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That A+ Moment When A Comedian Calls Out Outdated Racist And Gay Jokes During A Roast

The Comedy Central Roast of James Franco was the usual mashup of crudely racist, sexist, and homophobic jokes … or at least it was, until comedian Aziz Ansari took the stand. Warning: some NSFW language in both clips.

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