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Kim Kardashian Intimate Photoshoot with Tesla Robot: Art, Advertisement, or an Out-of-Touch PR Disaster
Kim Kardashian is being viciously criticized now after posing with a Tesla robot and Cybertruck for a Perfect Magazine photoshoot. The images, which featured her in provocative positions, sparked outrage online, with many calling them poorly timed amid growing controversies surrounding Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk.
The Controversial Photoshoot
Kardashian shared the images on Instagram, where she posed intimately with a Tesla humanoid robot and reclined inside a Cybertruck. Instantly viral in all the wrong ways, many eyeballs have found the futuristic theme pretty disturbing, with some even likening it to a "sci-fi nightmare".
Kardashian fans were the first to pounce through derogatory ads once they caught her hinting at a tone-deafness. "They started pointing out that Tesla was facing allegations of unsafe working conditions and Musk's increasing political ties. So very contrasting to the glam of a reality star while real issues face the company."
Public Reaction and Social Media Outrage
Otherwise for this photoshoot, the tone and the timing are so disconnected. A barrage of backlash emerged against Kardashian when the people condemned her apparent insensitivity. Critics pointed out several issues at Tesla regarding working conditions and political associations with Musk. These matters starkly contrasted with the glamorous media world of Kardashian."
The response online was overwhelmingly negative. Users on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram slammed Kardashian, with comments like:
Read the room, Kim. Tesla is under fire, and this is your moment? "It really feels like Kardashian is intentionally trying to ignore everyone. The sort of PR this just seems unwarranted and distasteful."
"This photoshoot feels like a PR stunt for Musk... So disconnected from reality."
"Kim Kardashian must have Tesla stock because this is shameless promotion."
Even former adult star Mia Khalifa jumped on the criticism, calling Kardashian, "A billionaire who ignores all the real-world issues." Some were speculating if this big photoshoot was merely a promotion from Tesla's profits."
Tesla's Ongoing Controversies
The backlash comes at a time when Tesla and Musk are facing multiple challenges, including:
Labor Issues - Tesla has been accused of poor working conditions and anti-union practices.
Political Ties - Musk is alleged to be supporting right-wing policies that have brought him contempt from the general public.
Legal Scrutiny - The company faces lawsuits because of self-driving technology and workplace policy.
Public Protests – Many consumers are calling for a boycott of Tesla products due to Musk’s influence.
Given these considerations, it is certainly understandable why Kardashian's photoshoot raised even more eyebrows.
Kim Kardashian's Connection with Tesla
From being a longstanding admirer of Tesla, Kardashian owns a couple of customized ones. Controversially linking herself with Tesla has appeared on more than one occasion. The other time she was pulled over inside a Cybertruck for illegal window tinting, raising eyebrows on her promotion of the brand.
Silence Amid Backlash
Kardashian remains quiet in the stormy sea of criticism. Meanwhile, many are still debating whether this photoshoot was a mistake or a PR job for Tesla. Despite the uproar, Kardashian has yet to address the criticism. Meanwhile, the conversation continues, with many questioning whether the photoshoot was simply ill-advised or part of a larger promotional strategy for Tesla.