Khloe Kardashian Faces Backlash for ‘Tone-Deaf’ Bikini Photos During Difficult Period
Reality star Khloe Kardashian recently found herself at the center of backlash on social media. The 39-year-old had posted sultry beach selfies to Instagram, wearing a camouflage swimsuit. However, her caption referencing a past Keeping Up With The Kardashians episode struck the wrong note with many of her followers. With rising death tolls and humanitarian crises occurring, some deemed the timing of her post to be completely inappropriate.
In the pictures, Khloe Kardashian showed off her curves while standing in clear ocean waters. But it was the words she used to describe the photos that caused outrage. She quoted her sister Kourtney Kardashian’s famous line “Kim, there’s people that are dying.” This reference harkened back to an episode where Kim Kardashian’s earring was lost at sea. Fans felt invoking this moment was “tone-deaf” given real-world suffering is widespread. Comments accused Khloe of being detached from the harsh realities many are facing.
The Criticism Continues
On Khloe’s post, dissenters voiced their disappointment. One stated the caption was “gross” considering current events. Others argued she and her family live too sheltered, and don’t understand struggles outside their bubble. Followers who usually support Khloe expressed sadness over what they saw as an insensitive move. While just meant as a pop culture nod, the timing tapped into real pain points for some of her audience.
It remains to be seen if Khloe Kardashian will respond to the backlash surrounding her beach photos. As a high-profile celebrity, she risks appearing detached when real crises are unfolding. For fans who saw her caption as flippant, it may take more self-awareness on issues to regain their trust. Only time will tell how Khloe chooses to address the criticism that met her latest social media post.
