Six Things We Learned During #AskDane
Dane Cook took to Twitter last night, fielding questions for twenty minutes from his biggest fans, those who like to follow people they hate, and users who deploy hashtags they may or may not understand. #AskDane quickly became a trending topic as Cook entertained accolades— thanking Cook for his comedy—and handled a few insults— and answered plenty of questions.
Here are six things we learned from #AskDane yesterday.
#1 The Pussycat Dolls are among Cook’s top-five favorite bands:
“@NickFog: @DaneCook What are your top 5 favorite bands? #AskDane” G N R Nirvana Led Zep Pussycat Dolls The Beatles
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) October 7, 2014
#2 Cook is not into having sex with your dead body:
“@PrincessDD83: #AskDane the craziest question you’ve ever been asked ?” – Will you kill me and have sex with my dead body? I declined.
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) October 7, 2014
#3 Cook brought the comedy album back:
“@tracybrandon68: @DaneCook #AskDane What do you think is your biggest accomplishment to date?” – Bringing the comedy album back. — Dane Cook (@DaneCook) October 7, 2014
#4 Patrice Oneal made Cook laugh a lot:
“@amysuuuue: @DaneCook Who’s the funniest person you know other than yourself? #AskDane” – Patrice Oneal made me laugh out loud a lot.
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) October 7, 2014
#5 Cook has some advice for aspiring comics:
“@hippienonsense: @DaneCook Any advice for aspiring comics? #AskDane” – Be willing to try things that are not favorable. Don’t conform.
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) October 7, 2014
#6 Cook reveals his secret to having a career in comedy:
“@micheilemmett: @DaneCook how is it that you still have a career in comedy? #AskDane” – it’s probably due to hard work and being chosen. — Dane Cook (@DaneCook) October 7, 2014
We also learn that Cook directed his new comedy special, Troublemaker, debuting on Showtime on October 17, his first special since 2009. All of the Qs and As are available on Cook’s Twitter feed.
Cook is an upcoming guest on Ron Bennington’s Unmasked, hosted by Ron Bennington. You can be in the audience, at the world famous Carolines on Broadway. Information about how to request free tickets to the event, found here.