Dane Cook's engagement announcement has been met with passionate criticism and mockery online due to the age difference between him and his new fiancée

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Dane Cook, 50, has announced his engagement to Kelsi Taylor, 23, whom he has been dating for five years

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Dane Cook's pair started dating when Taylor was 18 and the comedian was 45, but there are differing reports online as to Taylor's age when they met for the first time

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Dane Cook's set the internet ablaze on Tuesday for the first time in years—and it’s not his jokes that have people talking

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Dane Cook's said, "almost two years" implies they got together at some point in 2017, If the birthday listed for her online is correct, she will turn 18 on October 26, 2016

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Dane Cook was further compared to other adult male celebrities who have previously dated teenagers, including Jerry Seinfeld and Elvis Presley

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Dane Cook has previously spoken out about his admiration for Taylor's ability as a musician, including in the first picture he posted of them together

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