
But they just went to a whole new level of totally fabricated drama to make the media more obsessed with them than ever. Last week, I broke down the details behind the Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna romance, which started years before the Kardashian empire was close to what it is today.
Today, let's break down all of the ways the whooole crew is throwing sticks in their own fire, and watching the flames go up in smoke. And the smoke signals read, "$$$."
Last Friday, Rob drove to pick up his new official girlfriend, Blac Chyna, from Texas because she got into a drunken situation at Austin International Airport. She was arrested, for public intoxication and possession of a drug. But despite all this, she had time to make a brand-new app! (That is in beta, and somehow already No. 1 on the iTunes App Store.)
Upon hearing news of the arrest, Khloé was not impressed. She was, up until two weeks ago, sharing her mansion with Rob.
Damn!! On a Friday kid!!!
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) January 30, 2016
And neither was Kylie. She also had a zing for bro Rob. As we know, Rob is dating Kylie's current (on-and-off) boyfriend Tyga's ex-girlfriend and the mother of his son.
Misery Loves Company. The world needs more love
— Kylie Jenner (@KylieJenner) January 31, 2016
Khloé, who is all about THE family, wanted to add another bit of commentary regarding the incident.
I love you @KylieJenner!! You are always making me smile 😻 I love your soul sister
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) January 31, 2016
Blac Chyna's mother went on social media, seemingly responding directly to Khloé's tweets, quick to defend her daughter. Tokyo Toni said "no shade," but we all see some being thrown. Yes, that is Khloé's mug shot from her own drunken arrest.
And then, of course, Keeper of the Kardashians Kris had to come into play.
#truth#repost@lisarinnapic.twitter.com/HveJmDR81j
— Kris Jenner (@KrisJenner) January 31, 2016
But Kris realized she was wasting a very key opportunity. Rob had conveniently just updated his sock website. Remember that? It's totally fine if you don't. The self-proclaimed "proud mama" is here to show off the newly launched line. Even when she's mad at her son, she's still got to move her pawns around.
OBSESSED with @robkardashian's socks! Follow @arthurgeorge& go to the new site https://t.co/C8UCknBv6A#proudmamapic.twitter.com/whNhOrdAZV
— Kris Jenner (@KrisJenner) February 2, 2016
Meanwhile, Kanye the Soothsayer was basically predicting the future by saying his current wife, Kim, plays nicely with exes.
I’m not into that kind of shit… I like pictures and videos Me and my wife got the kind of love that can turn exes into best friends
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) January 29, 2016
What a coincidence that a few days later, this photo started going viral!
Swingers 🐸☕️ pic.twitter.com/S5AgWlWO7x
— Amber Rose (@DaRealAmberRose) February 2, 2016
Me and Wiz spoke yesterday. Great convo. All positive.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 2, 2016
#Khalifa drops Friday. Hope you Taylors are ready.
— KOE (@wizkhalifa) February 2, 2016
But she doesn't seem mad. In fact, he was just on her Kylie Radio show, being "so funny."
He's so funny https://t.co/ZBf8mGXoXD
— Kylie Jenner (@KylieJenner) January 31, 2016
Kourtney's on the side, but still prodding the growing fire on Instagram.
But someone seems to be missing. Where's Kendall? Oh, there she is. The most low-key sister, who is just trying to maintain her friendships, and meanwhile avoiding all of the above drama.
Gigi is the Gi to my Ken
— Kendall Jenner (@KendallJenner) January 28, 2016
@kendaIIjwnner even our double chins r in love
— Kendall Jenner (@KendallJenner) January 28, 2016
At this point, the Kardashians are just messing with us, I think. The drama with this one family is so deeply knotted and complex that, for an entertainment writer, it's almost too good to be true.
It's like going down a rabbit hole full of hair extensions, well-placed relationships, and fake Twitter feuds. And hella self-promotion.
They make themselves too available to us in order to make us never. stop. forgetting. about. them.
The terrifying part? It works.
I'm not going to act like this doesn't fascinate me. #thatselfie👀 https://t.co/NEowsMu2IT
— Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) February 2, 2016
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