Dan Levy expressed his disapproval of Shane Gillis’s recent remarks on Saturday Night Live in a video shared on Instagram. While not directly naming Gillis, Levy highlighted a comment made by the comedian during the show’s introduction segment, where Gillis referred to women wearing short shorts to the gym as “whores.”
Gillis criticized the choice of neon short-shorts worn by women at the gym, likening them to the “artificial bait” of a fishing lure, and humorously remarked that men are not allowed to look. In response, Levy condemned the comments, emphasizing that labeling women in such a derogatory way is unacceptable. He stressed that men who engage in such behavior perpetuate misogyny and contribute to a culture that enables sexual assault.
The backlash against Gillis’s remarks coincides with the public outrage surrounding the alleged gang rape by the group known as the Cornell 7 at an Ivy League frat house in 2024. This case has sparked discussions on consent and the societal norms that may have facilitated such a situation.
Levy urged men to stand up against objectification and mistreatment of women, highlighting the importance of challenging toxic narratives that perpetuate harmful behaviors. The ongoing debate around Gillis’s controversial monologue on Saturday Night Live has sparked a broader conversation on accountability and respect towards women in media and society.
Despite facing previous controversies, including being dropped from the SNL cast in 2019 for offensive remarks, Gillis continues to court controversy with his edgy humor. His recent comments on women’s attire and other sensitive topics have reignited debates on the boundaries of comedy and social responsibility in the entertainment industry.