In an ideal world, a roast is poking fun at someone’s foibles—it should have, as Villepique says, “a playful and tough tone.” Advertisement. And the hallmark of a roast, says Villepique ...

When you want to roast someone, one of the first things you should do is just look at them. Stare at them for a while and take note of their appearance. If they have a fault, take note--this will be good material for your friendly, good-natured roast. 3.

How to Roast Someone. Poking a little fun at a friend or co-worker during a roast can give everyone a good laugh, especially if the person being roasted is a good sport. You do need to know where to draw the line, though, as you don't want...