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Why do a Roast about a Person?

Why do a Roast about a Person?

In this post, we will examine WHY bother to do roasts and boasts? As a public speaker, especially in Toastmasters, the roast gives you a great opportunity to develop the skills that go into effective speech-making. We’ll examine some of those more … Continue reading

Doing a Roast about a Person with Jokes

jokes during a roast

Exaggerate a kernel of truth with jokes during a roast.    The Roast is to include jokes and anecdotes from other sources to apply to the honored guest. The myth revisited In a previous post  I talked about the myth that makes roasts unpleasant. … Continue reading

Doing a Roast about a Person – The Myth

Doing a Roast about a Person – The Myth

There are myths surrounding doing a roast about a person that can ruin all the fun. Dispelling the Myth I’m sure you, as so many of my students have confessed, have sat through roasts and squirmed in discomfort.  Why would … Continue reading

Doing a Roast about a Person – A Unique Tribute

Doing a Roast about a Person – A Unique Tribute

Roast and Boast – a unique way to pay tribute to a special leader, employer, employee, relative or friend – if done correctly. Roast and Boasts Claim to Fame I think the roast and boast was raised to fame by the Dean … Continue reading