Tom Brady’s highly anticipated roast on Netflix delivered the laughs, with his former teammates and friends taking playful jabs at the legendary quarterback. But it was tight end Rob Gronkowski who stole the show, not with his jokes, but with his complete disregard for them!
Rob Gronkowski’s Wild Ride: Tweets Reveal Off-Script Shenanigans
Social media erupted after the roast, with fans buzzing about Gronkowski’s unpredictable performance. Rob himself took to Twitter with a series of laughing emojis, simply saying “always make it back!!,” hinting at his ability to deliver laughs no matter what.
😂😂😂😂😂always make it back!! https://t.co/hjKol8CZYT
— Rob Gronkowski (@RobGronkowski) May 7, 2024
However, the real story unfolded on the Dan Patrick Show. Co-host Dan Patrick (@dpshow) tweeted a fascinating tidbit: “We all appreciate Rob Gronkowski because he just gets to be Gronk, but the funny thing is we were all sitting up there on the stage and we could see the teleprompter, and Gronk was so far off script that we did not know if he was coming back.”
"We all appreciate Gronk because he just gets to be Gronk, but the funny thing is we were all sitting up there on the stage and we can see the teleprompter, and Gronk was so far off script that we did not know if he was coming back."
–@DrewBledsoe on the Tom Brady roast pic.twitter.com/HdmyeroqNT
— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) May 6, 2024
Ditching the Script: Gronkowski Goes Full Improv
Teleprompters are often used during roasts to ensure a smooth flow and avoid any potentially offensive remarks going off the rails. But Gronk, it seems, had other plans. He chose to completely disregard the script and wing it, injecting a healthy dose of chaos and surprise into the night.
What followed was classic Rob Gronkowski. He riffed on everything from Brady’s avocado ice cream obsession to his impeccable hair. The audience erupted in laughter as Gronk unleashed a barrage of ad-libs, puns, and playful jabs. The teleprompter operators scrambled to keep up, but Gronk was in his element. He danced, mimicked Brady’s signature moves, and even attempted a cartwheel (which, let’s be honest, is a sight to behold when you’re built like a human tank).
As Gronk continued his impromptu performance, the other roasters exchanged bewildered glances. Drew Bledsoe later admitted that they had no idea if Gronk would ever return to the script. Was this a one-man show now? Would Rob Gronkowski ever find his way back to the planned jokes? The suspense was palpable, and the audience loved every minute of it.
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