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Gym attendance hits record highs as Shane Gillis SNL joke sparks debate
Shane Gillis' SNL joke about women's gym clothes draws backlash as U.S. gym membership reaches 81 million record.
In brief
Shane Gillis' SNL joke about women's gym clothes draws backlash as U.S. gym membership reaches 81 million record. Comedian Shane Gillis' SNL remark on women's gym clothing sparked criticism from celebrities and fans as U.S. gym membership hit 81 million in 2025. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
SNL joke controversy
Comedian Shane Gillis joked about women's gym clothing during Saturday Night Live monologue.
“Look, I'm sorry, there's no other way to describe [it]”
Gym membership record
81 million Americans held gym or fitness facility memberships in 2025, a 5.2% increase from previous year.
Celebrity backlash
Dan Levy called Gillis' comments misogynistic, stating women wearing shorts doesn't make them whores.
“Women wearing short shorts at the gym does not make them whores”
Social media reaction
Ego Nwodim shared Instagram post with caption 'Whore reporting for duty' after Gillis' joke.
“Whore reporting for duty”
Fitness culture shift
More women are entering fitness culture as gym attendance reaches record highs in 2025.
Functional workout clothing
Women wear fitted shorts for comfort, movement and form monitoring during exercise.
Industry response
Sportek claims tight workout clothes prevent injuries and improve performance through mechanical function.
“mechanical function to prevent injuries or improve performance”
The big picture
Comedian Shane Gillis' SNL remark on women's gym clothing sparked criticism from celebrities and fans as U.S. gym membership hit 81 million in 2025.
