Everything That Upset the Internet This Week
What was the web-o-sphere getting angry about this week? A Kim Kardashian Instagram (again), a four second audio clip and bra sizes. Here’s everything you need to know.
Kim Kardashian promotes appetite suppressing lollipops
THE STORY: Under a super glam—seemingly nude—photograph of herself sucking on a red lollipop, Kim Kardashian wrote to Instagram: “#ad, You guys, @flattummyco just dropped a new product. They’re Appetite Suppressant Lollipops and they’re literally unreal. They’re giving the first 500 people on their website 15% OFF so if you want to get your hands on some…you need to do it quick!#suckit”.
THE REACTION:
Kim Kardashian promoting appetite suppressants. Does she have absolutely no shame? This is incredibly damaging and dangerous. pic.twitter.com/thFTNoCjYA
— Em Sheldon (@emshelx) May 16, 2018
kim kardashian is really almost 40 years old with all the money in the world and she's still out here advertising appetite suppressants to teenagers on instagram
— Katelin (@etherealbunny) May 16, 2018
wow i have lost all respect for Kim Kardashian. promoting appetite suppressants when it’s mental health awareness week?? there are so many people who battle or who have battled with an eating disorder and she is making not eating look like it is “trendy”. disgusting and selfish.
— letice day (@leticeyday) May 16, 2018
RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE RAGE: Kim’s body is a huge part of her image. Would she be famous without her iconic curves? It’s hard to say. Either way, there’s little doubt that many of her loyal followers view her figure as aspirational. Partnering with brands that promise an easy road to looking like a Kardashian is sort of a genius business fit. It’s where most of the Kardashians are making their money: Kylie with her lip kits and Khloe with her “Revenge Body” TV series. These people are in the business of selling unattainable beauty standards.
But just because the manipulation makes sense doesn’t make it right. These are dangerous products that aren’t regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. If you’re looking desperate for Kardashian sister to give you health advice, stick to Kourtney’s feed.
Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty isn’t inclusive enough
THE STORY: After months of anticipation—and more than a few teasers—Rihanna’s new lingerie line officially launched last Friday morning. In the same vain as Fenty beauty, Rihanna set out to create something that is diverse and inclusive, promising to make woman of all “shapes, sizes, and colours” feel beautiful.
Initially, the brand advertised that the bra options would go up to 44DDD. But, now that the site has launched, fans have noticed that the actual cup sizes on the Savage x Fenty website only go up to 44DD.
THE REACTION:
Literally got excited for savage x fenty by @rihanna but the biggest size is a DD ?? so hard to find cute bras in a G that fit well
— Beth Lily (@BethanyLilyA) May 13, 2018
I’m sorry, but Savage X Fenty didn’t dazzle me one bit.
The line claimed to be size inclusive, but cup sizes didn’t go past DD, and the plus lingerie options were limited & minimal.
I love Rihanna, but it was disappointing.— le gros bonnet ? (@SimoneMariposa) May 13, 2018
I'm sorry, what? Savage X Fenty is supposed to be exclusive for all sizes and have a wide range but they only go up to DD? Yet, on the email sign up they listed sizes way bigger than that? That's bullshit. I love Rihanna but I'm honestly pissed off. @rihanna #SavageXFenty
— Cianndra (@CianndraS) May 11, 2018
RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE RAGE: Wait, so does this mean not even Rihanna is perfect?! LOL NOPE! The Queen quickly responded to her distraught followers—on Twitter, of course. “My boobs are too big for @SavageXFenty I’m upset,” a fan shared, complete with a sad face. Promising to leave no woman feeling left out, the brand responded:
Don't worry Em. We are on the beginning and soon there will be more sizes and styles to come ! Don't forget to opt-in to receive all the updates emails from SavageXFenty !
— Savage X Fenty (@SavageXFenty) May 14, 2018
Rita Ora “Girls”
THE STORY: Last week, Rita Ora released her submission for the Song of Summer, a star-heavy track titled “Girls.” The song features four female artists—Ora, Charli XCX, Bebe Rexha, and Cardi B—rapping and singing about hooking up with women. Intended as a celebration of sexual freedom, the song features lyrics such as: “I ain’t one-sided, I’m open-minded, I’m 50-50 and I’m never going to hide it” before heading into the oh-so-catchy chorus, “Red wine, I just want to kiss girls, girls, girls.”
THE REACTION:
So cardi B, Charlixyz Bebe Rexha, & Rita ora all think it’s ok to make a song about getting girls but none of them are LGBTQ? Nah you can’t “be a lipstick for one night” stop appropriating my culture foh this is why straight girls think it’s cute to flirt with us & waste our time
— nicky☘️ (@nicolepotz_) May 10, 2018
rita ora and cardi b made a song about wanting to kiss girls but cardi b is straight, her boyfriend is homophobic, SHE’S transphobic, and she mentioned “scissoring”. scissoring. help me jesus. i hate straight people
— elisha ❁ (@softaIvarez) May 11, 2018
Girls by Rita Ora,Bebe Rexha,Cardi B, Charlie XCX is written by men and not only did the song makes a harmful impact on the LGBTQ+ community, its message reinforces the stigma that bisexual is an experience and is under the male gaze as "girl on girl action, in this essay i will-
— vee ? saw hayley kiyoko!! (@lgbtyourboivee) May 12, 2018
RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE RAGE: This narrative isn’t new to pop culture. It’s the same brand of sexualized girl-on-girl action that had Madonna and Brittany Spears locking lips on stage and Katy Perry singing “I kissed a girl and I liked it.” Naively, most of us thought that in 2018 we were a little more woke—that this male-gaze gimmick to shock and provoke was a thing of the past. It’s important for artists to be open about their sexual identities, and fortunately more and more queer musicians are finding a platform in the industry.
