Kathy Griffin rips Shane Gillis after 'SNL' monologue
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Key Points:
- Kathy Griffin criticized "Saturday Night Live" host Shane Gillis as a "hack" and took issue with a group of male comedians she said share outdated, misogynistic comedic styles.
- Despite her criticism, Griffin defended Gillis' right to free speech following backlash over his joke about women dressing "like whores" at gyms during his SNL monologue.
- Griffin expressed concern over comedians influenced by figures like Joe Rogan, describing their humor as repetitive and rooted in antiquated stereotypes about women.
- Gillis faced previous controversy after being fired from SNL in 2019 for using racist and homophobic slurs, and his recent comments have drawn criticism from celebrities including Ego Nwodim and Dan Levy.
- Griffin emphasized the importance of comedians evolving with the times, acknowledging her own past use of offensive language and her ongoing learning process.
