Comedian Shane Gillis expressed disapproval of UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit’s comment about former First Lady Michelle Obama following Hokit’s victory over Derrick Lewis at the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House. During a post-fight interview with UFC commentator Joe Rogan, Hokit claimed that Michelle Obama is a man, which elicited mixed reactions from the audience. Gillis, who attended the event, stated, "I didn’t like that sh--" when asked about Hokit’s remark. Despite his own history of controversial jokes, Gillis reiterated his disapproval of Hokit’s comment. The event was noted as the first UFC event hosted at the White House, described by UFC President Dana White as a one-time spectacle.
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Shane Gillis Critiques UFC Fighter's Comment About Michelle Obama
Comedian Shane Gillis criticized UFC fighter Josh Hokit for making a crude remark about Michelle Obama during a post-fight interview at the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House. Gillis stated he did not approve of Hokit’s comment, despite his own controversial comedic history. The event marked the first UFC event held at the White House.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'crude'
- ✕ loaded language: 'without evidence'
- ✕ loaded language: 'controversial'
- ✕ loaded language: 'racially insensitive'
- ✕ loaded language: 'deranged'
- ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
- ✕ framing: selective emphasis on Gillis's past controversies
- ✕ editorializing: claiming without evidence that Michelle Obama is a man
- ✕ editorializing: continuing to insert what can be viewed as racially insensitive jokes
- ✕ vague attribution: some attendees, others appeared less amused
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WATCH: Shane Gillis rejects UFC fighter’s crude Michelle Obama jab after White House win
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Shane Gillis Critiques UFC Fighter's Comment About Michelle Obama