Shane Gillis Faces Backlash for ‘SNL’ Monologue Joke About Women’s Gym Attire - TODAY.com
Comedian Shane Gillis is facing significant backlash following an SNL monologue where he made derogatory comments about women's gym attire. Public figures and social media users have criticized the remarks as misogynistic and inappropriate for national television.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing cultural tensions regarding acceptable humor, gendered language, and the standards of live broadcast television.
Standup comedian Shane Gillis has come under fire for delivering what many people are calling a misogynistic joke about the way women dress at the gym during his “Saturday Night Live” monologue. Gillis, who hosted the Oct. 10 episode of the sketch comedy show, began the bit by explaining how difficult it is for him to work out at a health club. “Going to the public gym as a fat guy, especially in New York, is a nightmare, dude. It’s just the hottest gay guys you’ve ever seen. They’re jacked, and they look at me like, ‘Yeah, right.’ I know, dude,” he began. “Also, I haven’t been to the gym in so long. I didn’t know women just dressed like whores now,” he continued. “Look, I’m sorry. There’s no other way to describe — have you seen it? I’ve seen it. The shorts. Have you seen the shorts?
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