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Shane Gillis Draws Criticism After Second ‘SNL’ Hosting Appearance

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Comedian Shane Gillis has faced criticism after his second time hosting Saturday Night Live, known as SNL, this season.

During his opening monologue, Gillis made a joke suggesting a person is 'either gay or Hitler.' The joke drew strong reactions online.

Critics said the joke, along with others, showed signs of misogyny, meaning disrespect toward women. Many viewers felt his comments crossed a line.

Separately, Gillis said a curse word on live television, something known as an F-bomb because it breaks broadcast rules.

The slip happened during a sketch based on Dr. Seuss, the famous children's book author. Live shows usually try to avoid such mistakes.

Gillis later apologized for swearing on air. However, reports suggest that was not the main reason people were upset with him.

Much of the backlash focused on his monologue jokes rather than the accidental curse word.

This is not the first time Gillis has struggled while hosting the show. Commentators say he 'bombed,' meaning his performance did not go well.

SNL is a long-running American comedy program known for sketches, celebrity hosts, and sometimes controversial humor.

The show airs new episodes regularly, often featuring different celebrity hosts each week.

Reaction to Gillis's second hosting stint has sparked wider conversation about his comedy style and its reception by audiences.

Vocabulary10 words

comedian
someone whose job is making people laugh
SNL
a famous American TV comedy show
monologue
a solo speech given at the start of a show
misogyny
unfair treatment or dislike of women
F-bomb
a swear word that breaks TV rules
sketch
a short comedic scene
Dr. Seuss
a well-known author of children's books
backlash
a strong negative reaction from many people
bombed
performed very badly
broadcast
to send out on TV or radio

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1. What caused most of the backlash against Gillis, according to the article?
2. What happened during the Dr. Seuss sketch?
3. True or False: This was Gillis's first time hosting SNL.

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Comedian Shane Gillis has faced criticism after his second time hosting _____ this season.

During his opening _____, Gillis made a joke suggesting a person is 'either gay or Hitler.'

Critics said the joke showed signs of _____, meaning disrespect toward women.

Gillis said a curse word on live television, known as an _____.

The slip happened during a _____ based on Dr. Seuss.

Gillis later _____ for swearing on air.

Much of the _____ focused on his monologue jokes.

Commentators say he _____, meaning his performance did not go well.

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