When self-described comedian Dane Cook made a joke about the Aurora shooting, actress Stevie Ryan tweeted, “What’s worse than a Dane Cook joke? Dane Cook.” Nothing’s changed since then.
Cook appeared at the Boston Strong concert to benefit victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.
Standing in a sea of Bostonians having an incredible night of entertainment. Inspiring. Happy faces. I will never forget this night.
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) May 31, 2013
But those who weren’t at the live show quickly noticed that his set was missing from the live video and audio streams of the event.
https://twitter.com/barstoolneil/status/340313651271593985
Some wondered if Cook’s set was too dirty for the live broadcast.
Are the blacking out Dane Cook because he's so vulgar?
— Chris Richardson (@car68car) May 31, 2013
But no. As he later admitted on Twitter, it was all about him.
Hey everyone sorry my set was not a part of the live stream or televised! I didn't want any of the new material to hit the airwaves yet!
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) May 31, 2013
Cook’s generosity knows no bounds. He’s all for charity … as long as he doesn’t have to let his precious new material (or newly swiped material) “hit the airwaves” before he’s ready.
https://twitter.com/barstoolneil/status/340357219025563649
@DaneCook why, still need to steal more jokes before it's ready for prime time?
— Andy Hart (@JumboHart) May 31, 2013
https://twitter.com/NCAA_Hockey_Fan/status/340445739043921920
@DaneCook are you for real?? The concert was NOTHING about you!!!
— AngelaPagliucaCiampa (@AngPag_23) May 31, 2013
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Dane Cook blocking his performance from streaming online and on radio during the OneFund concert is such a Dane Cook move.
— Zak Stuczko (@ZakStudz) May 31, 2013
@DaneCook It’s your acting career that you shouldn’t let hit the airwaves.
— Paul Kelley ? (@paulkelley) May 31, 2013
The Twitter backlash was swift and deservedly brutal.
Heh. Boston is destroying talentless fraud @DaneCook for blocking his set from the CHARITY live stream https://t.co/Hk5yAzYZhn
— Ed Shahzade (@Ed) May 31, 2013
Boston Herald reporter Jeff Howe contributed to the sound thrashing.
So, @DaneCook blocks the stream of a charity show for Boston. Way to be a sellout, bub.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) May 31, 2013
Not funny is one thing. Making OneFund about you is another RT @missdaiana: @jeffphowe @DaneCook And not to mention that he’s not even funny
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) May 31, 2013
Hey, @DaneCook, care to share why you think you're better than everyone else who played at the #OneFund show?
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) May 31, 2013
Boston's only sellout RT @RapSheet: @jeffphowe @DaneCook who is Dane Cook?
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) May 31, 2013
We have pride in Massachusetts. @DaneCook feels entitlement. Somewhere, he got lost.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) May 31, 2013
Hey, @DaneCook, you can hide behind your millions, but your fellow Bostonians can see how you changed your face. That's weak, pal.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) May 31, 2013
But tell us how you really feel.
I'll tell you who hates @danecook The @jeffphowe guy does. Hates him with the white hot heat of a thousand suns
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) May 31, 2013
@stoolpresidente Damn right, man.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) May 31, 2013
Couldn't imagine turning on a city the way @DaneCook did tonight. I know that's not how it goes here in Massachusetts.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) May 31, 2013
So, @DaneCook admits he didn't want his material to be part of the live stream, so he thinks he's better than #OneFund.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) May 31, 2013
I wish I could have used my voice to help the Marathon victims like @DaneCook. Instead, the washed-up comic uses it to kick his new career.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) May 31, 2013
RT @Stevefredx: @jeffphowe Dane Cook ?? What is this 2006!! Who invited him?
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) May 31, 2013
"Cash Machine" RT @matttmorrison: @jeffphowe his avatar tells you all you need know, as far as I'm concerned.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) May 31, 2013
Hey, @DaneCook, I know you can see me. Why use a tragedy to tease your career?
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) May 31, 2013
A preview of the welcome “Lord Douche” and his “new material” will get next time he wants to put on a show in Boston.
https://twitter.com/JanneyBoston/statuses/340314025437052929
@DaneCook Its called charity. Asshole!!!
— BelieveInBostonSports.com (@BelieveBoston_) May 31, 2013
— 413Tweets (@413Tweets) May 31, 2013
So I assume Dane Cook will let go of the whole being a huge Boston fan and loving the city then, yes? Can't possibly play that card anymore
— In Sean We Trust (@BeardownBD) May 31, 2013
https://twitter.com/BruceRooney/status/340428476756684801
@DaneCook your Boston privileges are revoked, you fraud @DandCShow
— Fr. Chip Hines (@Chines) May 31, 2013
Cook claims he visited Boston for one reason: “The people.”
I came back to Boston for one reason. The people. I received (and met) many of the people injured tonight. You are the greatest people.
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) May 31, 2013
After Cook’s douche move, the people of Boston just aren’t that into him.
A true Boston born would not have withheld his material from a charity show. Don't come back @DaneCook. #BostonStrong #Concert4Boston
— Jon Ritter (@jonritter) May 31, 2013
Dane Cook probably shouldn't come back to Boston anytime soon… What an idiot.
— Robert Bartolome (@RobertBartolome) May 31, 2013
https://twitter.com/BostonRocks/status/340441513643372544
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