Nikki Glaser sparks outrage with dark SNL monologue on sex trafficking and pedophilia

Nikki Glaser drew backlash on her “SNL” debut for dark jokes about sex trafficking, pedophilia, and rape

Nikki Glaser stunned viewers during her “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut on Nov. 8 with a monologue that touched on some of the most sensitive topics in recent memory, including sex trafficking, pedophilia, rape, and murder.

She opened by calling New York City “Epstein’s original island,” referencing Jeffrey Epstein’s private island, which was used for underage sex trafficking, and joked that friends had told her she has “resting Ghislaine face,” referring to Epstein’s convicted accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell.

Glaser’s nearly 10-minute monologue moved through dark territory with edgy phrasing that amplified the shock factor.

Discussing sex trafficking warnings in women’s bathrooms, she said, “They’re in every stall. They’re in every world language. I mean, English is really tiny, and it’s like, ‘You wish.’ Men’s restrooms do not have these signs. I don’t know what signs you have? You have signs that are like, ‘Want a slave? Text Traffick to 69-69.’”

She also joked about fears in her own 20s, saying, “In my 20s, I just feared good old-fashioned rape. I didn’t think it would be a career.”

Glaser shared personal and provocative anecdotes, including one about her 4-year-old nephew asking to shower with her.

“I was like, ‘What if I molest him?’ She [my sister] was like, ‘Would you?!’ I was like, ‘No! Never. That’s disgusting!’ But that’s what I’d say if I was gonna,” she explained, adding, “Don’t trust anyone! I don’t even trust myself.”

She also quipped darkly about relationships, claiming she was “certain” her boyfriend “will murder me some day” and joked about pedophilia in a hypothetical context: “What if it’s one of those things you don’t know you like until you get in there, and you’re like, ‘Well, this is my thing.’”

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The monologue polarized viewers. Fans of her comedy praised her for not watering down her act, with one tweeting, “Nikki Glaser just had the best SNL monologue since like idk Chappelle maybe.”

Others condemned the performance, calling it “disastrous,” “horrible,” and “unequivocally disturbing,” criticizing her for joking about molestation, rape, and pedophilia on live television.

In addition to her monologue, Glaser appeared in sketches, including “Beauty and Mr. Beast” as Princess Belle and a parody of “The Jennifer Hudson Show.”

Musical guest Sombr performed “12 to 12” and “Back to Friends.” Her SNL debut reinforces her reputation for pushing comedy into uncomfortable, provocative territory, sparking debate over the limits of humor when addressing serious social issues.