The Kardashian family is known in no small part for the sexy selfies they share all across social media. In fact, a Kardashian sister posing naked or suggestively is basically a part of their brand, and they always find an opportunity to snap a selfie, even if it that opportunity is just that, LOL, you can’t find any clothes that you like this morning. No, really. Kim Kardashian captioned one of her famous suggestive shots, “When you’re like I have nothing to wear,” and we won’t pretend it wasn’t absolutely legendary. Our girl Keeks is by far the queen of the #thirsttrap Instagram pic (sorry, Kylie Jenner — maybe one day it’ll be your turn). But sometimes the timing of their shared shots is, uh, questionable at best.
Because we have to say, we’ve kind of been noticing a trend. When something goes wrong for one of the Kardashian-Jenners, another (or a bunch) of the sisters will band together to posts provocative pics. And it’s been happening for a while now. We’re not sure if this is some kind of brilliant marketing ploy cooked up by Kris Jenner in order to distract from whatever Kardashian krisis is currently blasting through the news cycle or if it’s just honest and true vanity. We wouldn’t be all that shocked if Kourtney Kardashian was on her phone mid-Kendall’s Pepsi ad controversy thinking to herself, “Sorry, but my Instagram is on a schedule and I don’t like to get off track,” as she slips on a bikini and pouts in front of the mirror or whatever.
Whether it’s strategic or selfish, though, it’s a klassic Kardashian move. When there’s scandal in the air, simply take to Instagram, Photoshop your curves to be a little crazier than usual and then do your best to break the Internet. Hey, that’s one way to get your name into the news cycle and your sister’s out of it, right? This family does all they can to protect each other, after all. Below, check out all the times the Kardashians have posted a sexy selfie in the midst of a family crisis.
KYLIE JENNER SHOWS SOME SKIN AFTER KIM WAS ROBBED AT GUNPOINT IN PARIS.
The news broke on October 3, 2016, that Kylie’s big sis had been held at gunpoint and was robbed in her hotel room — and this pic dropped the same day. We’re not sure if Ky was just too busy with her vacation to be bothered or what, but a pic like this definitely got people talking.
KIM KARDASHIAN POSES FOR A PIC AFTER ROB POSTED REVENGE PORN OF BLAC CHYNA.
Kim used her curvaceous figure to draw attention away from her brother — and back to herself — after he posted nude photos and videos of his ex.
Courtesy of Kylie Jenner/Instagram
KYLIE JENNER SHARES A SHOT AFTER ROB POSTS REVENGE PORN OF BLAC CHYNA.
Kylie got in on it, too, posing for a mirror pic. Guess you need the whole family to join in when the scandal involves actual laws being broken.
KHLOÉ KARDASHIAN POSTS A PIC AFTER KYLIE’S PREGNANCY NEWS.
When the news about Kylie’s pregnancy broke, all the sisters stayed mum, but Khloé also stripped down to show off her own (secretly pregnant) shot.
KYLIE JENNER SHARES A SELFIE AFTER HER OWN PREGNANCY NEWS.
Kylie also got in on it, sticking her butt out as far as she could and cinching a robe to try and play it like, “Pregnant? Who, me?” Yes, girl, you. Although this is definitely one way to try and throw off the rumors.
KYLIE JENNER SHARES A SEXY SHOT AFTER THE NEWS OF TRISTAN THOMPSON’S CHEATING.
Now back to her banging pre-baby bod, Kylie used her ample curves to try and pull attention. It’s a nice thought that it was to give Khloé some space — but also maybe she just wanted the spotlight back on herself. That’s just the way this family rolls.