‘SNL’ alums David Spade and Dana Carvey react to Shane Gillis controversy
Entertainment Weekly • • entertainment
Key Points:
- David Spade and Dana Carvey expressed confusion over the backlash against Shane Gillis’ controversial SNL monologue, arguing that not everyone needs to publicly respond to the jokes and that they were simply jokes meant to be humorous.
- Gillis faced criticism for his remarks about women’s gym attire, including calling women “dressed like whores” and making crude comments about neon shorts, which many viewers and celebrities found misogynistic, especially amid ongoing conversations about sexual assault and rape culture.
- Schitt’s Creek star Dan Levy condemned Gillis’ monologue as promoting misogyny and called for more men to oppose such content to address the environment contributing to sexual assault.
- SNL’s UK counterpart also criticized Gillis harshly, highlighting the international disapproval of his jokes during his hosting gig.
- Spade noted that SNL’s response to monologues depends on audience reaction, with successful jokes generally being overlooked while failed ones attract criticism, suggesting Gillis’ jokes sparked debate about the boundaries of humor on the show.
