# Shane Gillis Slams Women as Whores on SNL Monologue

> Shane Gillis' SNL monologue called women 'whores' sparking outrage over rape culture.
- Title: Shane Gillis Slams Women as Whores on SNL Monologue | Shortify
- Summary: Shane Gillis' SNL monologue called women 'whores' sparking outrage over rape culture. Shane Gillis' SNL monologue using the term 'whores' for women has…
- Keywords: shane gillis, snl, women, rape culture, comedy, gym, whores, saturday night live, phoebe robinson, hannah jones, dan levy, jessica valenti
- Source: Slate Magazine — https://slate.com/culture/2026/10/shane-gillis-snl-monologue-saturday-night-live-women-joke-controversy.html?via=rss
- Author: Nadira Goffe
- Published: 2026-10-13T20:52:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: shane gillis, snl, women, rape culture, comedy, gym, whores, saturday night live, phoebe robinson, hannah jones, dan levy, jessica valenti
## Shane Gillis' SNL Monologue
Shane Gillis hosted Saturday Night Live this past weekend with a seven-minute monologue.
## Gillis' Gym Joke Sparks Outrage
Gillis called women at the gym 'whores' saying they dress like artificial bait colors.

> I haven’t been to the gym in so long, I didn’t know women just dressed like whores now?
## Gillis' Joke Criticized
Female comedians criticized Gillis for using misogynistic language that dehumanizes women.

> Aren’t we sick of this misogynistic, lazy ass, hack, mediocre, straight, male fucking disdain for women
## Rape Culture Connection
Gillis' comments linked to ongoing national debate about rape culture following Cornell allegations.

> It’s complacency that has created the environment with which women are sexually assaulted
## Jessica Valenti's Critique
Feminist writer Jessica Valenti said Gillis' jokes turn young men into rapists.

> This is what turns young men into rapists
## SNL Platformed Rape Culture
SNL criticized for hosting Gillis during national reckoning on sexual assault.

> They should be fucking ashamed
## Gillis' Other Comments
Gillis mentioned Joe Rogan, Theo Von, and his 'two big fat bitch sisters'.

> I was raised by two big fat bitch sisters who engaged in psychological warfare
## Comedian Defense
Anti-woke comedy fans defended Gillis as a victim of progressive culture.

> Crass comedians are one of today’s most oppressed groups
## Rape Culture Debate
Experts linked Gillis' jokes to broader rape culture discussions in the US.

> The more that men objectify women in the media, the more that other men see them as objects
## Gillis' Career Impact
Gillis previously hosted SNL three times after being fired in 2024.

> He was fired from SNL before the start of the season
## Key takeaway

Shane Gillis' SNL monologue using the term 'whores' for women has ignited backlash over its connection to rape culture.