People Are Putting Kylie Jenner In Her Place After A Magazine Asked: “What Are You Doing With Your Life?”
Forbes recently announced that Kylie Jenner built a $900 million empire and was on track to becoming the youngest self-made billionaire in history. Unsurprisingly, a lot of people had some criticisms. Mostly about the fact that it's easy to become a billionaire when you have a massive family inheritance, so "self-made" isn't really the best term to use.
Well, the New York Daily News shared the story on Twitter, but added the question "What are you doing with your life?" at the end. And boy oh boy, they made a big mistake. The internet took to that tweet to prove that you don't have to be a Kardashian to be a successful American and we love it.
We'll Just Be Over Here Sippin The Tea
We're not out here pointing fingers or degrading Kylie's work, but this person does make a valid point. Yes, the Kardashian-Jenner's would have been well off if they only lived off of Robert and Bruce's wealth, but Kim's sex tape changed everything.
Kylie probably wouldn't have sold as many lip kits without the social media following she has thanks to her name.
I Doubt Kylie Jenner Has Her Name On The Moon
You can be a billionaire, but having your name on the moon (twice!) is pretty darn cool. There's something about space that will always fascinate the minds of Americans.
Emory is the lead flight scientist on a NASA program and sings in an Irish choir. Goals.
Helen Is My New Hero
Sometimes the smallest accomplishments can make the biggest difference in someone's life. Helen might not be leading NASA flight teams, but she's set herself a goal to demolish some delicious looking nachos, and I salute her.
Nurses Are Underappreciated
Can we take a moment to shout out all the nurses and doctors across America that work long hours and selflessly care for their patients? It's one of those jobs you don't appreciate enough until you need their help.
This woman, like many others, is not only loving her job, but also is a loving mother and friend.
Can We Please Do More For Our Kids' Teachers?
It's well known that teachers are severely underappreciated, even though they are the shaping the next generation of Americans.
Maybe in return for taking our little devils off our hands for 8 hours a day, we can figure out a way to give them a pay raise.
A Modern Day Robin Hood
If I had to imagine someone who is the exact opposite of Kylie Jenner, it might be this middle-aged lawyer fighting for the people from the good state of Oregon. Sometimes America is so caught up in what's happening in New York and L.A. that we forget about the backbone of the country.
The Daddest Of Dads
Kylie might be a new mom of her daughter Stormi, but she has a ways to go to reach the level of peak-parent that this guy has achieved. He's running Boy Scouts, coaching soccer, and doing it all while being a physician.
This guy definitely knows how to rock a pair of jorts and grill a mean burger.
Fighting The Good Fight
I can't imagine doing anything as important as this person. Not only are they working day and night to cure a disease that tears apart families, but they're doing it often unpaid because they know how important the work is.
People like this are a reminder that money can't buy everything.
Aren't We All?
I feel like getting through the workday is a pretty impressive feat for a lot of Americans. A lot of people do that 9-5 grind after leaving a second job to pay the bills, then stay up all night with a crying child. If the average Joe hates replying to e-mails, just imagine doing it on two hours of sleep.
His Icon Is With Maisie Williams, So I'm Impressed
Not many of us would dare to leave a steady job to pursue a passion. Not only did this guy do that, but he is grateful for the modest life he now lives.
Not only is Jason's strength impressive, but his Twitter icon is a picture of him with Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams holding one of his illustrations. He sounds like a winner to me.
Anyone Who Has Built A Bookshelf Knows This Is An Impressive Feat
I don't care who you are, whether or not you have an engineering degree or if you're Ryan Reynolds. Building IKEA furniture is never an easy task. There are so many different screws, and I always put at least one thing together upside down.
I'd be willing to bet money that Kylie has never built a piece of IKEA furniture in her life.
Defying The Odds
Sometimes a big part of living your best life is surviving a death sentence in the first place. Unless you've been diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, there is no way to relate to this person's perseverance.
A True Snapshot Of America
Nurses and teachers may continuously be underappreciated, but America has always made sure to honor and value their veterans. Fighting for your country is not only selfless, but it's not like many of these people get paid a lot to do it.
Most veterans even pay taxes still. They never stop giving back to their country.
Can You Say Girl Power?
This soon-to-be doctor is hitting every major "first" she can. First African American doctor in the city and her family is nothing to be humble about.
People may think it comes off as bragging, but when the odds are stacked against you, an accomplishment like this is a way bigger deal than selling a bunch of lip liners.
This Kid Has Accomplished More Than Most Adults
When I was 17, I was trying to survive high school and learn how to cook basic meals so I could survive in the world on my own. When Kylie was 17, she was still using her Kardashian fame to get Snapchat followers. Hayden here has us both beat.
And We Thank The MERL Everyday For It
If you don't know about how amazing the Museum of English Rural Life's Twitter account is, I highly suggest you follow them. You wouldn't believe that tweets about farm animals could be entertaining, but they are.
I'm not saying that tweeting about sheep is more impressive than Kylie's empire... but it kind of is.
I'd Love To See Kylie Even Attempt To Backpack Greenland
I'd be impressed with myself if I could accomplish one of these things, and Natalie is out there doing all of them. Women in all walks of life, including Kylie Jenner, are a force to be reckoned with.
But women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields (STEM) are a force that can also build lasers and robots.
Saving Lives And Making People Smile
We all thank the police, firefighters, and EMS workers who come to the rescue in our communities every day, but the middleman directing phone calls are often forgotten.
Being a 911 dispatcher isn't a casual part-time job. They are often the last lifeline for people in a tragic event and can be the difference between life and death.
She Went From Zero Times A Week, To Once A Week
This might not sound like a big deal, but it is. To have silky smooth legs like the women on the Venus commercials, you'd have to shave your legs twice a day. Women get a 5 o'clock shadow too, but on their legs instead of their face.
Shaving takes time and energy that people who are busy driving solar cars across North America just don't have time for.
Asking The Tough Questions
Not to get too serious here, but Gav makes a pretty good point. At what point did we start valuing people more just because of their wealth, when most of us will never be millionaires?
All these responses to the New York Daily News' tweet prove that you don't need to be a millionaire cosmetic mogul to live an incredible life.
