Saturday Night Live Recap: Shane Gillis Humors the Base
Briefly

The article discusses comedian Shane Gillis and the impact of his controversial firing from Saturday Night Live in 2019. Despite initial setbacks, Gillis has found success with a dedicated fanbase and a thriving podcast. The writer reflects on their skepticism towards Gillis and his appeal, finding his comedy inaccessible and geared towards a niche audience. Although they approached the episode with low expectations, it unfortunately did not alter their perspective. The piece captures the tension between Gillis's humor and its broader implications in the political and social landscape.
When I hear about comedian Shane Gillis, it's like when someone talks to me about New England for too long: my eyes glaze over because that is not my business.
It seems like Michael's sentiment still stands, I will say that it is impressive to leave a job unceremoniously and be welcomed back so emphatically.
I watched some podcast clips beforehand, which I found incomprehensible. But perhaps this episode would surprise me.
It did not change my opinion, and I did not really have fun, but it met my expectations, which were low.
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