Jimmy Kimmel reframes the Kardashians' new show as a PBS war documentary

Jimmy Kimmel reframes the Kardashians&#039; new show as a PBS war documentary — (Image credit: YouTube)

When E! announced that it is unleashing a new Kardashian reality show on the world this summer, the Sturm und Drang was predictable, possibly even justified, but also slightly annoying — there would be no Kardashian shows if people didn't watch Kardashian shows. So credit to Jimmy Kimmel for making his revulsion — with the exception of an unnecessary dig at Bruce Jenner — funny.

Without further ado, the Kardashian conquest of America as a PBS war documentary. --Peter Weber

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.