During a recent episode of the popular reality series "The Kardashians," Kris Jenner ignited an unexpected firestorm when she toasted to Kim Kardashian, her second eldest daughter, as the family's 'leader'. Simultaneously, her naivety concerning the cost of fast food became a point of amusement.
While celebrating Kim's 42nd birthday, Kris Jenner, the family matriarch, heaped praise on her during an emotional toast. As reported by Entertainment Tonight, Kris asserted, "You're pretty much the leader of this family."
Caught off-guard by this declaration, the Hulu cameras pivoted to Kourtney Kardashian, Kim's older sister, who exchanged awkward glances with her husband, Travis Barker. When asked in a confessional interview if she considered Kim the 'leader' of their clan, Kourtney responded with a lighthearted laugh, "I mean if she wants to be. You know? It's not a cult that I'm following."
Feeling 'honored' by her mother's recognition, Kim, however, asserted that she wasn't prepared to take over Kris's role just yet. "I'm not ready for you to pass the baton. You need at least five more years," said the founder of Skims.
Interestingly, the familial warmth could be veering towards a chill as a potential rift between Kim and Kourtney looms. In the official trailer for the upcoming "The Kardashians" Season 3, Kourtney accused Kim of using her May 2022 wedding for personal gain. Despite this brewing tension, Kourtney still attended Kim's birthday celebration, emphasizing the familial bond and stating, "No matter what is going on between us, we always show up for each other."
On a lighter note, the episode showcased the momager's surprising ignorance regarding the pricing at fast food restaurants. The Kardashians, returning to Los Angeles from a canceled trip to Usher's concert in Las Vegas due to inclement weather, stopped at an In-N-Out Burger joint.
As they ordered meals, Kris handed them several hundred-dollar bills to cover the cost, leading to Khloé's ridicule. She laughingly told People, "My mom gave me $100 [to pay for cheeseburgers]. She tried to give me $300 - I don't think she realized how much fast food restaurants are."
The incident offered a humorous endnote to an episode that explored both the strong leadership dynamics and the lighthearted family banter within the Kardashian family.
