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sandyRoe | 13:01 Sun 20th Jan 2013 | ChatterBank
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It used to mean someone was in for an uncomfortable time. Now 'roast' seems to mean an amiable interview, something like Armstrong experienced with Oprah.
Is this only American usage?
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Footballers interpret it differently......
13:03 Sun 20th Jan 2013
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In the US "roast" dinners are still pretty vicious.
13:05 Sun 20th Jan 2013
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True, they have an open ended interpretation
13:05 Sun 20th Jan 2013

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