10 Most hilarious Roman Pearce moments from The Fast and The Furious franchise

The Fast and The Furious franchise is full of high-speed chases, thrilling stunts, and intense action. However, one character that brings the humor element to the franchise is Roman Pearce. Played by Tyrese Gibson, Roman has been part of the movies from 2 Fast 2 Furious onwards. He is a loudmouth, worst decision-maker, and a goofy member of the team.

While Dom and Brian are cool under pressure, Roman is the one who panics one second, complains the next, and somehow survives situations that should have taken him out ten times over.

Roman is cocky to a fault and somehow ends up embarrassing himself every single time. Whether it's losing his cool over food, questioning unearthed missions, or getting roasted by his crew, Roman holds some of the funniest moments in the Fast & Furious franchise.

Here are 10 of the funniest Roman Pearce moments that prove he is the heart of the franchise's humor.

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1) Roman’s Ultimate Prank: The Ejector Seat Surprise

Roman Pearce is all flair, and his "Ejecto Seato, cuz!" is one of his best. During an undercover operation with Brian, Roman must contend with a relentless henchman riding shotgun. With no hesitation, he fires up the ejector seat, sending the guy flying through the air while laughing uncontrollably. His over-the-top reaction and sheer glee over his trick make this scene an instant classic. It's Roman at his finest—cocky, witty, and funny. His talent for taking a tense moment and turning it into a stand-up comedy routine is what makes him such a memorable character in the franchise.

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2) A Man’s Gotta Eat: Roman’s Hunger Strikes Again

Roman has no patience for hunger. In 2 Fast 2 Furious, during a serious sitdown with U.S. Customs officials, Roman utterly deflects the situation by matter-of-factly saying, "We hungry." His straight-faced delivery and the uncomfortable silence that ensues only heighten the humor of the moment. The irony? Brian merely nods in confirmation, leaving no doubt as to whether Roman is joined by anyone else in his priorities. This classic but straightforward line shows that while the rest of the team may be preoccupied with missions and speed, Roman has priorities of his own—food comes first, the rest later.

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3) Roman vs. The Tank: A Battle He Never Signed Up For

Roman is the most grounded character in the franchise, and his response to seeing a huge tank coming after them down a highway is evidence. Dom and the rest remain calm, but Roman goes ape in the most Roman fashion possible, screaming, "They got a TANK!" His utter astonishment and mounting panic as things escalate provide the perfect comedic break during an action sequence. While others tolerate crazy circumstances as the norm, Roman's the only one who speaks out about what the crowd is thinking—and that's how funny he is.

4) Fake Tears, Real Laughs: Roman’s Ugly Cry Moment

While the infamous ejector seat prank of Roman is more of a legend, the attempt of helping Brian do the same is a hilarious disaster. When Brian tries to eject Verone’s henchman Enrique, the seat fails to work, creating an awkward in-chase struggle for Brian. Roman, having a front-row seat to the show from another car, loses his temper on the phone with Brian, yelling, “DO IT ALREADY!” The combination of hair-tearing frustration and rolling-on-the-floor laughter made this moment hilarious. In contrast with the way things worked for Roman, Brian's bungling just dialed up the hilarity between the two, ensuring their banter and chemistry were a fan fave.

5) Skydiving Cars? Roman’s Worst Nightmare Comes True

In Furious 7, Roman gets confronted with his worst nightmare: leaping from a plane inside a car. As the rest of the group easily roll out of the airplane, Roman wants to back off at the very last moment. He says he has technical difficulties with his car—a clear exaggeration. Tej does not believe him, remotely opening up his parachute so Roman has to jump. His terror screams as he falls make the scene completely priceless. It's pure Roman—all bluster, no action, and total comedy.

6) Roman’s Failed Takeover: The Leader No One Wanted

Roman takes immediate action in making himself the leader of the team when Dom seemingly disappears (which, by the way, was not really a good idea). He says it with such audacity (and zero qualifications) that he actually believes it, and Letty and Tej immediately shut him down. His comical overconfidence juxtaposed with the lack of support from the rest of the team makes this scene all the more hilarious. In Roman's mind, he is the main character; he may not be as competent in leadership skills as Dom or Brian, but he is up there with them in his head.

7) Luxury Meets Disaster: Roman’s Lamborghini Ice Struggle

Roman is more concerned with style than substance, and this comes back to bite him when he's stuck driving a bright orange Lamborghini on a frozen lake. The rest of the team has practical off-road rigs, but Roman is having trouble keeping his sports car stable, and he's sliding all around the ice. The instant he hits maximum comedy is when he ends up in freezing water, screaming, "I don't want to go swimming! His agony, combined with the ridiculousness of his predicament, makes this one of his most unforgettable flops.Only Roman is able to take an epic action sequence and turn it into a full-on comedy routine."

8) Houston, We Have Roman: His Hilarious Space Adventure

If you ever wondered if Roman could top himself, F9 dispels all such thoughts—because he goes to space. Buckled up inside a rocket-fueled Pontiac Fiero with Tej, Roman has no clue what he's doing but 100% panic mode. His blend of terror, excitement, and utter incredulity while in orbit around Earth is absolute comedy gold. He even begins questioning physics, life, and the universe while drifting among the stars. The fact that Roman—a guy scared of basic car stunts—is left in literal outer space is the most ridiculous (and comical) event to ever take place in Fast & Furious lore.

9) Roman’s Big Revelation: Are They Actually Invincible?

Provided the fact that he survived ”n” near-death experiences imperviousness is now the thought that crosses Roman’s mind for him and his friends. Maybe he even pointed out that amidst all the gunfights, car crashes, and explosions, no one has ever gotten hurt. This conspiracy theory of his is a funny yet very meta moment as it mocks the all-too-wild action moments of the franchise. It is, therefore, extremely funny that Roman would even think that he might be a superhero.

10) Self-Proclaimed Superstar: Roman’s Love for His Own Name

Roman loves himself, and he never forgets to remind others about it. Throughout the franchise, Roman has built himself up, constantly reminding us in his signature way, "It's Roman, baby!" Anytime a situation demands the daring escape of a hero, a daring stunt is performed, or anywhere he feels justified in celebrating himself, he just makes sure everyone else knows who the main guy is. This confident-to-the-point-of-delusion attitude is what makes Roman such a fun guy; he truly believes that he is the main attraction in this entertainment brand. While the rest of the team might choose to ignore him, he will never stop being his own loudest cheerleader.