Talk:Shane Gillis

Christina Izzo quotation

Because this seems to be a controversial addition with certain users (namely two or three unregistered users), can we clarify whether the following passage under § 2020–present: Career expansion is WP:DUE? Christina Izzo of The A.V. Club compared his opening monologue to that of Jo Koy's hosting of the 81st Golden Globe Awards writing, "Remember Jo Koy's catastrophic opening monologue at the Golden Globes last month? Shane Gillis gave him some serious competition here." I personally see no issue. 〜 Askarion ✉ 00:16, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

This particular section is unnecessary. It presents an avoidably biased view towards Gillis' SNL appearance through a reference to a person irrelevant to the rest of the article. As a result, the section reads poorly, reduces the objectivity of the article, and serves no purpose to the article as a whole. It would perhaps be appropriate if presented alongside other views on an article dedicated to the episode in which Gillis appears. In the context it currently appears in on Gillis' personal page, it is not needed and the article benefits from its deletion. 114.77.53.91 (talk) 10:21, 1 March 2024 (UTC)

Seems legitimate to include the sourced information regarding his reception of his SNL appearance. The removal is suspect given that it's from one or two unregistered users who have no previous editing history other than repeated attempts to remove the sourced content from the Shane Gillis' page.The One I Left (talk) 17:02, 1 March 2024 (UTC)

How is it legitimate? As noted by two other editors the quotation is unnecessary and comes from a tabloid, not from a reputable source. The section reads poorly as a result of its inclusion. The current passage reads that Gillis "received mixed to negative reviews". This is a much better solution. 49.179.4.43 (talk) 13:02, 2 March 2024 (UTC)

Would you prefer a quotation from a more "reputable" source? The Guardian and NPR are probably more reputable the The A.V. Club and they are also both cited. My issue with the Christina Izzo quote is that I don't think anyone will remember Jo Koy's hosting of the Golden Globes in six months, so it limits the shelf life (WP:RECENTISM). I'm fine with keeping the current quote but I'd also prefer something longer term from a better source. 〜 Askarion ✉ 15:13, 2 March 2024 (UTC)

I actually disagree with the idea that people will forget Jo Koy's monologue. With every awards show this season with a host, there are references to it. I think it'll be referenced from years to come.The One I Left (talk) 15:23, 2 March 2024 (UTC)

Most people don't even know who Jo Koy is. They certainly won't remember their hosting of the golden globes in six months. More importantly, Jo Koy has nothing to do with Gillis.

The inclusion of the Izzo quote adds nothing to the article but certainly subtracts from it. I'm very much inclined to agree with Askarion's idea that we should instead have something longer term from a better source. No idea why people are so passionate about keeping a quote in the article that presents zero new information or evidence. 114.77.53.91 (talk) 08:06, 3 March 2024 (UTC)

The quote seems fine to me. Jo Koy's hosting abilities received widespread media attention. I'm more interested as why as to why a unregistered user is so passionate about removing anything that could be seen as negative on Shane Gillis' page.The One I Left (talk) 17:09, 3 March 2024 (UTC)

I agree with Askarion that this sentence has been provided undue weight. The sentence in question is prefaced by the assertion that there were mixed-to-negative reviews of his hosting at large, so why feature a quote from someone who felt that his opening monologue was "catastrophic"? We also have to ask why the opinions of the other more established, and arguably more reliable sources, are relegated to simple inline citations, while Izzo's opinion was directly quoted? I also agree with Akarion and 114.77.53.91 that to simply reference Jo Koy's Golden Globes appearance isn't very helpful to readers at large who may not watch the Golden Globes or, even if they do, may not remember that performance a year out or beyond.

Having said that, the remedy might be to keep the Izzo quote, while providing direct quotes from some, if not all, of the other sources cited in the preceding sentence. But unless someone is willing to do that, the Izzo quote is being given undue weight and should be removed or relegated to a simple in-line citation, like the rest of the sources currently cited in the preceding sentence.

One last thing: Let's keep the conversation civil. There's no need for ad hominem and questioning other editors' motives. Let's keep it to a discussion about how this sentence may or may not adhere to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines.Marchije•^speak/_peek 19:18, 3 March 2024 (UTC)

I don't believe that this quote provides anything of value that the previous sentence and it's citations don't provide. Furthermore it seems to be reinforcing a specifically negative view point.

