Shane Gillis's SNL Monologue Joke Draws Criticism From Dan Levy and SNL UK Anchor
Photo: The A.V. ClubHow the sides differ Left sources have not covered it; alternative sources focus on SNL UK's on-air response, while right sources focus on Dan Levy's criticism and the backlash's causes.
Comedian Shane Gillis drew widespread criticism after opening his October 10 Saturday Night Live monologue with a joke saying he had been away from the gym so long that he did not know women now dress like prostitutes, using a derogatory term. Actor Dan Levy responded that short shorts do not make women that, and said such jokes help sustain a harmful environment. Ania Magliano, co-anchor of SNL UK's Weekend Update, also addressed the monologue and an accidental expletive Gillis let slip during the broadcast.
Alternative and independent coverage, from The A.V. Club, focuses on the SNL UK Weekend Update response. It describes the monologue as misogynistic and contrasts Magliano's remarks with those of Michael Che. Right-leaning coverage, from the Daily Wire, centers on the online backlash and Levy's criticism, and argues the reaction is about sex as much as about women. Both agree the monologue set off a strong reaction. Left-leaning outlets had not reported this story at the time of writing, while alternative and right-leaning outlets had.
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The A.V. Club leads with SNL UK Weekend Update co-anchor Ania Magliano addressing the monologue and the accidental expletive, framing it against Michael Che's lesser commentary.
The Daily Wire leads with the internet backlash and Dan Levy's criticism, then argues the reaction is about sex rather than only about women.