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Since the controversial phrase entered the public lexicon, nepo babies have gotten a pretty bad rap. (Some deservedly so, as seen in this column.) However, looking back at this year’s wildest, goofiest, and most chaotic micro-scandals, they’re really proven their value in the pop-culture ecosystem on a weekly, sometimes daily basis.
In increasingly depressing times, we need Kourtney and Kim Kardashian fighting over Dolce & Gabbana and Brooklyn Beckham burning a pancake to add some levity to our days. Let’s look back on some of the nepo-baby moments this year that made us laugh or gag the most.