Shane Gillis Reportedly Surprised by SNL Monologue Backlash, Variety Reports
Shane Gillis tells Joe Rogan he expected no heat from his gym-attire bits, according to Variety.
TL;DR
- Variety reports Shane Gillis was surprised by backlash to his October 10 SNL monologue.
- On Joe Rogan, he described the set as a safe C-minus bit focused on self-deprecating jokes.
- Gillis said SNL does not pre-approve monologues for established comedians.
Variety reports that Shane Gillis was caught off guard by the online storm after his October 10 SNL monologue. The set included lines about women dressing a certain way at the gym, which drew quick social-media criticism.
On the November 13 Joe Rogan Experience, Gillis said he had warned the show the material was safe. Variety quotes him describing it as a solid C-minus bit focused on self-deprecating jokes about his own weight.
He added that SNL does not pre-approve monologues for established comedians. The outlet notes he also stated he has no issue with current gym fashion and chalked up the reaction to the current cultural climate.
Variety adds that a later SNL monologue from Inde Navarrette addressed the same topic. The original routine referenced neon shorts and the risk of appearing in background TikToks.
The Tea
One throwaway bit turned into a week-long scroll war because the timing hit a nerve. Gillis walked in thinking he was doing low-stakes crowd work and left wondering why the room flipped. In today’s climate, even a C-minus set can trend for all the wrong reasons.
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