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Dane Cook to host SNL on December 3

by Joel Keller, posted Nov 22nd 2005 5:22PM
Dane CookWell, you can't say that Saturday Night Live has given up on this year. They've booked comedian Dane Cook, one of the funnier stand-ups working today, to host the show on December 3.

In this article, Cook talks about the offer to host, explains why he turned down an offer to audition for SNL in 1996, and also quips about his recent article in People's "Sexiest Man Alive" issue (no, he wasn't rated Sexiest Man. But he was apparently in the running).

Anyone who's seen Dane Cook's stand-up can attest that he brings an intensity that is rarely seen even amongst the best of his peers. His humor can also be edgy at times; he once thought that the Catholic church should market communion wafers as a cereal and call it Christ Chex. Hopefully, he'll bring some much-needed energy to a show that desperately needs it.
 

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Shawn

Dane Cook is one of the best real life action hero comics of the present. His methods of relaying the common eveyday happenings is second to none! If he were here to read this, I would say that "I love you man"!

December 10 2005 at 10:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jz

I don't care if I never heard of him before -- he was GREAT! It was the funniest episode since Ashlee Simpson tried to jig her way out of lip sync-ing!

December 07 2005 at 3:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Snowman

So what is funny to me may not be funny to someone else....that we can all agree. As a matter of fact, Chris Rock is the biggest ASS CLOWN in comdey, but 3/4 of you think he is hilarious. Point is....I thought SNL with Dane Cook was in my top ten SNLs of all time. The sweather skit was hands down the funniest thing I have seen on SNL since hearing Will Ferrell play the cowbell. And for those who do not agree, I will stab you in the jaw!

December 06 2005 at 3:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Dan

I think that this show was by far the break that SNL was looking for coming off of a break bringing four new cast members in which are all hilarious and bringing in a new type of host. Also Dane Cook was asked to audition for the cast back in 96 but he said he wasn't ready. Think what you want but Dane Cook rocks. He is the comic of the new age. Silly Bitches (SuFi 4 Life)

December 06 2005 at 9:26 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
allen

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!

December 04 2005 at 11:06 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Melissa Miller

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!

December 04 2005 at 11:03 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
drmack'n

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.

December 04 2005 at 6:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
randy

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...

December 04 2005 at 11:46 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jason

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....

December 04 2005 at 2:08 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Fuck Shoes

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.

December 03 2005 at 4:50 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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