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5 Lonely Adventures from History’s Greatest Introverts

In this corner of the internet, we’re all in a race, bragging about just how much of an introvert we each are. Simply by reading an article instead of partying on the roof, you’ve scored yourself several points. Aversions to doorbells and phone calls earn you even more introvert cred, and eventually, you start boasting to an insane degree, referring to yourself as a “sigma” personality.

But no matter how much you assure us you don’t fit in with others, we’re positive you never cut yourself off from the world as hard as the following rebels.

Jay Leno Defied Military Orders and Roasted Ronald Reagan

Believe it or not, there was a time when Jay Leno was a young, up-and-coming comic. Elder Statesman Jay probably has earned a decent amount of respect from military brass, but the younger version with the wide tie who occasionally filled in for Johnny Carson? We’re guessing not so much. So when a general confronted Leno prior to an early 1980s appearance at a White House Correspondents’ Dinner, we’re guessing the military man scared the crap out of the comic.

More Roast Reads:

• 7 Comedians Who Got Their Feelings Hurt (At Celebrity Roasts)

• Comedy Central Roasts, Ranked by Sheer and Utter Brutality

• 12 of the Best Chevy Chase Burns from Comedy Central’s ‘Roast of Chevy Chase’

• The Most Vicious Celebrity Roasts Never Televised

• 11 Comedians Who Got Big By Torching Famous Celebrities

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