The Woke News Logo

The Woke News

Local Influencer Karen Karadashian's Gender-Fluid Garden Gnome Sparks National Outrage (and a surprisingly lucrative Etsy shop)

January 3, 2025
In a move that has simultaneously delighted the LGBTQ+ community and sent shockwaves through the ranks of the perpetually outraged, social media influencer Karen Karadashian has publicly declared her support for LGBTQ+ rights, accompanied by a photoshoot featuring a gender-fluid garden gnome named Sparkle. The gnome, a meticulously crafted artisanal piece adorned with a rainbow tutu and a tiny, exquisitely painted gender-neutral pronoun pin (they/them), has become the unlikely mascot for Karadashian's new campaign, '#GnomeMoreGenderNorms'.

Karadashian, known for her meticulously curated Instagram feed showcasing avocado toast and the impossibly perfect latte art, took to her platform to announce her commitment to dismantling oppressive gender binaries. "This gnome," she declared in a now-viral TikTok, "represents the fluidity of identity, the beautiful spectrum of self-expression, and the utter absurdity of assuming someone's gender based on their…gardening implements."

The internet promptly exploded. Comment sections across multiple platforms devolved into chaotic debates about the perceived threat posed by gender-fluid gnomes, the inherent immorality of rainbow tutus, and the perceived 'woke agenda' driving everything from the price of gas to the increasing popularity of artisanal sourdough. One particularly irate commenter, identified only as 'MAGA_Gnome_Hater69', reportedly called for the immediate banning of Sparkle and all things sparkly.

However, the backlash hasn't stopped Karadashian, who has cleverly capitalized on the controversy by launching an Etsy shop selling miniature gender-fluid gnomes, each with a unique personality and pronoun pin. Sales have reportedly skyrocketed, proving that even the most outrageously 'woke' of initiatives can sometimes yield surprisingly lucrative results. As Karadashian herself put it, in a post featuring a picture of herself sipping a matcha latte in a pool-float shaped like a giant gender-fluid unicorn: "Turns out, outrage is the new influencer marketing. Who knew?"

Experts have suggested that this entire incident highlights the ever-growing chasm between those who embrace inclusivity and those who fear the slightest challenge to their traditional worldviews. Or maybe it's just a really cute gnome. The jury's still out.
Back to Articles