Shane Gillis' 'SNL' Gym Monologue Draws Backlash, a Defense From Dana Carvey and a Parody Joke
Photo: VarietyComedian Shane Gillis drew backlash after opening his Oct. 10 hosting stint on "Saturday Night Live" with a monologue mocking the clothing women wear to the gym. The criticism centered on his remarks about women's workout attire. Dana Carvey, a former "SNL" cast member, said he did not understand the controversy and saw the monologue as a joke. "Saturday Night Live UK" also took aim at the monologue with a raunchy joke. Women have reportedly responded online by posting photos of themselves in revealing workout outfits.
Left-leaning outlets had not reported this story at the time of writing, while alternative/independent and right-leaning outlets had. Variety, the alternative source, leads with Carvey's reaction, quoting his view that the uproar was unwarranted and that he saw a joke. Right-leaning coverage differs in focus. Page Six reports on the "SNL UK" joke and notes the backlash Gillis faced. The Blaze runs an opinion column by John Doyle arguing that women posting revealing gym outfits are proving Gillis' point. All three sources agree on the monologue and the controversy it caused.
How the sides differ Left sources have not covered it; alternative sources feature Dana Carvey's defense, while right sources stress a UK show's joke and a column saying critics prove Gillis' point.
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Variety leads with Dana Carvey's reaction, featuring the "SNL" alum saying he did not understand the controversy and saw the monologue as a joke.
Page Six reports on "SNL UK" mocking the monologue with a raunchy joke, while The Blaze runs John Doyle's opinion column arguing women's responses prove Gillis' point.