Since the early 2000s, the family of deceased Robert Kardashian, the man known for his legal counsel on the OJ Simpson murder trial, has always been in the limelight. Always on the cover of tabloids, their lives are constantly interesting to the public. People can't stop watching their hit reality TV show "Keeping Up With the Kardashians." Normally, celebrities fade in and out, becoming more or less present in the media over time, but the Kardashians are constantly present, and people just can't seem to get enough of them. This didn't just happen by chance; Kris Jenner created an empire.
No matter how tasteless Kris Jenner can be, she is one heck of a businesswoman. She takes advantage of every single opportunity to make a pretty penny. Remember the time she talked about her bladder incontinence on the show and became a spokeswoman for pantyliners? Kris even made money off of that.
The family keeps itself in the spotlight by constantly showcasing its inner family issues. Among the several family members, there is always some kind of scandalous drama going on that people want to hear about. Moments most people would never dream of sharing with the public are broadcasted on television, like when the reality show's camera crew filmed Kris Jenner asking her 16-year-old daughter why she was on birth control. Nothing is too personal for this family to share with the world. While celebrities often face constant paparazzi attention, there are things they can do to keep certain things private and stay off of magazines as much as possible. Celebrities have reps that speak to magazines, and the Kardashians' reps appear to have plenty to share with the press. Members of the Kardashian family are constantly doing interviews and making appearances to stay relevant in the public eye.
Not only are the Kardashians' lives full of drama, they can also be entertaining to watch. The family lives a life of luxury. The things they do and places they see are fascinating to many people. Their strewed concept of reality, while nauseating to some, offers an escape from your own reality.
Regardless of what you think about the Kardashians, there is no denying that they won't be backing out of the spotlight any time soon. If watching "KUWTK" brings you some kind of joy or entertainment, good for you. You're watching for entertainment, not to gain worldly knowledge or hear about international affairs. As long as you're not becoming a Kardashian yourself, you shouldn't lose too many brain cells while watching.
