The shows aired on pay-per-view for $9.95 a pop, featuring cast members you don’t remember from In Living Color and even less famous comics than that. “Even in real life,” wrote ESPN’s Bill Simmons, “Shaq’s supporting cast sucks.”
Famous celebs who got roasted: None. Besides Shaq, the only other roastee was NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith.
Best moment: Moose Johnston, the fullback who blocked for Smith, clearly didn’t understand the concept of a roast. When it was his turn to stick it to his former Dallas teammate, he gave a heartfelt speech about what an awesome guy he was. Shaq responded by pretending to fall asleep, while Jamie Foxx made snoring noises.
Worst moment: Shaq laughing like crazy at every insult, trying to sell the idea that the roast is actually funny. He’s the Ed McMahon of the NBA.
How we’d roast them: If we’d rather be listening to Shaq rap, you know something ain’t right.
There were more laughs at Jerry Buss’s memorial service.
Seriously, this thing makes Kazaam feel like a comedy masterpiece.
Shaq, the only thing that missed more than your roasts was you at the free-throw line.
We haven’t felt this ripped off since the 1500 other things Shaq has tried to sell us for $9.95.
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