Kylie Jenner sparks backlash after awkward ‘Legend of Zelda’ comments go viral
The beauty mogul admitted she was still new to the popular gaming franchise after the viral moment
Kylie Jenner is facing online backlash after stumbling through a discussion about the popular video game franchise The Legend of Zelda during a recent appearance on Therapuss with Jake Shane.
The 28-year-old beauty mogul sparked debate on social media after attempting to praise the long-running Nintendo series but struggling to recall character names and game details while speaking about it on the Netflix show.
“Zelda’s like one of the best games… ever,” Jenner said during the conversation before fumbling over specifics related to the franchise.
Realising the mistake, Jenner quickly acknowledged the slip-up and apologised to longtime fans, explaining that she was still relatively new to the gaming series and became confused while trying to describe it.
However, clips from the interview quickly spread across social media platform X, where reactions ranged from amusement to harsh criticism.
“As a Zelda fan, I’m going to kill myself,” one user wrote in a widely shared reaction, while another accused celebrities of trying too hard to appear relatable online.
Despite the criticism, many users also defended Jenner, arguing that casual fans should not be expected to know every detail about a decades-old gaming franchise.
The moment has since become the latest viral internet debate involving the reality television star and entrepreneur, who remains one of the most-followed celebrities in the world through ventures including Kylie Cosmetics.
Jenner has increasingly shown interest in gaming and online culture in recent years, occasionally referencing popular franchises and internet trends during interviews and social media appearances.
Therapuss with Jake Shane is currently streaming on Netflix.