Comedy Writing Tip #24: How to Write Roast Jokes That Actually Land (Without Getting Punched)

Roasting is comedy's tightrope walk - here's how to nail it: 1) **The Truth Twist** - "You're not stupid... you just have bad luck when thinking." 2) **The Backhanded Compliment** - "I admire how you don't let facts get in the way of your opinions." 3) **The Obvious Exaggeration** - "Your face looks like it was drawn by a police sketch artist... from memory." 4) **The Self-Deprecating Save** - "I'm only roasting you because my own life is too sad to joke about." 5) **The Escape Clause** - Always end with: "I'm just kidding... unless?" Pro Tip: The best roast jokes make the target laugh while secretly questioning all their life choices. On-Stage Line: "You look like the human version of a 'Connect Four' forfeit." SOURCE: http://comedywriter.info