Kim Kardashian is disappointed that Mumbai is nothing like 'Allahdin's marketplace'. Netizens say, 'US needs education'
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Synopsis
Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian were surprised by the bustling atmosphere of Colaba in Mumbai, expecting it to resemble the marketplace scenes from Disney’s Aladdin. Their misconceptions left netizens baffled, sparking significant online chatter about their lack of preparation and inaccurate assumptions.
By ET Online
A group of high-profile socialites made a stop at the renowned shopping districts of Colaba, Mumbai, before heading to a wedding event.
“I assumed it would look like the marketplace,” Kim remarked earnestly. “But this is just like regular streets.” She elaborated further on her mental picture: "What you see Aladdin going through and stealing some bread from. This is where I thought we were going.”
As the founder of Skims took in the chaotic surroundings, she appeared overwhelmed by the buzzing energy of the location. She seemed particularly startled by the relentless honking of vehicles and the sight of a stray dog casually crossing her path. “Oh! I don’t do unexpected dogs!” she exclaimed in alarm. This led Khloe to quip, “Well, at least there’s a Starbucks here.” Later, in a candid confessional, Khloe humorously summed up their adventure, laughing as she stated, “We’re definitely not in Calabasas anymore.” She added, “Auto-rickshaws zooming past, people staring at us in complete bewilderment, probably wondering: ‘What on earth are these people doing here?’”
The internet was baffled by how two globally recognized, affluent celebrities—with access to an entire team of planners—somehow failed to conduct even a simple online search before arriving in Mumbai. One social media user on X sarcastically commented, “Kim Kardashian strolling through Colaba Causeway in Mumbai, looking disappointed because she thought the markets would resemble Aladdin, is a prime example of why the American education system needs reform.” Meanwhile, a Reddit user chimed in with, “Possibly the most superficial statement she has ever made—and that’s saying a lot.”
Another bemused commenter questioned, “Wait... does she even realize that the city in Aladdin doesn’t actually exist?” Some, however, took a different perspective, speculating that the entire incident was staged. “I’m just going to convince myself that this was scripted and that she doesn’t actually think the Middle East and India are interchangeable. Yes, I know there are people who believe that, but I’d rather assume this was all planned—otherwise, I might lose faith in humanity.”
In the end, Kim and Khloe’s whirlwind visit to Mumbai generated considerable online chatter—not just about their celebrity presence in the city but also about their wildly inaccurate assumptions. While their apparent lack of preparation and Aladdin-inspired expectations left netizens rolling their eyes, it served as yet another reminder of why reality television personalities should not always be taken at face value.
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However, their anticipation of the experience was quite different from what they encountered. Kim candidly shared that she had envisioned the market as resembling the vibrant bazaar depicted in Disney’s 1992 animated film Aladdin, which is set in the imaginary Middle Eastern city of Agrabah rather than in India. “I assumed it would look like the marketplace,” Kim remarked earnestly. “But this is just like regular streets.” She elaborated further on her mental picture: "What you see Aladdin going through and stealing some bread from. This is where I thought we were going.”
As the founder of Skims took in the chaotic surroundings, she appeared overwhelmed by the buzzing energy of the location. She seemed particularly startled by the relentless honking of vehicles and the sight of a stray dog casually crossing her path. “Oh! I don’t do unexpected dogs!” she exclaimed in alarm. This led Khloe to quip, “Well, at least there’s a Starbucks here.” Later, in a candid confessional, Khloe humorously summed up their adventure, laughing as she stated, “We’re definitely not in Calabasas anymore.” She added, “Auto-rickshaws zooming past, people staring at us in complete bewilderment, probably wondering: ‘What on earth are these people doing here?’”
The internet was baffled by how two globally recognized, affluent celebrities—with access to an entire team of planners—somehow failed to conduct even a simple online search before arriving in Mumbai. One social media user on X sarcastically commented, “Kim Kardashian strolling through Colaba Causeway in Mumbai, looking disappointed because she thought the markets would resemble Aladdin, is a prime example of why the American education system needs reform.” Meanwhile, a Reddit user chimed in with, “Possibly the most superficial statement she has ever made—and that’s saying a lot.”
Another bemused commenter questioned, “Wait... does she even realize that the city in Aladdin doesn’t actually exist?” Some, however, took a different perspective, speculating that the entire incident was staged. “I’m just going to convince myself that this was scripted and that she doesn’t actually think the Middle East and India are interchangeable. Yes, I know there are people who believe that, but I’d rather assume this was all planned—otherwise, I might lose faith in humanity.”
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In the end, Kim and Khloe’s whirlwind visit to Mumbai generated considerable online chatter—not just about their celebrity presence in the city but also about their wildly inaccurate assumptions. While their apparent lack of preparation and Aladdin-inspired expectations left netizens rolling their eyes, it served as yet another reminder of why reality television personalities should not always be taken at face value.
