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Shane Gillis Faces Backlash for ‘SNL’ Monologue Joke About Women’s Gym Attire
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Key Points:
- Shane Gillis faced widespread criticism for a misogynistic joke about women's gym attire during his October 10 "Saturday Night Live" monologue, where he described women dressing "like whores" at the gym.
- The joke sparked backlash from celebrities and social media users, including Dan Levy and Phoebe Robinson, who condemned the remarks as sexist and inappropriate for national television.
- Feminist writer Jessica Valenti highlighted the insensitivity of the joke amid ongoing national conversations about sexual assault, rejecting excuses of bad taste or tone-deafness.
- Gillis also made controversial remarks about his siblings and his hairline during the monologue, further fueling negative reactions.
- Despite previous controversies, including his 2019 firing from "SNL" over racist and homophobic remarks, Gillis has continued to build his comedy career, recently setting a Guinness World Record and starring in Netflix projects.
