As they do every year, the Kardashians celebrated Halloween with multiple costumes across multiple days. With so many people in their family, they have so much wiggle room to be anything– and truly everything–they want.
For a Halloween party, Kim Kardashian decided to channel Pamela Anderson. She shared a bunch of videos of her look on Instagram and Snapchat.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpoWPnhh1wi/?utm_source=ig_embed
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpoNIv5hwwp/?utm_source=ig_embed
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpoxxgFBcGd/
Her BFF Jonathan Cheban–aka FoodGod–came dressed as her Tommy Lee. The two always go in their “couples costumes” together for years.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpoHwhJBaE_/
Kim Kardashian started getting annoyed when all the “young people” at the party didn't recognize who she and Jonathan were supposed to be, so she had Jonathan show everyone a photo.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpoG5lZBcT1/
But, when she saw her friend Stephanie, she complained about how everyone couldn't recognize her–and, used a really offensive word for the people who didn't know. In her Snapchat video, she can be heard using the r-word.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpoIBGEhyN1/
After it was seen by her 120 million followers, people were angry to hear that she would use this kind of word in such a crude and insulting way.
https://twitter.com/laxlacroix/status/1057954232429473792
https://twitter.com/arkandove/status/1057974703950831616
https://twitter.com/karahefflefing1/status/1057965117000835072
https://twitter.com/MarcieATaylor/status/1058000493841022976
Here’s a video of Kim Kardashian calling people the R word because they don’t who she is for Halloween. She also uses the word “anorexic” as a compliment. This is not Okay.
If you get bullied over mental health or your weight, call 24-hour help hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). pic.twitter.com/9M1hMBECBK
— Stephanie Sidley (@StephanieSidley) November 1, 2018
https://twitter.com/bradyshijabi/status/1058117779658825734
@KimKardashian So people that don’t know who you are for Halloween are retarded really!! Smh maybe you should spend time with people with disabilities that way you can show more empathy towards those that are special needs
— Lely (@iam_leslie86) November 1, 2018
https://twitter.com/SipicLucija/status/1058018505797316610
https://twitter.com/madtinggggg/status/1058023584965292032
https://twitter.com/Annalovesdogs1/status/1057965558996574208
So, @KimKardashian thinks the “R” word is appropriate and posted it online. As a Single mother (my boys father passed away) of a child on the Spectrum, I find this offensive. Maybe she should spend a day in our shoes. Try calming down an outburst in public alone. With onlookers.
— Susan (@Sloosh666) November 1, 2018
https://twitter.com/ThatGirlShaeXo/status/1057909467088601089
Since the controversy had hit social media and people were reaching out to Kim Kardashian, dragging her for thinking it was appropriate or okay to use this kind of language at all, she has issued an apology. She told Us Weekly:
“I want to apologize for what I said in a recent video post that is inappropriate and insensitive to the special needs community. I try to learn from my mistakes and this is one of those times. Please know that my intention is always pure, and in this case, it was a mistake. I'm sorry.”
Do better, Kim–millions are watching.