I like Dane Cook for one simple reason: He makes me laugh. It's not really because his jokes are top-notch or really creative or twisted, but rather because he talks alot about things that are just funny in real-life, and don't need much of a twist or a punchline to be funny (like lying, and car accidents, and such). As such, I laugh at them when I hear them, and therefore I like listening to his comedy, because anything that makes me laugh makes me happier, and is therefore good in my book.
I also like George Carlin (old George... new George is still good, and I laugh, but the shows lately seem to end with me feeling down, rather than laughing and smiling... old George is beyond awesome, though... "Hippy Dippy weatherman" FTW).
Also Brian Regan. He's awesome! Probably one of my first favorite comedians.
My guilty pleasure is Robin Williams. Yeah, he's psychotic, and can occasionally can be irritating, but he can also be surprisingly poignant, and he makes me laugh more than he doesn't.
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If I were a comedian and Mencia was stealing jokes from me, I don't think I'd accuse him of stealing my material because that would mean my material sucks ass too.
George is just trying to make you think. You're probably down because he's right about so many things.
I know what he's trying to do, and I appreciate it for what it is, which is why I still watch it. But I don't watch current George if I'm looking to just lift my spirits, which is what I meant.
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That is not really true. You really think Louis CK was the first guy on earth to joke about itchy assholes and funny names for children? Steve Martin used to do similar bits.
Tourgasm was stupid though.
There is a difference between similar bits and outright theft.
Dane Cook has been accused of this. Comics don't just go throwing that shit around, it is a VERY serious accusation.
Don't give me that "seriousness of the charge" bullshit without looking into the basis of that charge. From what I have gathered, Dane Cook has done very different jokes about similar subject matter to Louis CK. If that's theft or plagiarism than were all fucked.
That is not really true. You really think Louis CK was the first guy on earth to joke about itchy assholes and funny names for children? Steve Martin used to do similar bits.
Tourgasm was stupid though.
There is a difference between similar bits and outright theft.
Dane Cook has been accused of this. Comics don't just go throwing that shit around, it is a VERY serious accusation.
Don't give me that "seriousness of the charge" bullshit without looking into the basis of that charge. From what I have gathered, Dane Cook has done very different jokes about similar subject matter to Louis CK. If that's theft or plagiarism than were all fucked.
Seriously Butters you are defnding this dingus WAY too much.
That is not really true. You really think Louis CK was the first guy on earth to joke about itchy assholes and funny names for children? Steve Martin used to do similar bits.
Tourgasm was stupid though.
There is a difference between similar bits and outright theft.
Dane Cook has been accused of this. Comics don't just go throwing that shit around, it is a VERY serious accusation.
Don't give me that "seriousness of the charge" bullshit without looking into the basis of that charge. From what I have gathered, Dane Cook has done very different jokes about similar subject matter to Louis CK. If that's theft or plagiarism than were all fucked.
Seriously Butters you are defnding this dingus WAY too much.
Are you like married or something?
He isn't defending him anymore than you're bashing him...
the thing is... hes got good delivery.... but he delivers every joke the exact same way.
i used to like him to, until i saw what a prick he was on Tourgasm, then came the shitty movies...
and the fact that his jokes arent even his just seals the deal for me.
Movie(s)? His role in waiting was pretty funny and very small and then you have one other movie. When is the last time a currently successful comedian has been good in a movie anyway?
Yeah Tourgasm was stupid and that was partly because of the hacks that were on tour with him. Those guys stunk. But you know what? CK's show didn't do so well either.
Finally, only two comics that I know of have accused him of stealing material. CK and Joe Rogan. CK's assertions really are reaching if you ask me and Rogan accuses everyone more successful than him of stealing his jokes. He accused Denis Leary of the same thing at the height of his popularity.
actually in the interview i read aobut CK defends cook saying it was all blown out of proportion. maybe trying to stifle his tongue for his careers sake.
then he remembers how cook would bully other comedians that had acts remotely similar to his own. thats when he calls him a cunt. which while true, was probably tongue in cheek.
plus, it doesnt matter to me how cks show did. i thought it was funny.
where as tourgasm just revealed to the world what a festering vagina dane cook is in real life.
so I will kindly allow other people to think the wrong way, because I'm no fascist, I think people should be allowed to be not right without somebody forcing them to see reason
That is not really true. You really think Louis CK was the first guy on earth to joke about itchy assholes and funny names for children? Steve Martin used to do similar bits.
Tourgasm was stupid though.
There is a difference between similar bits and outright theft.
Dane Cook has been accused of this. Comics don't just go throwing that shit around, it is a VERY serious accusation.
Don't give me that "seriousness of the charge" bullshit without looking into the basis of that charge. From what I have gathered, Dane Cook has done very different jokes about similar subject matter to Louis CK. If that's theft or plagiarism than were all fucked.
when I played those clips my room mate immediately screamed out that CK was ripping off Dane Cook without realizing CK's was recorded first.
Then 2 other very similar jokes followed from the exact same comedian.
and these are just whats on record.
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I also like George Carlin (old George... new George is still good, and I laugh, but the shows lately seem to end with me feeling down, rather than laughing and smiling... old George is beyond awesome, though... "Hippy Dippy weatherman" FTW).
Also Brian Regan. He's awesome! Probably one of my first favorite comedians.
My guilty pleasure is Robin Williams. Yeah, he's psychotic, and can occasionally can be irritating, but he can also be surprisingly poignant, and he makes me laugh more than he doesn't.
I also liked Jeni. Hence this thread's existance.
I know what he's trying to do, and I appreciate it for what it is, which is why I still watch it. But I don't watch current George if I'm looking to just lift my spirits, which is what I meant.
Don't give me that "seriousness of the charge" bullshit without looking into the basis of that charge. From what I have gathered, Dane Cook has done very different jokes about similar subject matter to Louis CK. If that's theft or plagiarism than were all fucked.
Luckily, I am a real cynical asshole.
Seriously Butters you are defnding this dingus WAY too much.
Are you like married or something?
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He isn't defending him anymore than you're bashing him...
Did he murder your mother, or something?
actually in the interview i read aobut CK defends cook saying it was all blown out of proportion. maybe trying to stifle his tongue for his careers sake.
then he remembers how cook would bully other comedians that had acts remotely similar to his own. thats when he calls him a cunt. which while true, was probably tongue in cheek.
plus, it doesnt matter to me how cks show did. i thought it was funny.
where as tourgasm just revealed to the world what a festering vagina dane cook is in real life.
either way, i watch too much HBO
not really.
hes just not very clever anymore.
there are some who'd argue he never was.
He did a lot of good bits but he has a fuck-ton of garbage that amounts to little more than aimless cursing.
I refuse to take part in it
My opinion is rock solid and I will not debate it
because I know it is right
so I will kindly allow other people to think the wrong way, because I'm no fascist, I think people should be allowed to be not right without somebody forcing them to see reason
I think its the self righteous attitude that bugs me at times
when I played those clips my room mate immediately screamed out that CK was ripping off Dane Cook without realizing CK's was recorded first.
Then 2 other very similar jokes followed from the exact same comedian.
and these are just whats on record.
Grats, guys.
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i like arguing.
You know who else people care about and don't like?
Hitler.
Think about it.
Dane Cook, you can take or leave.
His name is right there in the title, dude.
Richard Jeni
I think I missed that boat.
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Why don't you read the thread a little.
That there is some good comedy.
From richardjeni.com