Will Ferrell Revives Ron Burgundy and Ben Affleck Skewers Critical Patriot Fans at Tom Brady’s Netflix Roast
06.05.2024 - 02:49
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Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Actor Will Ferrell, in his iconic Ron Burgundy attire from “Anchorman,” delighted viewers and attendees at the roast of Tom Brady at Netflix’s live event in Los Angeles. Amid a night brimming with jokes about Brady’s ex-wife Gisele Bundchen and his “golden skin,” Ferrell added to the comedic onslaught.
He playfully targeted Brady’s NFL counterpart Eli Manning, the former quarterback for the New York Giants, quipping, “You don’t see Eli Manning here tonight, do you? That’s cause Tom’s afraid of Eli Manning.” Ferrell then led the audience in a chant, “Eli Manning made Tom Brady his ‘bitch,'” eliciting both boos and enthusiastic participation. Ferrell didn’t hold back in poking fun at Brady’s former Patriots coach, Bill Belichick, with jabs like, “Hey Bill, wherever you are, just know it was Tom, not you,” and a playful nod to Belichick’s current job status, “Bill, now that you’re currently unemployed, good luck on ZipRecruiter.” Later, Ferrell introduced Belichick, who joined in to roast his star QB and teammates on stage.
Subsequently, it was Ben Affleck‘s turn to roast the “GOAT.” The Oscar winner, known for his love of Dunkin’ Donuts iced coffees and the New England Patriots, humorously balanced his affections while ribbing his favorite NFL quarterback. The Oscar winner demonstrated how to balance his love for Dunkin’ Donuts iced coffees with the New England Patriots by appearing to roast his favorite NFL quarterback.
Upon walking onto the stage to a rapturous standing ovation from the crowd, Affleck began, “I’m just in time. This is pretty fucking ballsy of you.” Affleck’s deep affection for the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, and Dunkin’ Donuts iced coffees (originating near
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