Shane Gillis Shocks SNL Fans with Star Wars Liberal Dig & Risky Bill Cosby Joke—Did He Go Too Far?
Comedian Shane Gillis made a jaw-dropping return to Saturday Night Live on March 1, and let’s say—he did not hold back! Five years after being fired from the show over controversial remarks, Gillis stepped back onto the SNL stage, delivering a monologue that instantly set the internet on fire.
Right from the jump, he dove into political humor, taking shots at Donald Trump and Joe Biden. But what had jaws dropping? He compared liberals to the Sith—the dark and power-hungry villains from Star Wars! “You guys are pretty liberal here. Look, I understand being liberal, dude, it feels good. It’s powerful. It’s too powerful. It’s like the Sith. You, like, lose yourself,” he joked. The crowd responded with a mix of laughs and nervous energy, but Gillis wasn’t done stirring the pot.
Then came the moment that got people talking. While discussing his love for historical documentaries, Gillis threw in a joke about Ken Burns’ Civil War series, calling it “900 hours long” and impossible to finish. But it was his next line that made audiences do a double take: “It’s kryptonite to women. If you put that on, they will fall asleep immediately. That’s a little Cosby tip for you.”
Yep, you read that right. A Bill Cosby reference—on SNL. The crowd’s reaction? A mix of laughs, gasps, and awkward silence.
Gillis’ return to SNL is already reigniting heated debates. Was his monologue fearless comedy—or just plain offensive? Some fans are applauding his unapologetic style, while others are slamming his jokes as tone-deaf. Either way, one thing is clear: Shane Gillis is not afraid to push buttons.
🔥 What do YOU think? Did Gillis cross the line or just do what comedians are supposed to do? Drop your thoughts below!
