Reference

You're asking about the critical response to the episode "The Roast"!

From what I've gathered, critics generally responded positively to the episode. In an article from CliqueClack TV, the author praises the roast segment, stating that it was the "heart of the episode" and that they were impressed by Michael's (the main character) response to the jokes made about him. [1]

On Reddit, users discussed the roast episode, with some commenting that it's a challenging task to do well, especially in a competitive environment like The Circle. [2]

Additionally, I found an IMDb page for an episode titled "The Roast" from a TV series, which suggests that the episode received a positive response from audiences. [3]

It's worth noting that the concept of a roast has a rich history, as explored in an article from Vulture, which discusses the evolution of roasts from the 1940s to modern times. [4]

If you're interested in learning more about roasts, I'd recommend checking out the article from Best Life, which provides a list of good roasts that "burn so bad." [5]

Please let me know if you have any follow-up questions or if there's anything else I can help you with!

References:

[1] https://cliqueclack.com/tv/2009/02/02/the-roast-of-michael-scott/ [2] https://www.reddit.com/r/TheCircleTV/comments/unhh7g/can_we_talk_about_the_roast/ [3] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4888976/fullcredits [4] https://www.vulture.com/2011/06/the-roast-a-history.html [5] https://bestlifeonline.com/good-roasts/

Images:

[1] https://thumbnails.cbsig.net/_x/w1388/CBS_Production_Entertainment_VMS/2020/10/06/1801361987862/COMEDYCENTRAL_BESTOFTHECOMEDYCENTRALROAST_VOL_1_104_HD_301395_1920x1080.jpg [2] https://i.ytimg.com/vi/K83zdXu2xrw/hqdefault.jpg?auto=format&q=60&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&w=650 [3] https://thumbnails.cbsig.net/_x/w1200/CBS_Production_Entertainment_VMS/2020/10/06/1801329731883/COMEDYCENTRAL_BESTOFTHECOMEDYCENTRALROAST_VOL_1_101_HD_301382_1920x1080.jpg [4] https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1Uu3H1E2HZM/hqdefault.jpg?auto=format&q=60&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&w=650 [5] https://thumbnails.cbsig.net/_x/w1920/CBS_Production_Entertainment_VMS/2020/09/30/1797516867924/COMEDYCENTRAL_ROASTBATTLEII_012_HD_UNCD_292041_1920x1080.jpg