When last we left the Kardashian mega-opus, Fit Into Your Jeans By Friday, I felt I had said my fair share by applauding the professionals who helped Kim look good in the video, while at the same time, rallying against the marketing machine that feels the need to slap her…..face…..on the cover of a video box.
Evidently, someone named Wes in the Kardashian camp, didn’t feel that it was best left alone. He penned me this note:

I agree with Jennifer Galardi, give Kim a break. Are you dumb enough to think Kim Kardashian actually came up with all this on her own? Not that I’m taking anything away from her, but like Jennifer said, Kim is a marketing tool. Come on man, lighten up.

No Wes. You are the marketing tool. Kim is a very nice, well spoken young woman who has no business being the face of an exercise video. And my problem, young Wes, doesn’t stem from the fact that I can’t “lighten up.” It comes from the fact that, in a tough economy, people are going to spend their hard earned money to watch Kim exercise. If it ain’t about the money, then let her make it part of her TV show and people can get it for free. But the fact is that its all about the Benjamins. Jennifer and Patrick keep her together. Don’t believe me? Check her out on the View (best to fast forward to the 5 minute mark):

She is a lovely young woman but obviously has NO IDEA how communicate in fitness terms. Oh, she looks nice. And folks will want to look like her. But that’s the Emperor’s New Clothes, little Wes. And that is what has me all up in arms. Though I appreciate you taking the time to share your insight.

Meanwhile, not that it’s “pile on Kimmie” time, but I’m not the only one who had an issue with the View. Check this out from our friends at Fit Celeb.