Tom Brady, the legendary quarterback, recently opened up about his experience with the Netflix roast that took place during the “Netflix is a Joke” festival. While the event was a massive success and provided plenty of laughs, Brady revealed that the aftermath had a significant impact on his family, particularly his children.
A Night of Laughter and Ruthless Jokes
The roast featured some of Brady’s closest friends and well-known comedians, who spared no details in their jokes. From his high-profile divorce with Gisele Bundchen to the infamous “Deflategate” scandal, nothing was off-limits. Brady, well aware of the nature of such events, expected to be the butt of many jokes.
The Impact on Tom Brady’s Children
Despite his expectations, Brady was caught off guard by how the jokes affected his children. In a recent interview on The Pivot, he expressed his concerns:
“I loved when the jokes were about me, I thought they were so fun. I didn’t like the way it affected my kids,” Brady said. “It’s the hardest part about — the bittersweet aspect of — when you do something that you think is one way and then all of a sudden you realize, I wouldn’t do that again because of the way that it affected, actually, the people that I care about the most in the world.”
The candid revelation highlighted the often-overlooked personal repercussions of public figures participating in such events. Despite the financial gain and the humor intended, the toll it took on his family was a bitter pill to swallow.
Mixed Reactions from Friends and Family
Brady mentioned that while he found the jokes amusing, some remarks did not sit well with his ex-wife, Gisele Bundchen. She felt that certain comments crossed the line, though this is typically the nature of a roast.
Learning from the Experience
Brady, however, remains without regrets about participating in the event. He shared his perspective on learning from the experience and using it as an opportunity for personal growth:
“When I was going through all the Deflategate stuff in 2015, 2016, I watched three things on TV: I watched Premier League soccer, I watched golf and I watched comedy shows because every time I turned on SportsCenter I was like, ‘Are you f— kidding me?’ So I was like, I just want to laugh,” Brady said. “So I wanted to do the roast because the guy Jeff Ross became someone that I knew. You don’t see the full picture all the time. It’s a good lesson. I’m gonna be a better parent as I go forward because of it. At the same time I’m happy everyone who was there had a lot of fun.”
Embracing the Humiliation
The quarterback acknowledged that being the target of jokes wasn’t easy, especially for someone accustomed to praise and adoration. Nevertheless, he emphasized the importance of taking the roast in stride and using it as an opportunity for introspection.
“It’s not easy to get exposed like that, especially for a guy used to being lauded, praised, and beloved,” Brady admitted. “Still, if you’re going to sign up for it, the least you can do is be a good sport about it, especially if you’re leaving with a huge bag of cash.”
Conclusion
Tom Brady’s Netflix roast provided plenty of laughs and highlighted the quarterback’s willingness to embrace the good-natured humor. However, the event also underscored the personal challenges public figures face when their private lives are thrust into the spotlight. As Brady continues to navigate his post-NFL life, he remains focused on being a better parent and learning from every experience.
This candid reflection offers a glimpse into the personal sacrifices made by those in the limelight and serves as a reminder of the importance of considering the impact on loved ones before diving into public spectacles.
