The Kardashians promote diet hacks and workout routines often, but Kim Kardashian West went a little too far this time. On Wednesday morning, she took to Twitter to document her recent weight loss. Apparently she’s lost six pounds from having the flu, and the slim down came at the perfect time. “The flu can be an amazing diet. So happy it came in time for the Met lol #6lbsdown,” Kim wrote.
Of course, Twitter was not happy. The tweet was deleted but not before users could call Kim K. out for her insensitivity. People reminded her that the flu is not a new diet trend but, in reality, a life-threatening illness.
@KimKardashian People also die, from the flu…but glad you feeling better pic.twitter.com/KaoQi2z9Mp
— Kevin Herringbone (@steelyDaniels) April 19, 2017
@KimKardashian pic.twitter.com/ajDCVxCpjC
— Rain Man (@omgRainMan) April 19, 2017
The reality star probably didn’t mean any harm, but some users pointed out that her young fans may get the wrong idea.
@Carmen_pov @KimKardashian Is she seriously advocating young girls to get the flu?
— #NODAPL (@aldomreyes) April 19, 2017
@KimKardashian maybe don’t glamorize sickness for weight loss
— Tatiana Nassar (@TatianaNassar) April 19, 2017
@KimKardashian Now imagine saying that to your daughter after she gets sick…
— kirst the worst (@kirakirst) April 19, 2017
Kim is back on Twitter flaunting her flu figure, so I’m not really sure she got the message.
flu got me like… https://t.co/Lu6THLh4V0
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) April 19, 2017
Guess we won’t know until she sends out her next tweet, huh?