Is “Girls” an example of an experience that’s authentic? It might be. Rita Ora has issued an apology in response to the backlash, saying she has “had romantic relationships with both women and men” and that this is her “personal journey.” She adds that the song was not intentionally meant to cause harm to the LGBTQ+ community.
— Rita Ora (@RitaOra) May 14, 2018
What do you hear: Yanny or Laurel?
THE STORY: On Tuesday morning, social media star Cloe Feldman posted the clip to her Instagram story, asking her followers “What do you hear? Yanny or Laurel.” Some hear one word, others hear the other. It’s very confusing.
THE REACTION:
How is anyone hearing laurel it’s clearly lanny?? I’m CONFUSED https://t.co/8M5LydoM6W
— Mollie (@longlivemollie) May 16, 2018
CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT THE WHOLE THING IS ABOUT LANNY OR LAUREL OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT? IM SO FUCKING CONFUSED HELP-
— Lea ♡ (@moonlight_dolan) May 16, 2018
it’s time pic.twitter.com/1Fruru61kU
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) May 16, 2018
RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE RAGE: Can’t we all just accept that science is weird and move on?!
, a four second audio clip and bra sizes. Here's everything you need to know.
Kim Kardashian promotes appetite suppressing lollipops
THE STORY: Under a super glam—seemingly nude—photograph of herself sucking on a red lollipop, Kim Kardashian wrote to Instagram: "#ad, You guys, @flattummyco just dropped a new product. They're Appetite Suppressant Lollipops and they're literally unreal. They're giving the first 500 people on their website 15% OFF so if you want to get your hands on some...you need to do it quick!#suckit".
THE REACTION:
https://twitter.com/emshelx/status/996671756252393472
https://twitter.com/etherealbunny/status/996605204685615104
https://twitter.com/leticeyday/status/996707164558319616
RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE RAGE: Kim's body is a huge part of her image. Would she be famous without her iconic curves? It's hard to say. Either way, there's little doubt that many of her loyal followers view her figure as aspirational. Partnering with brands that promise an easy road to looking like a Kardashian is sort of a genius business fit. It's where most of the Kardashians are making their money: Kylie with her lip kits and Khloe with her "Revenge Body" TV series. These people are in the business of selling unattainable beauty standards.
But just because the manipulation makes sense doesn't make it right. These are dangerous products that aren't regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. If you're looking desperate for Kardashian sister to give you health advice, stick to Kourtney's feed.
Rihanna's Savage x Fenty isn't inclusive enough
THE STORY: After months of anticipation—and more than a few teasers—Rihanna's new lingerie line officially launched last Friday morning. In the same vain as Fenty beauty, Rihanna set out to create something that is diverse and inclusive, promising to make woman of all "shapes, sizes, and colours" feel beautiful.
Initially, the brand advertised that the bra options would go up to 44DDD. But, now that the site has launched, fans have noticed that the actual cup sizes on the Savage x Fenty website only go up to 44DD.
THE REACTION:
https://twitter.com/BethanyLilyA/status/995807242963312643
https://twitter.com/SimoneMariposa/status/995456885770760193
https://twitter.com/CianndraS/status/994836750907465728
RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE RAGE: Wait, so does this mean not even Rihanna is perfect?! LOL NOPE! The Queen quickly responded to her distraught followers—on Twitter, of course. "My boobs are too big for @SavageXFenty I'm upset," a fan shared, complete with a sad face. Promising to leave no woman feeling left out, the brand responded:
https://twitter.com/SavageXFenty/status/995981372907929601
Rita Ora "Girls"
THE STORY: Last week, Rita Ora released her submission for the Song of Summer, a star-heavy track titled "Girls." The song features four female artists—Ora, Charli XCX, Bebe Rexha, and Cardi B—rapping and singing about hooking up with women. Intended as a celebration of sexual freedom, the song features lyrics such as: "I ain't one-sided, I'm open-minded, I'm 50-50 and I'm never going to hide it" before heading into the oh-so-catchy chorus, "Red wine, I just want to kiss girls, girls, girls."
THE REACTION:
https://twitter.com/nicolepotz_/status/994695087807483910
https://twitter.com/softaIvarez/status/995038036906991618
https://twitter.com/lgbtyourboivee/status/995128154598584321
RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE RAGE: This narrative isn't new to pop culture. It's the same brand of sexualized girl-on-girl action that had Madonna and Brittany Spears locking lips on stage and Katy Perry singing "I kissed a girl and I liked it." Naively, most of us thought that in 2018 we were a little more woke—that this male-gaze gimmick to shock and provoke was a thing of the past. It's important for artists to be open about their sexual identities, and fortunately more and more queer musicians are finding a platform in the industry.
Is "Girls" an example of an experience that's authentic? It might be. Rita Ora has issued an apology in response to the backlash, saying she has “had romantic relationships with both women and men” and that this is her “personal journey.” She adds that the song was not intentionally meant to cause harm to the LGBTQ+ community.
https://twitter.com/RitaOra/status/996056537733959680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vulture.com%2F2018%2F05%2Fhayley-kiyoko-takes-issue-with-rita-oras-new-song-girls.html&tfw_site=vulture
What do you hear: Yanny or Laurel?
THE STORY: On Tuesday morning, social media star Cloe Feldman posted the clip to her Instagram story, asking her followers “What do you hear? Yanny or Laurel.” Some hear one word, others hear the other. It's very confusing.
THE REACTION:
https://twitter.com/longlivemollie/status/996701758784245761
https://twitter.com/moonlight_dolan/status/996729868846018561
https://twitter.com/chrissyteigen/status/996602396728999937
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