Fans turn on Khloe Kardashian for featuring daughter True and niece Dream in ‘gross and inappropriate’ ad
The 41-year-old reality star recently posted an Instagram video advertising a new dill pickle protein popcorn for her Khloud Foods brand. In the clip, seven-year-old True and nine-year-old Dream sit on a kitchen counter tasting the snack. However, backlash quickly followed, with critics arguing that the product’s branding features suggestive wordplay that is unsuitable for children to be associated with.
Among the phrases that drew the most scrutiny was the slogan: “Not all pickles rise to the occasion, but ours do.” Additional taglines such as “get yourself a better pickle” and references to “good girl” snacks further fueled complaints, with social media users questioning the decision to have young girls appear in the campaign.
Reddit threads and other platforms filled with reactions from concerned fans, some calling the ad “gross” and urging Kardashian to remove it. Others criticized the broader issue of posting children online, arguing that public exposure can be harmful.
Kardashian shares True and her four-year-old son Tatum with NBA player Tristan Thompson. Dream is the daughter of Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna.
The controversy comes amid Kardashian’s ongoing efforts to co-parent with Thompson following their turbulent, on-and-off relationship, which was marred by multiple cheating scandals — including his widely publicized involvement with Jordyn Woods.
In recent interviews and on The Kardashians, Kardashian has spoken candidly about navigating motherhood, co-parenting, and the example she hopes to set for her children. While she has expressed a desire for her kids to see her in a healthy, loving relationship one day, the latest backlash shows that her parenting decisions — especially when shared publicly — continue to draw intense scrutiny.
