Dane Cook is not funny

MetalDog · May 14, 2015, 09:07:19 PM

Good to see that someone with more clout than me can show Dane Cook how not funny he is:

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/dane-cook-permanently-banned-from-the-laugh-factory-source-says/ar-BBjK83i?ocid=mailsignout

BanzaiCat · May 14, 2015, 09:16:06 PM

I generally enjoy stand-up comedy, but I don't consider Dane Cook in that category. Whenever I hear his bits on the Comedy Central channel on SiriusXM, it's like listening to a dull person tell an even duller story.

MetalDog · May 14, 2015, 09:24:08 PM

When my kids were younger, they thought he was hilarious (they like Jim Carrey, too, so...). They made me sit and watch a special of his stand up. The one story that stuck with me was about him trying to ditch a friends party and getting caught by the ditched friend. It went on for what seemed like EVER and all I could think was, why would anyone be bummed this guy didn't show up?

Arctic Blast · May 14, 2015, 10:16:51 PM

I never understood his popularity....his or that of Larry the Cable Guy. Ugh.

Nefaro · May 15, 2015, 03:24:34 AM

Was never into Cook's stuff much. But I did happen to hear one bit on satellite radio years ago with some hilarious terminology.

"Box of cow tongues". ;D

See for yourself..

MetalDog · May 15, 2015, 05:46:48 AM

^ That looks like it's from the special my kids made me watch. Hadn't realized there might be something redeeming in the whole mess.

BanzaiCat · May 15, 2015, 06:37:59 AM

You'll hopefully forgive me if I skip watching it.

The only thing that sticks with me from his bits is his story about a girlfriend giving him a BJ in his car in the driveway of her parent's house. Of course, BJ, so sure, that's great, but the story went ON and ON and ON and the audience was just laaaaaaughing and I was all, ??? how is this funny? Perhaps anecdotally amusing, but NOT stand-up comedy level, and sure as hell not recording-for-posterity-or-specials level.

Gusington · May 15, 2015, 08:53:12 AM

The one random thing I remember of Dane Cook is some story e told about having to take a dump and breaking a bathroom stall door down to do it. That still makes mr laugh. But I've heard many stories about him being a giant asshole too...so...who knows what's true.

BanzaiCat · May 15, 2015, 09:07:51 AM

To be fair, he might have been a decent person at one time, but I get the feeling he's one of those that let fame go to their head and become giant douchenozzles as a result. His comment to the owner of the comedy club ("I own this place!") is pretty douchenozzle-y.

Martok · May 15, 2015, 10:30:57 AM

Quote from: Nefaro on May 15, 2015, 03:24:34 AM
Was never into Cook's stuff much. But I did happen to hear one bit on satellite radio years ago with some hilarious terminology.

"Box of cow tongues". ;D

See for yourself..

See, I didn't even laugh at that. Nothing that man has ever said has been funny. Ever.

MetalDog · May 15, 2015, 06:08:56 PM

Goodbye?

bbmike · May 15, 2015, 06:46:08 PM

I don't know, maybe I'm old, but I have no idea who Dane Cook is. ???

Staggerwing · May 16, 2015, 06:03:22 AM

Don't feel bad. I've never heard him and I've only heard of him once or twice. Probably on these forums...

Martok · May 19, 2015, 08:45:30 AM

Quote from: bbmike on May 15, 2015, 06:46:08 PM
I don't know, maybe I'm old, but I have no idea who Dane Cook is. ???

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