edjr 5,567 Posted June 27, 2017 https://nflspinzone.com/2017/06/26/new-england-patriots-did-rob-gronkowski-cross-line-david-ortiz-roast/ New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski again proves he has no filter, but his classless jokes while roasting David Ortiz were too much even for him It’s just Gronk being Gronk. That’s the classic comeback whenever New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski goes off and does, or says, something foolish. When he was partying with adult film stars it was just “Gronk being Gronk.” When he was chugging beers in a parade it was just “Gronk being Gronk.” When he asked a couple to “bang in front of everybody” for $10,000 on his party boat it was also just simply “Gronk being Gronk.” This time though, the over-the-top NFL player went too far. While appearing on a roast of former Boston Red Sox great David Ortiz, Gronk had some racial jokes which were incredibly offensive. The joke, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk: “Anthony [Mackie] played Falcon in Captain America: Civil War. Anthony, you were terrible, dog. It was the worst I’ve seen a Falcon look since the second half of Super Bowl LI, I don’t even need to play the f–king game, and I’m still going to the Hall of Fame! And that superhero, you know, that Falcon, the superhero. That’s the black guy. You know, who can even fly when he’s not being chased by the cops? That’s his super power.” As if it wasn’t bad enough to go after a team he couldn’t even suit up against, Gronk had to insult African-Americans too. Then he showed that he could be offensive to other minority groups as well (again per Pro Football Talk): “You wanna know why Jews do play football? To get their quarter back, you cheap f–k.” Hey, that’s just “Gronk being Gronk”, right? The real question now is how long the respectable franchise he represents will put up with this outlandish behavior. Team owner Robert Kraft has often spoke out against players causing such a stir, as has head coach Bill Belicheck. Someone wrote the jokes for him (not surprising) People out there are actually saying something said at a roast is racist. Amani Toomer, said he will have trouble in the locker room with some players Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,892 Posted June 27, 2017 Drake last night at the NBA awards said Lamar Ball is a rare case of a black dad whose around too much. I laughed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted June 27, 2017 Drake last night at the NBA awards said Lamar Ball is a rare case of a black dad whose around too much. I laughed. HAH! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted June 27, 2017 Drake last night at the NBA awards said Lamar Ball is a rare case of a black dad whose around too much. I laughed. Wonder of drake told that joke during the lunar landing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted June 27, 2017 I don't many people have paid attention to what happens at a roast. It is supposed to be wildly inappropriate and un-PC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted June 27, 2017 I don't many people have paid attention to what happens at a roast. It is supposed to be wildly inappropriate and un-PC. and very UN-NESN. they aren't even going to air it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted June 27, 2017 and very UN-NESN. they aren't even going to air it That, I can understand. Not really consistent with their audience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted June 27, 2017 That, I can understand. Not really consistent with their audience. They hired the people that were at the roast and them filmed it did they think it would be a PC roast? even Pedroia was up there swearing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,640 Posted June 27, 2017 That being said, Gronk needs to grow the F up and STFUP. His frat boy act is even wearing thin in NE- the home of the overprivledged immature frat boy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted June 27, 2017 That being said, Gronk needs to grow the F up and STFUP. His frat boy act is even wearing thin in NE- the home of the overprivledged immature frat boy. 100% I've been tired of his act for a long time. So many people are still fine with it though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,652 Posted June 27, 2017 Got to Loooove the Gronk! Haven't heard that quarterback joke in a while. Good Stuff! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parrot 789 Posted June 27, 2017 Yeah Gronk needs to grow up. The league needs more boring non-characters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 540 Posted June 27, 2017 I find it impossible not to like the guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,814 Posted June 27, 2017 I find it impossible not to like the guy Exactly. Wake me up when this guy actually gets in trouble for something. We complain about Knuckleheads going out and partying and doing dumb stuff and getting in trouble all the time. This guy does it and does it the right way and he's still criticized for it. By all means send him to Chicago I'll take him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted June 27, 2017 Yeah Gronk needs to grow up. The league needs more boring non-characters. what he does off the field has 0 to do with the NFL. HTH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted June 27, 2017 That being said, Gronk needs to grow the F up and STFUP. His frat boy act is even wearing thin in NE- the home of the overprivledged immature frat boy. I doubt that you have a pulse on the Boston sports fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parrot 789 Posted June 27, 2017 what he does off the field has 0 to do with the NFL. HTH Personalities help drive interest in sports. Always have, always will. HTH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted June 27, 2017 Personalities help drive interest in sports. Always have, always will. HTH. 0 to do with the NFL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parrot 789 Posted June 27, 2017 0 to do with the NFL Yep. They get no part of the jerseys and tickets he helps sell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted June 27, 2017 Yep. They get no part of the jerseys and tickets he helps sell. He's helping sell tickets by telling racist jokes good one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parrot 789 Posted June 27, 2017 He's helping sell tickets by telling racist jokes good one How many jerseys has he sold prior to this roast no one is going to see? But yeah, it probably won't hurt. I don't think it's the brothers buying up all the Gronk jerseys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,729 Posted June 27, 2017 What? You were expecting Don Rickles? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites