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A tipster just sent us a bulletin (see bulletin below) that Doug Stanhope just posted on Myspace. Stanhope re-posted an email that he got from someone that saw Cook at the Melrose Improv. The person essentially claims Dane Cook stole a Stanhope bit. Stanhope clearly agrees. Can we get an explanation from both sides? Dane…say it ain’t so.

MYSPACE BULLETIN:

Stanhope,

I went to a show at the Melrose Improv last night, and this surprise guest comic gets onstage and starts doing this long bit about how he had to take this girl to get an abortion and how ridiculous the experience was, and then started talking about going to Heaven, and how he’d be so happy to see his grandma in Heaven, but when he got to Heaven, there was this little pissed off guy giving him shit and it was his abortion, furious at him.

And the comic was fucking Dane Cook.

Thought you should know. I got really mad. Interest is definitely waning in that douche, even in the frat crowd. I feel like people are finally realizing what a fucking joke he is and how unfunny his “jokes” are, but if he tries to make a comeback using YOUR shit so HE can get fans, I’m gonna lose it.

-Jenny

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Good work, Dane.

I’m glad someone remembers how my bits go.

stanhope

I have not seen Dane Cook perform in more than a year and a half. Considering I saw DC perform about 25 times between 2000 and 2006, knew every word of his first two albums, and my license plate says SANGWCH - a year and a half is a long time.

I credit DC for sparking my love for stand-up comedy. He inspired me to put “Perform Stand-Up Comedy” on my 2006 New Year’s Resolutions list and to actually do it. I used to gather all my friends and take them down to the Laugh Factory to watch him perform.

But right around 2006 things changed. Other people started to get involved with Dane’s career. Other people tried to market, write, and speak in his voice. Much like what happened to Dennis Miller. Maybe it was execs at the studios, maybe it was agents, maybe it was the promotions people, I don’t really know. It just became forced and cheesy. It wasn’t authentic. It wasn’t what made Dane Cook great. It wasn’t the bond that I felt he created with his fans. So I tuned out for a while.

On Wednesday night at the Hollywood Improv at the Comedy Juice Show, I not only saw Dane for the first time since 2006…I saw something different. I saw a comedian who has matured. His material has gotten edgier and darker. His writing has gotten deeper. Yet his stage persona is still infectious. When he tells jokes about abortion, rape, and being white…you know it’s not the same as it used to be. Gone is the manic style I used to love. He has adopted a calm presence that all the greats have. It was incredible to watch.

It was so cool for me because it was like watching a friend perform. I loved it. It was just him, the mic, and a small audience in a club…making people laugh. That’s what it’s all about. Go Laugh.

Free porn and comedy…really? You don’t have to ask me twice. I’m there. This line-up is sick. Details below.

FREE PORN & COMEDY!

Sam Tripoli and Vivid Video pornstar, Monique Alexander host , The Dirty Show.

THE LINEUP
Joe Bartnick
Dana Min Goodman
Adam Hunter
Erik Lundy
Ryan Sickler
Sam Tripoli

For VIP comp, email: samtripolilive@gmail.com

Tickets are $5 at the door if you don’t send an email. Send the email.

The Improv Comedy Lab
8162 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046

*Street Parking is available

Time:
Friday, May 16th, 2008 @ approx. 8:20pm

Place:
Hollywood Improv

Situation
Todd Glass is 3 minutes into his set when a gentleman in the front row (seated alone) reaches for his cell phone to respond to view and respond to a text message. Glass tells him very directly to put his phone away. The gentleman motions for Glass to hold on a moment. Glass forcefully grabs the cell phone out of the gentleman’s hands and puts the cell phone on the piano on stage and makes fun of the gentleman for 2 minutes.

Question
Did Todd Glass go too far?

My Opinion
First things first…if I was the dude, I would have been on stage beating Todd Glass in the head with the mic. But that’s me…you may have reacted differently.

Let’s make one thing clear, it’s rude to send text messages while a comedian is on stage (especially in the front row). It’s just rude! Repeated text messaging is grounds for a comedian to go after an audience member - verbally. Furthermore, when an audience member ignores a request from the comedian to put away the phone, he deserves to be verbally annihilated by the comedian. This guy may have been a monster d-bag for ignoring Todd Glass…but for Glass to forcefully take the cell phone out of his hand…is ridiculous. Who the hell is Todd Glass?

Maybe this guy has a pregnant wife at home who he’s waiting to hear from…maybe he’s a doctor…or maybe he’s just a dick. It really doesn’t matter. The fact of the matter is…this guy paid to be there…and Glass needs to remember that. If you are a comedian, use your verbal skills. Don’t pull some garbage like this. I like Todd Glass…he makes me laugh. But I think this was piss poor.

Keep an eye out for the new Verizon Wireless commercial…you’ll see L.A. comedian Dwayne Perkins. Dwayne is a terrific, clean comedian from NY who now performs regularly in the L.A.-area. In fact, you can catch him this Tuesday, March 4th at the Hollywood Improv at 10pm. See them on TV…then see them live in the clubs. It’s great when our local comedians get their breaks. If you spot any L.A. comedians on TV shows, in commercials, or in movies…let us know. In the mean time, check out Dwayne in the Verizon commercial and in the this YouTube Video.

This line-up is sick for $7. Dave Attell. Really? And get ready for Aziz Ansari…he kills. Hit up Andrew for the guest list discount. You still have to get there early though because this one of those deals where you are not guaranteed a seat even though you are on the list. This happens when outside folks put on the show. The guys are Comedy Juice put on great shows…but you get there early.

Wednesday Feb 27, 2008
10:00 PM
$7
guestlist@comedyjuice.com
The Hollywood Improv
8162 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, Ca 90046

Bill Burr is definitely one of the top comedians out there…and now that he has moved to Los Angeles to do stand-up comedy (instead of NY)…we are lucky to get to see him quite frequently at places like the Hollywood Improv. He has a joke about the exploding population that had me screaming like a 12-year old girl…let’s hope he tells it tonight or tomorrow. Take a look at this VideoShot and check the details below on how to get FREE tickets to see him this weekend.

Click Here to go to the Improv website…pick a show…and purchase tickets.
Upon check out…input PROMO CODE: BIL (yes…one “L”)…and create an account. There will be a $3 service charge for each ticket…which is actually $0.50 more than before…but still a solid price to see Bill Burr.  You can get up to 4 tickets.  If this doesn’t work…call the Improv and give them the code over the phone…that usually works also.  My suggestion…get there early and have the tortilla soup and the spicy chicken fingers…then you’ll get the reserved seats.  But that’s just how I do it.

Fresh off last night’s killer set on the Late Late Show, you can check out local Los Angeles comedian Ryan Sickler at the “Ignorance is Bliss” show at the Hollywood Improv. Tonight’s line-up is stellar - the only comedian I have not seen his Hixx. Everyone else is top notch. You’ll want to stick around for Kevin Shea and Sam Tripoli…who are all-star performers.  $13 at the door.  Show starts at 8pm.

Host: Jonny Loquasto
Tobe Hixx
Iliza Shlesinger
Ryan Sickler
Ian Edwards
Sam Tripoli
Kevin Shea
Ty Barnett

Get in line…

Last Comic Standing is looking for one thing - someone who can bring the funny! Candidates should be at least 18 years of age and be prepared to showcase their funniest two minutes for the talent scouts. The top comics from each city will advance to the semi-finals where they will be narrowed down to the top 10 finalists, who will then engage in a fiercely funny and fast-paced competition where only one will become the next Last Comic Standing.

Los Angeles, CA - NEW DATE! Jan. 29th
Hollywood Improv
8162 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
310-651-2583
Doors open at 9:00 a.m.
TALENT SCOUTS: Angela Kinsey & Oscar Nuñez (The Office)

Hottie comedian…Aisha Tyler…is performing at the Hollywood Improv tomorrow night - Friday, January 25th at 8pm. I haven’t had the pleasure of seeing her in person unfortunately (just to look at her or see her do stand-up)…but I think she’s smokin’…and would very much like to get her…Sarah Silverman…and my girlfriend…all in the same room. Whoa…did I just write that out loud?

You can get free tickets here by using the promo code: SOUP