Comedian Shane Gillis criticized for comments about women's gym clothing

Comedian Shane Gillis made jokes about women's gym clothing during his Saturday Night Live monologue last weekend. He described women's short shorts as "neon fishing lures," suggesting women wear them to attract men. Several fitness creators responded online. Julia Young and Abby Murphy both posted videos disagreeing with his comments. Women who responded said they choose gym clothes for comfort and practical reasons, not to get attention. Sports bras and shorts help with movement and body temperature during exercise. Many women also said they receive unwanted attention from men at gyms regardless of what they wear. Gillis was fired from SNL in 2019 after making racist and homophobic comments on a podcast, but the show has since invited him back as a host.