Shane Gillis’s viral monologue on Saturday Night Live sparked outrage among people who were upset about his remarks about women dressing “like whores” at the gym. (READ MORE: Who’s Offended by Shane Gillis?)
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Shane Gillis’ monologue! https://t.co/ky6fVtWBx9
— Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) October 11, 2026
The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss Gillis’s monologue and react to the controversy over his comments. They discuss the lost appreciation for self-deprecating humor and what true gym culture actually is. They also discuss how the backlash to his monologue increased publicity and the power of online hate to make someone, in turn, successful.
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