Kim Kardashian is under fire for posting party pictures with her sisters shortly after her grandmother’s death. Now, before we dive into the moral high ground many have attempted to commandeer, let’s get real. This is classic sensationalism by outlets like CNN and BuzzFeed, eager to capitalize on a well-known celebrity’s mortality to drive clicks. What they fail to consider is the context of grief.

Kardashian claims there’s a rationale behind her timing—something more reasonable than her critics care to acknowledge. But instead of allowing for nuance, these media giants want a spectacle, fueling outrage and fostering division among fans. This is what they thrive on: polarization. It’s easier to vilify Kim than to hold a thoughtful discussion about how people process loss, isn’t it?

Meanwhile, the hypocrisy drips from the same outlets that preach empathy and compassion. How many times have these networks broadcasted celebrity scandals and personal tragedies while reveling in the chaos? It’s rich to suddenly demand Kimberly K. uphold standards of decorum in her personal life, especially when many of these critics wouldn’t dare reveal their own vulnerabilities. Where’s the compassion for her, or anyone who openly grieves in their own way?

In a world where the Kardashians own their narratives, the media should take a step back and reconsider their role—not exploitative gatekeepers, but facilitators of genuine discourse about love, loss, and healing. Until then, we’ll keep watching them trip over their own moral contradictions.