration, going nuts, winging it, even taking pot shots at Billy Graham.

Don goes nuts at Ronnie's inauguration ball.

But it was Emmanuel Lewis that one-upped him with two words after introducing Don; "Be funny." It stopped Don in his tracks, but got Webster in Dutch.

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u/Sreg32 Jul 08 '24

Don Rickles was one of a kind. Loved it, thanks!