Tom Brady surprised viewers during his Netflix roast special by passionately defending New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Comedian Jeff Ross, who made a joke about Kraft's past legal troubles, later revealed that the matter had been resolved during a conversation with Kraft.
Tom Brady's Netflix roast special took an unexpected turn when the legendary quarterback vehemently defended Robert Kraft against an inappropriate joke by comedian Jeff Ross. The incident has sparked discussions about the boundaries of humor in such events.
During Ross's comedic presentation, he mentioned Brady's low draft pick and joked about Kraft, saying, "I'm the best decision your organization has ever made. Would you like a massage?"
This reference to Kraft's past legal troubles involving massage parlors visibly upset Brady. He immediately interrupted Ross and said, "Don't say that s--- again." The moment stunned the audience and sparked online discussions.
Ross later appeared on "The Rich Eisen Show" and explained that he had talked to Kraft after the show and all was well. According to Ross, Kraft was pleased with the shoutout and appreciated the comedic nature of the event.
"C'mon... No way. ... He's having fun," Ross said. "It's like, that's his dad. Robert Kraft is like a father figure to him. He was just showing his love to Robert Kraft. And Robert Kraft loved it. We had a great talk afterward. He was so happy that I gave him a shoutout."
It seemed that Brady's reaction was the only instance where a joke crossed the line during the roast. Ross's other jokes about Brady's draft status and his marriage to Gisele Bündchen were met with laughter and applause.
In February 2019, Kraft was charged in a multicounty investigation of massage parlors that included secret video recordings of sex acts with women. Kraft pleaded not guilty to the charges and issued a public apology in March 2019. The soliciting sex charge was eventually cleared in 2020.
Brady's strong defense of Kraft highlights his close relationship with the Patriots owner. Kraft has been a mentor to Brady throughout his career and is considered a father figure to him.
The incident also raises questions about the limits of humor in comedy. While comedians often push the boundaries of what is considered appropriate, there are certain topics that can be seen as too sensitive for jokes.
Overall, Brady's reaction to Ross's Kraft joke was unexpected and showed a rare glimpse of the quarterback's emotions. While some may find his defense of Kraft justified, others may question the appropriateness of such a strong reaction during a comedic event.
