While millions of Americans are sex in tahi videounemployed and draining their savings in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Kim Kardashian West jetted to a private island for her 40th birthday celebration.
In a Twitter thread, Kardashian West explained what safety precautions she and her guests took — as well as all the fun, exciting activities people who aren't worrying about next month's rent can do.
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"We danced, rode bikes, swam near whales, kayaked, watched a movie on the beach and so much more," she said in the thread's final tweet. "I realize that for most people, this is something that is so far out of reach right now, so in moments like these, I am humbly reminded of how privileged my life is."
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Kardashian West was so humbled by her privilege, in fact, that she let us poors see glimpses into what her $780 million net worth could afford her (including a hideous cake). Perhaps if she was actually humbled, she would've kept the photos private — but this is someone who made her millions showing off her Facetuned lifestyle, so we can't expect much from her.
Rightfully so, people on Twitter called Kardashian out for the tactless posts:
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This isn't the first time we've seen out-of-touch celebs brag about lavish celebrations during the pandemic — and also not the first time we've seen them get ruthlessly mocked. Last month, a copypasta about "summer fun" and going on a private island with others who tested COVID-negative went viral. In similar fashion, Kardashian West's words became a viral copypasta:
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Just as the "summer fun" meme, this copypasta punches up and points out the gross inequality the pandemic only exacerbated. Maybe next time, Kardashian West's photos should stay in her camera roll.