Be careful; if you cross the line at a roast you might get slapped.
The next time you plan a party to celebrate a milestone, consider adding a little humor. Roasts are not just for celebrities. You can roast one of your friends or family members, as long as she has a good sense of humor. Select people who know her best and have them relate some humor with a little bit of an edge to it. The goal of a roast isn't to make the subject feel bad, but to poke fun at her based on what the speakers know about her.
Instructions
1. Choose an event such as a milestone birthday party, a wedding anniversary or a retirement party.
2. Choose an individual or couple with a good sense of humor. Party 411 recommends letting the subject of the roast know it's a roast in advance so he can be prepared to take it in good humor.
3. Choose people who know the subject of the roast very well. Childhood friends are a good option. Family members or coworkers who socialize with the subject of the roast are also potential speakers.
4. Include food and beverages at the roast to help people relax before the entertainment begins. For those who enjoy alcoholic beverages, a couple of drinks can help loosen them up before the fun begins.
5. Review any topics with the speakers that are off-limits and would be considered to be in poor taste. You could ask the speaker or a close relative for ideas of a few areas that might be too personal or sensitive to be used in the roast.
6. Introduce each of the roast speakers before she performs her portion of the roast. Talk about her relationship with the subject of the roast. Without understanding this, the audience might misinterpret some of the comments as just plain rude instead of humorous.
7. Give the subject of the roast the opportunity to make some closing comments. He can thank his guests for coming, and possibly take a few light-hearted jabs at his roasters.
