Alright y’all, it’s happening. Kim K thought she was just striking a pose with a Tesla Cybertruck and a cute lil’ robot for a high-fashion shoot — but the internet had other plans. Now, the queen of curated glam is smack dab in the middle of a PR tornado, and it’s not pretty.

We’re talkin’ refund requests, angry fans, and a whole lotta “what were you thinking?” energy flooding her socials.

Let’s unpack the hot mess, one contour line at a time.

The Photoshoot That Lit the Fuse

So here’s what went down: Kim posted a set of images from her Perfect Magazine shoot. Standard stuff, right? Except in the pics, she’s chillin’ next to a Tesla Cybertruck and one of Elon Musk’s creepy Optimus bots. You know, the same Cybertruck that’s been catching serious heat lately…

And boom — the internet exploded. But not in the good, “Kim just broke the internet” way. More like “girl, read the room” chaos.

Musk Drama + Nazi Salutes = Bad Vibes

See, it’s not just about the truck. Elon’s been on a PR rollercoaster from hell lately:

That weird-ass Nazi salute moment at Trump’s inauguration (yeah, that happened)
Massive layoffs from his DOGE department (a.k.a. firing half of Washington)
Protesters hitting up Tesla dealerships like it’s Black Friday for moral outrage

And now Kim’s out here posting thirst traps with the Cybertruck like none of it exists? Yikes.

Fans: “We’re Out.”

If Kim expected her fanbase to just ooh and aah like always, well… that didn’t happen.

Here’s a sample of the digital dragging she got in her comments:

“Never buying Skims again. I’m kinda sick to my stomach rn.”
“BRAND SUICIDE.”
“You really thought this was the move?”
“You’re siding with a man who gutted public jobs and stood next to a dictator. Cool story.”

Some fans even started posting videos destroying their Skims gear. Like full-on, “burn it down” energy. We’re talking refunds, returns, and closet purges.

It’s giving… oops.

When Timing Is Everything (And Yours Sucks)

Defenders rushed in to say the photos were taken back in November 2024 — way before Elon’s political antics hit DEFCON 1.

Cool. But the internet doesn’t do context.

This is 2025. We cancel people for stuff they almost did.

So when someone pointed out, “Maybe just… don’t post it right now,” the rest of the internet was like “PREACH.”

Even a well-meaning post can turn into a grenade when you throw it into the wrong timeline.

Kim K’s Track Record of Tone-Deaf Choices

This ain’t her first rodeo in the land of backlash.

Remember when she wished Ivanka Trump a happy birthday right before the election?
Or when she posted a throwback of Melania from the inauguration like it was a #TBT mood board?

It’s like she’s trying to ride the edge of controversy without falling in — but this time? She tripped hard.

The Bigger Problem: Celebrity Disconnect

What this whole mess really exposes is the massive disconnect between ultra-rich celebs and, well, the rest of us trying to keep the lights on.

Like, imagine watching your rent go up, your cousin get laid off by DOGE, and then seeing Kim Kardashian playing dress-up with the same tech that’s literally causing half the outrage?

No thanks.

The optics? Trash.

The damage control? Nowhere to be found.

The people? Not having it.

Musk Stays Quiet (Which Is Wild)

Even Elon hasn’t chimed in. And you know he lives for internet chaos. The fact that he’s staying silent says a lot. Maybe even he knows this isn’t the PR win he thought it’d be.

Or maybe he’s too busy trying to keep the Cybertruck from falling apart. Either way — not a great look.

Skims Might Take a Hit

Word on the street is that Skims is facing a refund wave. Some fans who pre-ordered pieces from the latest drop are trying to cancel. Others are trash-talking the brand in reviews, calling it “Kardashian Techwear for Fascist Barbie.”

And if there’s one thing Kim cares about more than image — it’s sales.

That refund storm could be what finally gets her team to pay attention.

So… What Now?

Kim hasn’t issued a statement. No apology. No clarification. Just silence and perfectly lit selfies.

But the backlash is snowballing, and the longer she waits, the worse it gets.

She could:

Apologize and say the shoot was a mistake.
Use the moment to talk about ethics in branding.
Or, you know, pretend it never happened and hope TikTok moves on to the next disaster.

Spoiler: That last one usually doesn’t work.

Final Thoughts from Someone Who Just Wanted to Scroll in Peace

Here’s the thing. We don’t expect celebs to be activists 24/7. But we do expect them to use some common sense.

And when the world’s in chaos, don’t glamorize the guy helping stir the pot — especially not with a robotic death wagon that might spontaneously combust.

Kim had the platform. She had the power. And she still chose poorly.

So yeah… people are mad. And for once? It’s kinda justified.