In addition it does not seem to conform to wikipedias guidelines for biographies. It does not provide a neutral point of view. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Neutral_point_of_view

Including this quote gives undue weight to one specific reviewers opinion. It also uses recent pop culture history which to a previous users point may or may not be forgotten quickly. If we'd like to leave specific reviews then some counter examples should be provided.

I'd also question the credibility of the AV club, and this specific article, as non tabloid journalism. Since that is largely a matter of opinion I'm listing it last. 50.125.95.153 (talk) 21:16, 5 March 2024 (UTC)

I would also argue SNL review quotes belong more on the SNL page than his. Typically reviews for someone who hosted SNL aren't part of their wikipedia career bio, not sure why he's the exception to the rule. Check out anyone else whoever hosted an SNL episode (whether it got good or bad reviews) as no quotes about their episode or performance in the episode is ever included in that person's Wikipedia page. RealAssJGomezFan (talk) 04:19, 6 March 2024 (UTC)

Alternatives?

I went looking through the other articles for some alternatives to this quote to see if the users who take issue with Izzo's quote like either of these better. I think both pass WP:10YEARS better and are from stronger sources, but again, I'm not torn up about this issue one way or the other:

• "It’s hard to imagine that this muted monologue will impress his fans or enrage his detractors. Again: weak tea." Zach Vasquez, The Guardian
• "[V]iewers got an OK episode that, more than anything, might leave them wondering why a middling talent like Gillis got tapped to host the show in the first place." Eric Deggans, NPR

There aren't a ton of great alternatives, but those are two possibilities. 〜 Askarion ✉ 01:17, 5 March 2024 (UTC)

Those sound like good alternatives to me. Marchije•^speak/_peek 01:25, 5 March 2024 (UTC)

There really doesn't need to be an alternative. The previous sentence "Gillis' hosting received mixed to negative reviews." concisely sums up the issue. There are several sources cited there. The disputed comment could be moved to a citation for that sentence.

This keeps the article more objective (although still somewhat subjective as these are really just opinions anyway) without taking away Christina Izzo as a source (who I'm starting to suspect could be pushing to keep the quote). 50.125.95.153 (talk) 22:33, 5 March 2024 (UTC)

You might consider striking that last comment where you accuse another editor of having a conflict of interest, unless you intend to prove that one of us is actually Christina Izzo in disguise or an associate of hers. 〜 Askarion ✉ 02:09, 6 March 2024 (UTC)

Literally everyone is in disguise. I stand by my suspicion. Its is odd that this obviously bias quote, which was validly deleted, has been returned and now has a discussion. One obvious explanation is that it is personal to someone.

It is a clear case of breaking the neutral point of view guideline.

Also, a suspicion is not an accusation. 50.125.95.153 (talk) 05:22, 6 March 2024 (UTC)

WP:ASPERSIONS makes no distinction between "suspecting" and "accusing". Either way, I've said before, I'm not torn up about this quote's addition, removal, or replacement. I favor replacing it with Vasquez's Guardian quote instead, and I may WP:BOLDLY do so anyway if this discussion ends without consensus. I just don't think it's fair to suggest that the only reason editors are pushing for its inclusion is that Christina Izzo herself is editing the page. 〜 Askarion ✉ 14:53, 6 March 2024 (UTC)

Replacing one biased quote with another is not a good alternative. I think several people have correctly stated that a biography should not have reviews of specific monologues. RealAssJGomezFan "Typically reviews for someone who hosted SNL aren't part of their wikipedia career bio, not sure why he's the exception to the rule."

