Great job articulating the hypocrisy in her video and supporting your arguments! If the phrase "This kind of person needs to touch grass" does not exist as a classic colloquial form of verbal shaming, then I'd love to hear from Kris where she got her understanding of that phrase since, according to her, her video was not created to shame others and yet she used that phrase.

"I have a positive audience, so I'm not used to criticism." Um... your audience/followers/fans aren't holding you accountable, is what you're saying. They're so blind that they'll excuse your bad behavior. So of course she's upset when people outside of her group say hey, you're doing something wrong. She used to people having this strong parasocial relationship with her where they have to defend her.

I love books, I always have and I've read hundreds of books of all genres, I worked at a large bookstore for many years. I love browsing booktoc/bookstagram. I've seen Kallmekris' video and I wasn't offended at all- some of the recs on booktoc are not great, a bit vapid, shallow or poorly written and have toxic relationships without proper warnings. - I read a booktock reccomendation about a girl who had a romantic sexual relationship with a sentient door - yes 'sentient object romance' is a genre and a popular one that I've seen reccomended - it wasn't for me but I had a laugh and moved on- if it's your thing get that door girl. At the end of the day these books are an escape , some aren't for one person or another - Kris read a genre a popular and widely reccomended atm (romance/hockey romance) that's all over booktoc and she expressed her dislike- I read a popular hockey one and frankly hated it, it was predictable and childish but it's not a genre of romance I typically like. The issue i think revolves around is the ability to differentiate healthy relationships and boundaries vs a fantasy or indulgence we read for fun- I have met people who do take it a bit too seriously and idealize an unhealthy relationship theyve read in a book and perhaps need to take that break from the genre. Also chiming in as someone who has worked at a bookstore young girls are and do read smutty books i was one of them - they walk into the romance section and read them - as parents the covers are misleading they see a cartoon and assume it's fine without checking (which they should it's their responsibility or ask an employee), I read 50 shades of grey /game of thrones when I was like 14 and other romances that were far better written and more raunchy/toxic- no one questioned what I was buying and some of them did have racier covers. End of the day Kris didn't like it she thinks it's weird genre/book, I think religious romance is weird but love dragons, and dark romance, and high fantasy. We like what we like as long as you aren't hurting anyone you do you.

I read a lot of different genres and I do enjoy everything from a cheesy romance, to an epic fantasy story and also smut. But I didn't take any offense in Kris video. As a woman I didn't feel patronized or that she was misogynist in any way. She was poking fun in taking a few examples that stood out of her. And as it is in that type of video, she generalized a few things in an exaggerating way. Sure. But I don't get why people feel so offended now. I see a lot of "but what about..." in many of those reactions ("But what about in shows and movies?" - "But what about GoT?") but that's not really something that can be compared and shouldn't be compared. I also dislike a lot, that many reactions to this talk about "us women", as if guys wouldn't read that kind of books at all? Like. It's ok if someone dislikes something I like. And yeah, I can be a bit upset if they make fun of it. But this Drama stirring is just too much and doesn't do the BookTok scene any favor. I usually like your videos, Kyla. But you also seem a bit personally upset here, which doesn't sit right with me. I'm sorry you feel offended by Kris' opinions and the way she presented it. But I think your (and anybody elses) way of reacting to this is a bit over the top and maybe a bit too caught up in the heat of the moment. I'd have liked your video more if you had been more objective, like I actually expected when clicking on this video, because that's what you usually do xD Also, going on about how Kris should have tagged the people she used the clips of and saying she could have "at least" followed them because that would be "polite" was a bit much for me. It's ok if that's your opinion but the tone you delivered it with was a bit patronizing to me. Not implying that's what you wanted, but just saying how it came across. I think everybody should just chill out.

13:30 she did tell a story about how a kid was reading it, so ya it did happen... lol

As a book lover, I have so many thoughts about this. Number one being: it’s 2025, why are we STILL judging people for what they read?! I’m so sick of hearing “oh you read romance, those aren’t real books”…like what? I genuinely don’t understand it. If you don’t want to read these books, then don’t! What you read or don’t read doesn’t affect me! Let people read what makes them happy, at least they are reading which is such a great hobby. Plus, this felt like more of an attack since she isn’t an avid reader herself. Nobody forced her to read these books. Okay rant over 😅 great video friend!! 🩵

As a librarian, writer, and book reviewer I make sure to think about what genre I’m reading when I’m dealing with a book. Even with genres I’m not familiar with. Yeah, there can still be things about the book I may not like but what Kris is saying is flippant and a bit unfair.

This is strange. I used to go to the library a lot and definitely read some books from horror and sci-fi that were far filthier than some romance. I also feel full body embarrassment reading these scenes, being a married adult woman in my 30s, so I know this isn't my genre. That said, I do enjoy romance books, not all of these are for me. I generally stick to the ones less graphic, which I kinda thought that's why we look to others thoughts on them.

PICK ME!?!? Kris 1 kris is not a pick me 2 she was joking that her way of fun don’t judge 3 kris is one of the most strongest people I know 4 if it wasn’t for kris I would be dead 5 she has been thro a lot 6 something I think all “BOOK LOVERS” DONT JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER IF I SEE CORRECTLY THATS EXSACLY WHAT U JUST DO JUDGE A BOOKE BY ITS COVER

this whole thing is a classic case of who gives a flip. Sex/things of sexual nature, is such a natural thing to explore and if people find enjoyment and community out of it then let a thousand blossoms bloom 🤙

If you like spicy romance i NEEED to know what you thought about this whole thing. Let me know!!!

