Shane Gillis is learning the hard way that some jokes come with a receipt. During his SNL monologue, the comedian went into graphic detail about what women wear to the gym, even saying he didn’t realize women“just dressed like whores now.”The reaction was immediate and loud, with Dan Levy posting a video calling the joke misogynistic and pointing out how it feeds into a culture of constantly commenting on women’s looks.
But the response that really got people talking came from Gillis’ex-girlfriend, Grace Brassel. She reposted Dan Levy’s video, then followed it up with a gym selfie and a workout video, both captioned with sarcasm clearly aimed at her ex’s monologue. Cecily Strong posted something similar, and celebrities like Jenna Bush Hager and Kathy Griffin also publicly criticized the joke. Gillis has not responded to any of it.
This whole situation is sparking a bigger conversation about comedy, cancel culture, and whether certain jokes are worth the backlash. Some fans say it’s just comedy and people are too sensitive. Others argue that punching down at women’s bodies isn’t edgy, it’s just tired. Either way, the internet has picked a side, and the silence from Gillis is speaking volumes.
What do you think? Was this joke fair game, or did he take it too far?
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