Kim Kardashian Faces Backlash Over Tweet About Flu Weight Loss

Kim Kardashian tweeting about losing weight isn’t particularly surprising, but saying her recent flu was “an amazing diet”? That raised more than a few eyebrows. The reality star tweeted on Wednesday morning that the flu is a great way to lose weight, adding that she dropped six pounds just in time for the Met Gala on May 1. The flu can be an amazing diet. So happy it came in time for the Met lol #6lbsdown— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) April 19, 2017 The reactions to the tweet have been heavily mixed, as a lot of people are noting that the flu can lead to death. @KimKardashian pic.twitter.com/ajDCVxCpjC— Rain Man (@omgRainMan) April 19, 2017 @KimKardashian maybe don't glamorize sickness for weight loss— Tatiana Nassar (@TatianaNassar) April 19, 2017 @Carmen_pov @KimKardashian Is she seriously advocating young girls to get the flu?— #NODAPL (@aldomreyes) April 19, 2017 @KimKardashian People also die, from the flu...but glad you feeling better pic.twitter.com/KaoQi2z9Mp— Kevin Herringbone (@steelyDaniels) April 19, 2017 @KimKardashian Now imagine saying that to your daughter after she gets sick...— kirst the worst (@kirakirst) April 19, 2017 @KimKardashian pic.twitter.com/86ec5nn4sT— isaac (@cabeIIoed) April 19, 2017 @KimKardashian promoting sickness is not OK!— Daeso (@DTLAWOLF) April 19, 2017 The tweet was likely not meant maliciously, though...
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