Stanley has a cup with a handle on the top

I am 32, in massive student debt, and earn 2000 a month while living in switzerland and balancing 70% work (starbucks, usually 10 hour shifts until 10pm) with a full time doctoral position that I PAY FOR. These influencers need to be thankful and shut the f up.

The "go on a walk with only stanley cup" annoys me a little 😆😭

Someone needs to make a parody of these videos with the sleeves over hands, long fake nails and all 😂 Ya'll know all these "guest bathroom" restocking are for their own.

My Queen is baaack! Missed u 😢❤❤❤

If any of these folks higher on the pyramid were actually selling a lot of products themselves, they would be able to successfully continue. The fact is they earn most of their income from those below them selling and bringing in more salespersons.

Holy crap Niki Whiting is a fast talker.

I’m glad she didn’t get the response she was hoping for. She should have edited out the I can’t wait to post this on TikTok part lol.

honestly I completely understand not liking your makeup and washing it off and doing it yourself if youre afraid of confrontation. but making a tiktok slandering the mua?? this is just mean girl behaviour. glad shes getting the backlash lmaoo.

So she could speak up during the trial but not in her wedding day?

Tfw its her fault 100% for not speaking up lmao

I’ve also been wondering if, in the months after the wedding, she and her girlfriends were reminiscing and going over videos - and ended up convincing each other that what actually happened was way terrible and they needed to call out the artist. When what actually happened wasn’t bad at all. (Only argument against that i guess is her comment at the time about not being able to wait to make a tik tok…so…there is that 😬). I just can’t help but see in my head them all sitting around going “yeah, remember that? We totally should call her out. It was awful. Should we? Yeah do it!” 🙄

Unfortunately there's far more low worth low value insecure heifers instead of women who love themselves and know their own worth and value, low worth women seek validation from others because they lack the ability to validate themselves, and sadly that's 95% of the younger generations...instead of having a strong female presence teaching them self respect and self worth, they are attention garden tools...(similar to a rake) 😂

I can't afford a wedding period. She is lucky to book an artist and a venue. She should've taken complete advantage of her services and asked her to fix it.

There’s one reason the parents are in the room and that’s because the husband or boyfriend wants to be able to have a place to go to play video games undisturbed

I can totally imagine being too embarrassed to speak up when you realize you don't love what the artist is doing, not wanting to hurt their feelings or make them feel they wasted their time. But know what I can't imagine? Making a video blaming the artist. Unless they were heinously rude, I would just wash it off and take it as a lesson about learning to speak up for myself - the artist isn't a mindreader and if I didn't communicate that's on me. And _tagging_ them? Talking about how you can't wait to make a video about it? That's just mean girl behavior, imo.

Always jump when I see another upload from you!

Did she mention to her makeup artists she didn't like the makeup?

So ... my mom also does what she calls Junkdrawer RESETS. But what those are, is her emptying the whole thing, sort through what really NEEDS to be kept and then sorting everything into their proper places in the house. I think the only thing that is always in that drawer is a single package of handkerchiefs and a ballpoint pen.

All of this is dumb, but the ice restock, however over the top it may be, is semi-smart because while the shampoos and makeup from the guest bathroom will expire, the ice is just free water. So... not THAT much money wasted (apart from the fruit, the moulds, the trays, the time.... ok I take it back.)

Shoutout to them providing shaving products but not sanitary, like seriously, who would shave when visiting someone as a guest, unless you're staying somewhere for a long time, and at that point, they should buy thier own stuff

I’m legitimately glad about the TikTok ban in the US. This shit is so sinister and idiotic.

It's not for kids. It's for ladies on their period. I bought three 4 packs of full-size chocy bars and kept one of each in the fridge at my own place for when my gf came over. The ladies buy the snacks for themselves. I've ate two out of twelve chocy bars and it's been two weeks. It's mostly women that eat nonsense

@calebhammer needs to get them on his show!!!

So true. Every other video is pushing sales and buy. Buy

my jaw droppedd when i saw that cup collection, that's glorified hoarding at this point

that's not a junk drawer...none of it is "junk" they're all neely purchased items

the tiny verisons of the micelar water is angering me, like why not just buy one big one ?? it's much cheaper more product and you can use it after a guest used it

i bought a knock off stanley at kmart and its has a screw top lid so it doesnt leak. $14 and it does the job!!

do these people have a separate fridge just for ice? thats crazy! I have reduced meat in my freezer. I filled up my ice cube tray today. I do that at least twice a day as its very warm where i leave.

15:45 when Andrew Jenkins sees this stuff (as of now that family has been evicted from their 1 bedroom hovel) is he not ashamed? At all?? My guess is that his addiction keeps him from facing reality

Drew doesnt have a "W-2" job" because that would mean garnishments would actually come out of his check. They can't garnish a gig job like door dash. He should have a regular job and do the gig job for extra cash. In my state child support is based on the income of both parents as if the family has never dissolved ie my ex worked higher paying jobs than I and is responsible for 80% of the medical bills that aren't covered by insurance (that i carry on my kids). They add incomes together and deduct a standard ampunt and bare it on that and the number of children it is due to support. I had to garnish my ex's income because he wasn't paying as agreed and also stopped working often on purpose. He was threatened with jail or probation ans that has since changed. So a "W-2 job" is not wanted because he would actually have to pay for the other child and doesn't want to do that obviously if he did he would have a normal "W-2 job" to support them. Also i geel like he's owed money from this account so that till should be considered in his income towards child support. I heard that he was grimy about how he got the son he has in his care (on TT from an ex of course who also said she was pregnant by him but decided she couldn't have the child because she just had one and they weren't financially able).

I would go on a shopping spree in there guest bathrooms idc. They would buy more anyway