Kim Kardashian, queen of contour and meticulously curated Instagram feeds, is known for doing birthdays bigger than life. So, when the reality star confessed to feeling “tortured” by her recent birthday celebrations, fans were left wondering: what could possibly go wrong at a Kardashian kiddie party?

Turns out, the problem wasn’t so much the glitter and games, but the lack of “me time” that Kim craved. In the latest episode of “The Kardashians,” she lamented to momager Kris Jenner about her less-than-fabulous day.

“I was stuck watching YouTube unboxing videos on my birthday,” Kim complained, listing off a litany of kid-centric activities like a FIFA tournament and a trip to Color Me Mine. “This is not what I wanted to be doing on my birthday!”

“No One Cares About My Dreams”: Kim’s Confession Sparks Backlash

While every parent deserves a break (especially a single mom juggling four kids and a demanding career), Kim’s brutally honest assessment of her birthday rubbed viewers the wrong way. Her confessional, where she dreamed of a locked door, uninterrupted sleep, and unlimited cookies and cream ice cream, ignited a firestorm on social media.

“Okay, I get wanting some alone time, but ‘tortured’? Seriously?” questioned one Reddit user. “It just comes across as tone-deaf when so many parents would love to spend even a few precious hours with their kids.”

Others expressed concern for Kim’s children, particularly North, who might one day see the episode and hear their mom’s less-than-enthusiastic take on celebrating with them

“Imagine thinking you’re having a fun day with your mom, only to find out later she felt ‘tortured’ by the whole thing,” remarked another commenter. “That’s gotta sting.”

Is Kim Really the “Opposite” of Kourtney?

The episode even sparked comparisons to Kim’s older sister, Kourtney Kardashian, known for her more laid-back parenting style.Many fans pointed out Kourtney’s joyous celebration of her birthday with her blended family, highlighting a stark contrast to Kim’s longing for a day off from motherhood.

From “Tortured” Mom to Meme Queen?

Whether you sympathize with Kim’s need for a break or find her comments out of touch, one thing’s for sure: this birthday debacle has secured her spot as a meme queen once again.Fans wasted no time resurrecting Kim’s infamous “Get your f*** ass up and work” quote, twisting it to highlight the perceived hypocrisy of her “tortured mom” persona.

As one Twitter user quipped, “Maybe instead of cookies and cream, Kim should treat herself to a big slice of humble pie.

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