The best alternative is to simply leave the previous sentence and remove the quote. 50.125.95.153 (talk) 16:38, 6 March 2024 (UTC)

I've removed the quote without replacement per WP:NOCON ("In discussions related to living people, a lack of consensus often results in the removal of the contentious matter, regardless of whether the proposal was to add, modify, or remove it.") while and if further discussions are had, though it seems to me like everyone who cares has said their piece. 〜 Askarion ✉ 13:15, 8 March 2024 (UTC)

Bias

There appears to be a negative bias against Gillis when referring to his SNL monologue. in the interest of fairness either both sides of the argument should be present or have a completely neutral opinion. 92.40.193.173 (talk) 23:19, 4 March 2024 (UTC)

Seconding this. Classy stuff 104.167.165.195 (talk) 17:44, 24 March 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 September 2024

Under Personal life -- "Gillis has been vocal about his struggles with addiction and how challenging recovery is.[41]"

Is there any specific citation to this claim? The current citation is just a compilation related to addiction, but does not appear to include Shane speaking explicitly of his "addiction". I do not believe he identifies as an alcoholic, so this appears to require more evidence Xoik25 (talk) 14:35, 23 September 2024 (UTC)

 Done by Tvfunhouse. 〜 Askarion ✉ 17:07, 23 September 2024 (UTC)

"Coke Magic"

"Coke Magic" is not what Gillis called Skankfest, it's the name of a show he attended at Skankfest. 67.225.70.207 (talk) 06:07, 24 November 2024 (UTC)

Done. SmolBrane (talk) 16:56, 24 November 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 29 December 2024

Add that Shane Gillis has won the 2024 funniest cracker of the year award. 71.115.200.240 (talk) 02:31, 29 December 2024 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. 〜 Askarion ✉ 03:33, 29 December 2024 (UTC)

Notre Dame

Add Notre Dame as sport team he likes. 97.66.210.158 (talk) 07:13, 1 January 2025 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 March 2025

Shane’s weight from when he graduated is incorrect. He was not 125kg . He was 170kg He reffers back to it from his podcast . 2A00:801:79F:BEAC:918:C1FE:AD6D:9AA3 (talk) 21:45, 23 March 2025 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Alpha Beta Delta Lambda (talk) 21:58, 23 March 2025 (UTC)

Potential SA Participation?

It has been said that Shane Gillis was kicked out of West Point because he participated in or actively witnessed a gang rape of an unconscious female. The victim settled out of court and he was dismissed along with others. Is there any merit to this and/or rumors of similar behavior from his hometown/high school classmates? 2600:4040:5B35:9800:0:0:0:1009 (talk) 02:13, 12 August 2025 (UTC)

I couldn't find a written source that verifies this (though of course if it was mentioned in an oral source like a podcast, that would be much harder to search for). I'm having trouble finding reliable sources that even discuss his tenure at West Point. As far as I can tell, he was scouted to play football for them, but the only source that mentions a reason for him leaving (this article from The New Yorker) said that he "realized that he did not enjoy the grueling team workouts" and that he "transferred to a less exacting program at Elon University". 〜 Askarion ✉ 03:28, 14 August 2025 (UTC)

Wow. You wikipideans are nuts. ~2026-31361-17 (talk) 08:04, 26 May 2026 (UTC)

Relationship with Grace Brassel

They broke up.Shane Gillis Splits from Girlfriend Grace Bassel ~2025-32748-85 (talk) 03:50, 11 November 2025 (UTC)

 Done. 〜 Askarion ✉ 14:04, 11 November 2025 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 6 January 2026

Change or remove reference to Gillis's comments about Nick Fuentes as a potential future president. Gillis was clearly joking in the referenced episode of the Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) Podcast. The sources currently cited are not reputable, i.e., they are sensationalist and misleading to those unfamiliar with Gillis's work. The paragraph is clearly attempting to frame Gillis as a supporter of alt-right politics / personalities which is an unsupported conjecture. I believe the author of this section of the page was politically motivated to disparage Gillis's character. ~2026-10862-5 (talk) 10:07, 6 January 2026 (UTC)

 Done I've removed the material in question as the sources seem like gossip coverage of a throwaway remark made on a podcast, and it is WP:UNDUE for inclusion in the article. But I would caution you to please assume good faith and not ascribe nefarious motivations to other editors. Day Creature (talk) 15:30, 6 January 2026 (UTC)

Gilly and Keeves is not a TV show

It shouldn't be treated like a TV show. It's a youtube thing. ~2026-53577-4 (talk) 13:03, 25 January 2026 (UTC)