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As Kanye West took part in one of his favorite pastimes—walking through an airport—a full-time paparazzo/part-time troll saw the opportunity to gently prod Yeezy into being extra Yeezy on camera. He inquired, "Are you venturing into the fashion industry?" A person who knows enough about pop culture and/or celebrity photo rates to take a picture of Kanye will most likely also know about his longterm relationship with the fashion world (exhibits a, b, c, and d). Add this to the ever-expanding list of Surefire Ways to Tease a Reaction Out of Kanye West.