Ever scroll through celebrity news and catch yourself doing a full-body eye roll?
The Kardashians have built an empire on sharing every detail of their lives. But sometimes, in between the glam and the drama, they drop phrases that remind the rest of us just how different their reality actually is.
I’m talking about those moments when you’re watching from your couch after a 10-hour shift, and someone who’s never worried about rent says something that makes you wonder if they’ve ever met a normal person.
Look, I get it. They work hard at what they do. But there’s a unique kind of disconnect that happens when your idea of struggle involves choosing between two private jets.
1) “Get your f*cking ass up and work”
Kim dropped this gem in 2022 when asked for advice for women in business, adding that nobody wants to work these days.
The internet collectively lost it.
Here’s someone who was born into a wealthy, connected family telling working women that their problem is just not wanting to work hard enough. Critics pointed out that Kim’s success came from privilege and fame rather than just hard work alone.
Most people aren’t lacking work ethic. They’re lacking nannies, personal assistants, and a safety net that means one bad month won’t destroy them financially.
Kim later apologized, saying it wasn’t a blanket statement and she respects how hard women work. But the damage was done. The phrase became shorthand for how out of touch celebrity advice can be.
2) “I feel like I’m raising four kids alone”
In late 2024, Kim opened up about feeling like a single mom despite having help available, saying she feels alone occasionally.
I actually paused my podcast when I heard this one.
The problem wasn’t Kim expressing struggles as a single parent, but equating her experience to average single moms when she has a net worth over $1.7 billion.
Real single parents are doing bedtime, homework, and dinner prep without housekeepers, chefs, or drivers. They’re not choosing between nannies. They’re trying to find childcare they can actually afford.
There’s a difference between feeling emotionally alone and actually being alone in the work. Kim has resources most single parents can’t even imagine.
3) “I don’t have to be walking around like some peasant. I’m royalty!”
Scott Disick said this after being anointed a lord during a trip to England.
The word “peasant” doing some heavy lifting here.
I once spent a weekend in Portland researching food trends for an article. Walking around the city, eating at food carts, talking to vendors, that’s where I found the best stories. But apparently, for Scott, mingling with regular folks is beneath royalty.
The quote became infamous as Scott embraced his new title, treating it like it actually meant something beyond a novelty purchase.
4) “I’m literally built as an athlete”
Kendall explained to Kourtney that every blood test she’s ever had shows she’s above the normal limit of athleticness.
I’m no doctor, but I’m pretty sure blood tests don’t measure “athleticness.”
The quote went viral for all the wrong reasons. TikTokers started using it ironically to describe their complete lack of athletic ability. Which, honestly, is the perfect use for it.
Look, Kendall works out and stays fit. Good for her. But framing it like she’s genetically superior based on blood tests? That’s a stretch even Olympic athletes wouldn’t make.
5) “Honey, would you put a bumper sticker on a Bentley?”
Kim said this about tattoos back in 2009.
The implication being that her body is a luxury vehicle and tattoos are tacky modifications.
I’ve got friends covered in tattoos. Each one tells a story, marks a moment, means something. But in Kim’s world, personal expression takes a backseat to maintaining pristine resale value.
She made this comparison to explain why she’d never get inked. Because apparently, her body is too valuable for permanent art. Unlike us regular Honda Civics rolling around out here.
6) “There’s a lot of baggage that comes with us, but it’s like Louis Vuitton baggage”
Kim used this analogy to describe her family’s drama, suggesting their problems are somehow more desirable.
Most people’s baggage looks like credit card debt, family feuds over money, or processing childhood trauma in therapy they can barely afford.
But sure, let’s compare family dysfunction to designer luggage that costs more than some people’s monthly rent.
The metaphor works if you think problems are more acceptable when they’re expensive. Which, to be fair, might actually be how they see things.
7) “I can’t go shopping around Beverly Hills in this car”
Kim refused to get into Kourtney’s oversized pickup truck, worried about being seen in it while shopping.
The truck worked fine. It just wasn’t the right aesthetic.
When I was starting out as a writer in Los Angeles, I drove a beat-up sedan with a temperamental AC. I took it everywhere, including to interviews in nicer neighborhoods. Because it was my car and I needed to get places.
For Kim, the vehicle didn’t match the Beverly Hills shopping experience she wanted. Which tells you everything about what matters in that world.
8) “I don’t know what frugal means”
During a game where the sisters were asked who was most frugal, Kendall had to ask Kourtney what the word meant.
