Warning: Discussion of sex trafficking and molestation.
On Nov. 8, Nikki hosted SNL for the first time, kicking off the night with an almost 10-minute monologue that became extremely divisive among fans.
She joked about slavery, while getting her nails done at a salon:
Then, her monologue switched over from jokes about slavery to sex trafficking:
She pointed out that she wasn’t alone with her concerns about trafficking, joking about her interactions with her Gen Z friends:
Finally, Nikki finished the monologue, joking about the awkwardness of taking a shower with her 4-year-old nephew.
When Nikki said her sister asked why, here’s how she jokingly replied:
Nikki’s monologue was met with mixed reactions, with a lot of people finding her jokes distasteful and or unnecessary:
On the flip side, others praised Nikki’s delivery and pushing the envelope with her shocking jokes:
What do you think about Nikki Glaser’s jokes? Is it just typical edgy comedy or did she go too far?
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