Khloe Kardashian is no stranger to controversy in the sun-soaked streets of LA, but recently she's been facing the heat from more than just the California sun. Long before her 'Blackfishing' incident set social media ablaze, Khloe, 41, was under the spotlight for another reason: her parenting choices. On her promotional tour for Khloud protein products, she posted an Instagram reel in February that sent shockwaves through her fanbase.
The Good American co-founder shared a video featuring her daughter, True Thompson, 8, and niece, Dream Kardashian, 9, unboxing Khloe's pickle-flavored protein chips. What stirred the pot wasn't just the flavorful launch but a quip Khloe read from a card. A suggestive pickle joke caught viewers off-guard and drew fire from social media critics who deemed it “inappropriate.”
“Not all pickles rise to the occasion, but ours do,” Khloe read, sparking outrage across the internet with comparisons to a phallus.
The backlash was immediate, with Reddit lighting up like a string of Hollywood lights. Followers took turns expressing their dismay, with one user commenting, "Oh wow this is gross. Also F--KING STOP POSTING YOUR CHILDREN ONLINE." Another user chimed in, "That’s really inappropriate. What is she thinking? That should be taken down and Khloe should know better."
Critics also pointed out Khloe's history of edgy humor, with one saying, "KHLOE should know better?? The same Khloe that made incest jokes and has the filthiest mouth ever?? Lol…" Despite the outcry, the video remained up, leaving many fans divided on Khloe's choice of content.
Barely had the dust settled on the pickle debacle when Khloe found herself at the center of another storm. A Los Angeles billboard showcasing Khloe promoting her Khloud chips captured attention for all the wrong reasons. Her tanned appearance led to accusations of 'Blackfishing' – where individuals alter their appearance to look racially ambiguous or play into stereotypes of being mono-racially Black.
The conversation intensified when a TikTok user’s video went viral, stating, "She’s Khloé, and she’s Black, and she’s back!” while driving past the billboard. This added fuel to the fire, with fans and critics alike discussing Khloe's transformation and its implications. In response to the kerfuffle, Khloe took to TikTok herself, humorously commenting, "I’m crying [crying laughing emojis] what is going on.”
As LA waits to see how Khloe will navigate these turbulent waters, one thing's for sure – the Kardashians never shy away from the spotlight. Whether it’s the glamorous red carpets of Hollywood or the local billboards of Los Angeles, Khloe's name is sure to keep popping up in our feeds.