There is an old Biblical saying that what one sows thou shall reap and this is perhaps a good example. Cornelius "Chevy" Chase's career has had more ups and downs (mostly downs) as the wildest roller coaster and they certainly point this out at the roast. Even by Friar's Club standards this is pretty brutal to watch, Chase doesn't get "roasted" its more like cremated! You get the impression that the people saying the insults aren't joking they really feel that way. But you know what IT'S HIS OWN FAULT!!!! According to all accounts from co stars and from people who have met him Chevy Chase is unpleasant and difficult and this reputation has been with him since his days on SNL. He supposedly cried after the roast but he has no one but himself to blame for being so disliked.
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase
(2002 TV Special)
I can't really feel sorry for him
26 April 2024
Warning: Spoilers