Roaster (Occupation)

A 'Roaster' is not just a title, but a lifestyle.

The most prominent instance of the title 'Roaster' is used on the eponymous character Remy, who is considered a roaster to the point where it may even have become his surname (Penelope is often referred to as 'Penelope Roaster', perhaps confirming it as the family name).

It is never explicitly stated where Remy obtained his title, but it is assumed that he earned it through his obsession with cooking from a very young age.

Etymology
The world Roaster likely stems from the verb 'roast'- the act of exposing something to a dry heat, and thereby cooking it. In this case, it fits Remy's expertise in the field of food preparation. Roaster is also a common west country slang term for a 'cooked potato', used frequently by farmers or around the table at Christmas.

More recently, the action of 'roasting' has come to mean 'to insult someone'- often online or on a TV show. Although Remy has admittedly done his fair share of verbal abuse (often aimed at Joyce Brent), his title could not refer to this modern form of ridicule. In the case of The Remiverse, the title 'Roaster' refers specifically to someone who frequently 'roasts' food items and is essentially a chef.