Anyone who watches standup on a regular basis - both American and non-American - would know that Dane Cook is pretty sub-par. Monkey battles? It's not even funny, it's just random. If you're going to be random, at least make it funny at the same time. Use talent, you know? Look for stuff by a guy called Radar. Random and talented.

EDIT: And yes, I've heard a lot of his stuff, I was reccomended him by someone who doesn't watch much standup and it sort of showed.

EDIT: I guess he appeals to the people who think that a comedian should be good looking and cool. He has the whole 'punk' look going for him, sort of looking like he should be playing in a band instead of doing comedy. I mean, what's so funny about using an acronym for a swear word or using two fingers instead of one when flipping the bird? It's not. It's just different. I mean, if you want something refreshing and different, then go for him. He's everything your average top class comedian isn't! You know. He's not bad looking, he's not a dweeb on any level, he's not witty, and he's not funny.