Gillis’ SNL Monologue Triggers Backlash Over Gym Attire Comments
Comedian Shane Gillis faced widespread criticism after his third hosting stint on 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL), where he joked that women at the gym 'dress like whores.' The remark, delivered during a monologue about weight loss, drew sharp condemnation from public figures and social media users, particularly in the context of the ongoing national conversation regarding the 2024 Cornell University fraternity sexual assault case. While Gillis also apologized for accidentally swearing during a sketch, the primary controversy centered on the perceived misogyny of his monologue, which critics linked to broader issues of objectification and rape culture.