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Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Dane Cook
I have never been one to watch Comedy Central for its stand-up or go to Comedy Clubs very often. I have been a couple times, but for some reason it's not a big deal to me. I am not familiar with most comedians that are out there either.
I came across Dane Cook when I was in DC. After a long day, we were all eating dinner and watching Saturday Night Live (saturdays, 11:30 pm). This guy Dane was apparently hosting - "who the heck is this guy? what's his name, Dale?" - were the questions on our minds.
When Dane first did his routine, I was honestly taken aback: I was laughing hysterically! This guys stuff was great. The key (in my opinion) to Dane's routine, is that he keeps it simple. Most of the stuff he talks about, we can all picture in our heads. It's easy to relate to and funny as heck.
I like Chris Rock's humor a lot of times because it's smart humor - he can put a funny twist to politics and back it up with actual truths. Although (as Bobby pointed out) he does have a lot of racial humor, which can get pretty old. But Dane - he not only is very visual with his stuff, but the shiz is original and he-larious.
I love to make up new words (notice "shiz") and Dane captured my heart the moment he introduced me to "Sangwich" and "Brag-a-docious". I have already repeated part of his routine to some of my friends (I am such a Connector) and got them hooked!
Apparently I am behind the times with the discovery of Dane Cook:
"oh yea, he was on the MTV Video Awards"
"oh yea he has a CD out that did really well"
"oh yea he apparently has thousands of friends"
"he's pretty popular - you sure you just heard of him?!"
oh yea - blah blah I get it! But I'm doing the honorable thing now and spreading the word! Check him out!!! I guarantee a good time.
I came across Dane Cook when I was in DC. After a long day, we were all eating dinner and watching Saturday Night Live (saturdays, 11:30 pm). This guy Dane was apparently hosting - "who the heck is this guy? what's his name, Dale?" - were the questions on our minds.
When Dane first did his routine, I was honestly taken aback: I was laughing hysterically! This guys stuff was great. The key (in my opinion) to Dane's routine, is that he keeps it simple. Most of the stuff he talks about, we can all picture in our heads. It's easy to relate to and funny as heck.
I like Chris Rock's humor a lot of times because it's smart humor - he can put a funny twist to politics and back it up with actual truths. Although (as Bobby pointed out) he does have a lot of racial humor, which can get pretty old. But Dane - he not only is very visual with his stuff, but the shiz is original and he-larious.
I love to make up new words (notice "shiz") and Dane captured my heart the moment he introduced me to "Sangwich" and "Brag-a-docious". I have already repeated part of his routine to some of my friends (I am such a Connector) and got them hooked!
Apparently I am behind the times with the discovery of Dane Cook:
"oh yea, he was on the MTV Video Awards"
"oh yea he has a CD out that did really well"
"oh yea he apparently has thousands of friends"
"he's pretty popular - you sure you just heard of him?!"
oh yea - blah blah I get it! But I'm doing the honorable thing now and spreading the word! Check him out!!! I guarantee a good time.
posted by Kripsie, 2:40 PM
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