Frugal. As in careful with money. Budget-conscious. Economical.
While it’s possible Kendall just didn’t know the word, many saw it as evidence she’d never had to be frugal in her entire life.
Most people learn this word young because they have to live it. They clip coupons. They buy store brands. They calculate whether the gas to drive across town for a better deal is worth it.
But when you’ve never had to think twice about money, why would you need the vocabulary for not having enough of it?
9) “If you can fix a problem with money, it’s not really a problem”
Kim shared this perspective on what constitutes a real problem.
Must be nice.
This quote reveals how differently the wealthy view obstacles compared to everyone else.
For most people, money problems are problems. Rent, medical bills, car repairs, these aren’t minor inconveniences you throw cash at. They’re legitimate sources of stress and anxiety.
But in a world where money is abundant, the only real problems are the ones money can’t solve. Which is a pretty privileged position to argue from.
10) “I just went out and bought flats for the first time and I can’t wear them”
Kim told media in 2013 that despite buying flats for the first time that week, she was unable to wear them.
The woman literally couldn’t figure out flat shoes.
I get that she’s known for heels. But acting like flats are this impossible footwear that requires special skills? That’s peak Kardashian energy.
She made this comment while pregnant, which actually would be a great time to embrace comfortable shoes. But comfort clearly ranked below aesthetic.
11) “Costco is a passion. Costco is like a massage”
Kris Jenner compared shopping at Costco to getting a massage.
For a family worth billions, Costco should be unnecessary. But Kris described it as a passion, treating bulk shopping like a hobby rather than a necessity.
Real Costco shoppers are there because buying in bulk saves money over time. They’re calculating unit prices and planning meals around what’s on sale.
The Jenners treat it like a theme park. An exotic adventure into how normal people shop, but with none of the actual financial pressure that makes bulk buying necessary.
12) “I don’t have any cell service here and it’s making me have a rash”
One of the sisters said this during a trip.
The lack of connectivity was causing physical symptoms. A rash. From not having phone service.
I’ve traveled to places without reliable internet. It’s annoying, sure. But claiming it’s giving you a medical condition is absurd.
The quote perfectly captures how dependent the family is on constant connectivity, not just for work but for their entire sense of comfort and normalcy.
Most people can handle a few hours offline. They might even enjoy the break.
13) “This is what Mason and Koko do when they have a sleepover”
Kourtney posted about being excited that her son Mason and Kylie’s daughter had a sleepover, treating it like a novel experience.
Kids having sleepovers isn’t typically newsworthy. But when you’re rich enough that your children have their own separate mansions, I guess cousins spending the night becomes an event.
Regular families don’t need to schedule playdates between cousins living 15 minutes apart. The kids just hang out naturally because they see each other at family dinners and birthday parties in normal-sized homes.
14) “[North] doesn’t like pink or purple. She likes greys, creams, oatmeal colors”
Kim described her two-year-old daughter’s sophisticated color preferences, claiming North preferred neutrals and occasionally added color with her red Air Yeezys.
Two years old.
Most toddlers are happy with whatever doesn’t have food stains on it. They like bright colors because they’re bright. They don’t have opinions about oatmeal tones versus cream.
But when your toddler’s wardrobe costs more than most adults’ cars, apparently she develops designer taste in the womb.
15) “I’ll cry at the end of the day. Not with fresh makeup”
Kim explained her approach to emotional expression, prioritizing makeup preservation over immediate emotional release.
Look, I understand not wanting to ruin your makeup. I’ve held back tears in public because I wasn’t ready to deal with the aftermath.
But framing it as a personal philosophy? That’s some next-level prioritization of appearance over feeling.
Most people don’t have professional glam squads doing their makeup daily. When they cry, they just cry, and then they wash their face and move on.
Conclusion
The Kardashians exist in a bubble so different from regular life that sometimes they genuinely seem confused by how the rest of us live.
Are they entertaining? Absolutely. Do they work hard at maintaining their empire? Sure. But every once in a while, they say something that pulls back the curtain on just how disconnected wealth can make you from everyday reality.
The wild part is they don’t even realize how these comments sound to people working multiple jobs or trying to afford groceries. That’s not malice. It’s just what happens when you’ve never had to think about money in any meaningful way.
And honestly, that disconnect is exactly why we keep watching. Because somewhere between the aspirational lifestyle and the absolutely bonkers comments about peasants and blood tests proving athleticism, there’s a strange kind of entertainment value in seeing just how differently the ultra-wealthy experience the world.
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