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i have to totally disagree with you, Joel. I don't think he's funny. I think he's overhyped.

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Isn't Saturday Night Live suppose to have famous people host their show?

Who the fuck is Dane Cook?

SNL is really dead. They really have given up.

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While I don't think he should be hosting, I still think he's a funny guy (to a point). Plus, he's extremely thankful for everything. He has a post about it on his website, http://www.danecook.com, thanking his fans for everything and reaching his goal of being on SNL. Worth the read.

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Almost forgot! Dane Cook's latest CD/DVD, Retaliation, debuted on Billboard at #4, something that hasn't been done since Steve Martin (I think). I blogged about it a few months ago at http://www.laughmachine.com/2005-08-04/dane-cook-kicking-ass-plus-interview.html

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Holy crap I'm excited to see this. Dane Cook is one of my favourite standups, so I'm glad to see he's getting some attention. For anyone who doesn't know him, he's kind of like a 17 year old stuck in the body of a guy in his late 20s and his enthusiasm is completely unstoppable. I find he has a Will Ferrel-ish sort of presence.

I haven't been impressed with SNL so far this season because the writing has been lazy beyond comprehension, but at least they seem to be booking lots of cool guests. I watched it for Jason Lee (for a little while), so I'll definitely be tuning in for Dane.

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I LOVE DANE COOK! If you've never heard of him then you probably haven't been on a college campus recently. I believe he only performs on campuses around the nation and boycotts large, non-campus venues.

What?!? I hope it wasn't on my coat!

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Dane Cook is one of the funniest comedians working the stages today. He's been the higlight in many otherwise bland movies and I beleive will bring a fresh breath of air to SNL. I'm definately looking forward to this and will be Tivoing it.

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This is big, Dane. DON'T screw it up. I think he should kill Debbie Downer.

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Dane who?

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Dane Cook's the man. To you queers that haven't heard of him or don't think he's funny...are you mental? Get the net! Bitchez.

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I almost crashed my car into a tree when my local am radio program announced Dane is hosting SNL. This is a huge opportunity for this comic, who isn't a household name YET, to reach the masses who haven't been introduced to him. For those of you who say Dane who? just give him a chance. He's not only a funny guy but is most gracious when meeting his fans.

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You freaks that can't get enough Freddie and Joey, that just love the fact that Arrested Development was cancelled because you "just don't get it" stick to your crap and leave Dane Cook to rest of us....the ones with taste. SU FI!!!!

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You freaks that can't get enough Freddie and Joey, that just love the fact that Arrested Development was cancelled because you "just don't get it" stick to your crap and leave Dane Cook to rest of us....the ones with taste. SU FI!!!!

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DANE COOK IS THE FNNIEST GUY OUT THERE, I CAN LISTEN TO HIS CD'S OVER AND OVER AND IT NEVER GETS OLD!!! HE WILL DEF MAKE AN IMPROVMENT ON SNL, I AM GOING TO SEE HIM THIS FRI IN NJ, CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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For months and months I have been singing the praises of Dane Cook. I try to get everyone who I know would have a true appreciation for him to listen. It is great after you have listened to his CD's oh...5892 times, that you can be talking or just walking around and be like..."you know what Dane Cook says about this..." It's great and sometimes your friends who have no idea who Dane is think you are really funny. SNL should be fanflippin'tastic.

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i've been a dane fan since around 2000 when i'd see him at the comedy clubs in Los Angeles. huge opportunity for him here -- and i hope it is a funny show (SNL needs it). SNL airs here in LA in about 20 min, so time to set the tivo....

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I love good standup, and when I learned that Cook was scheduled on the show, my reaction was, "Dane Who?" I thought the show was one of the weakest of the year. Also, his opening monologue, which turned into one long dick joke, really blew. It reminded me of Martin Lawrence's sad crash-and-burn opening monologue from a few years back, when he degenerated into a rant about his "willy-wacker". Another low point for SNL. And James Blunt? Creepy...

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Well, we've been Dane Cook fans for a few years, so we're definitely biased - and I was pretty surprised that he was hosting just because most times the host is pretty mainstream top-40. And his monologue did go on a little long - but it was funny and different, and hell, I laughed at the part about flipping a cashew into his mouth.

And he was in most of the skits and pretty damn good. A lot better than watching whatever flavor of the week B-level star standing there reading cue cards the whole time.

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Dane is most fantastic, blessed, gifted and extremely grateful. Not only is he thankful and loving on every one of his fans but he's a true professional. Been a fan long before Harmful if Swallowed, turned all my peeps his way and they can't get enough. Dane is the best thing that happened to SNL. For reals. Give him a chance, there are so many sorry hacks out there and he stands alone, his comedy is easy to relate to and heee-larious! You trying being a comic, bitches!

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Hysterical! That was one of the best SNL's host intro's I've seen in a very long time. Had never heard of Dane Cook, but now I'd check him out! I almost didn't watch SNL b/c I wanted a 'big name' to be hosting... But was very pleased that I tuned in!

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