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Anyone who was surprised by Shane Gillis' ESPY monologue probably shouldn't have been

Comedian Shane Gillis delivered a controversial opening monlogue at the ESPY's on Wednesday night, though nothing was said that shouldn't have been expected.

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Comedian Shane Gillis hosted the ESPYs on Wednesday night, delivering an opening monologue that was, not unexpectedly, divisive. Gillis' comedic style has always been edgy, observational humor and he's unafraid to push the envelope.

But for anyone who has watched Gillis' standup comedy, his set at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles was tame by comparison. And yet, there was plenty of outrage over the set.