David Spade Tells Critics to Relax as Shane Gillis Faces Backlash

David Spade urges people to 'mind their biz' after Shane Gillis' SNL joke sparks backlash.

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David Spade Tells Critics to Relax as Shane Gillis Faces Backlash

David Spade urges people to 'mind their biz' after Shane Gillis' SNL joke sparks backlash.

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David Spade urges people to 'mind their biz' after Shane Gillis' SNL joke sparks backlash. David Spade says people should stop commenting on jokes and 'relax' after Shane Gillis mocked women's gym attire on SNL. Originally reported by Fox News.

Shane Gillis sparks backlash

David Spade speaking into a microphone while standing on a stage during the Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe.

Shane Gillis mocked women's gym attire on snl, saying they dress like whores with neon shorts.

“I haven't been to the gym in so long. I didn't know women just dress like whores now?”

David Spade defends comedy freedom

Dana Carvey

David Spade says comedians should push boundaries even when jokes don't land, urging people to relax.

“I will say it's almost comical that there's people that say, 'Oh, don't make fun of OnlyFans.'”

Dana Carvey calls it a joke

Dana Carvey calls it a joke

Dana Carvey argues the snl joke wasn't meant to be taken literally and shouldn't be canceled.

“Only 'cause to me, i just saw it as what we call, i'll just say it, a joke.”

Heather Santoro says it needs humor

Heather Santoro, david spade's assistant, insists offensive jokes must still be funny to work.

“The joke has to be actually funny. If you're gonna like call a woman a whore, it's gotta be funny.”

Spade questions double standards

Spade points out double standards in hollywood, asking why some jokes spark outrage while others get a pass.

“Sometimes people just need to mind their biz. Like, we don't need to comment on everything.”

Spade urges people to relax

Spade urges people to relax

Spade tells critics to 'relax' and stop weighing in on everything, saying they should 'mind their biz'.

“Let's all decide what we hate and don't and how about we just relax.”

The big picture

David Spade says people should stop commenting on jokes and 'relax' after Shane Gillis mocked women's gym attire on SNL.

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