Dan Levy expressed his discontent with Shane Gillis’s recent performance on Saturday Night Live and criticized the derogatory remarks made about women wearing revealing attire at the gym. In an Instagram video, Levy condemned the use of the term “whores” to describe women in short shorts as unacceptable.
Gillis had commented on women wearing neon short-shorts at the gym, likening their attire to “artificial bait” and instructing others not to look at them. In response, Levy took to social media to denounce such remarks, emphasizing that derogatory labeling of women as “whores” is misogynistic and contributes to a culture of objectification and disrespect towards women.
Levy, known for his role in Schitt’s Creek and as a former host of SNL, stressed the importance of men speaking out against such behavior, highlighting the role of societal complacency in perpetuating sexual assault against women. He urged for a collective effort to stand up for women’s rights and dignity to combat mistreatment and objectification.
The backlash against Gillis’s comments coincides with ongoing scrutiny over the alleged gang rape involving the Cornell 7, sparking discussions about consent and the cultural environment that enables such incidents. Many SNL fans also voiced disapproval of the joke and questioned the approval process for such content, particularly given the current context surrounding sexual assault issues.
Shane Gillis, no stranger to controversy, faced criticism for his past remarks and has a history of making offensive comments. Despite being dropped from SNL in 2019 for making derogatory statements, he has returned to host the show multiple times, including his latest appearance where his comments about women’s appearance and a subsequent profanity incident stirred further controversy.