What is a "Karen"?

[Tobor_8thMan]

We only have 26 characters in our alphabet. We're told not to use the "R" word, the "N" word, the "F" word, the "C" word, etc. Fu*k that BS. What will be left? Maybe "A" and "E" before these too become forbidden?

However, I've recently become aware of others calling folks "Karen". I even saw a "Karen" Halloween mask.

I know I'm old and remember when limp wristed individuals were called "Nancy", but what is a "Karen"?

 

[Growler2020]

It is a stereotypical name associated with rude, insufferable middle-aged white women. Kind of a mutated subspecies of a Soccer Mom. If you are really into depravity, you can search youtube for "Karen Freakout" for a firsthand glimpse into the insanity... Hope this helps!

 

[Tobor_8thMan]

Thanks. My cousin Karen will be p*ssed.

 

[day_trippr]

I don't think there's any age cut-off wrt qualifying for "Karen" status.
All it takes is an insufferable sense of self-entitlement and an over-the-top willingness to express same to anyone within earshot when triggered.

Interestingly, the Census Bureau in their annual list of popular child names said "Karen" has plummeted...

 

[Jayjay1976]

i know a Karen. she royally deserves the title.

 

[betarhoalphadelta]

i know a Karen. she royally deserves the title.

I know a Karen. And her name is actually Karen.

 

[doogie]

I heard that a group of Karens is called a Homeowner Association.

 

[Franktalk]

Everyone knows a Karen...unfortunately.

 

[Jayjay1976]

I know a Karen. And her name is actually Karen.

Same here. When the whole "Karen" thing became well-known, we were all like

Of course, if a man acted like that nobody would feel the need to make up label for it, he'd get away with it as just a personality trait. Sexism in a nut shell.

 

[NGD]

If your wife is white and someone calls her a Karen, does she get to lose her sh*t and act like a Karen because of the racist insult?

 

[Bobby_M]

Incidentally I run into way more men who are Karens just because my customer base is 95% men.

 

[betarhoalphadelta]

Of course, if a man acted like that nobody would feel the need to make up label for it, he'd get away with it as just a personality trait. Sexism in a nut shell.

Disagree. This type of behavior, from a man, would get him labeled a whiny little B.

While agree with you that assertiveness from a man and assertiveness from a woman are often treated very differently by society, being a "Karen" isn't being assertive. It's being an entitled brat.

 

[NTBeer]

My wife is a Karen. Over the years, it's saved me thousands on restaurant checks.

 

[Jayjay1976]

Disagree. This type of behavior, from a man, would get him labeled a whiny little B.

While agree with you that assertiveness from a man and assertiveness from a woman are often treated very differently by society, being a "Karen" isn't being assertive. It's being an entitled brat.

Nicely mansplained

 

[bracconiere]

Dat is we todd did!

wait i thought it was "ted"?

 

[NGD]

Who Ted?

 

[S-Met]

wait i thought it was "ted"?

Doesn't really matter, he is the Sofa King.

 

[bracconiere]

Who Ted?

the people getting this on google searches right now.....and i could say "regarding" that......

 

[bracconiere]

Doesn't really matter, he is the Sofa King.

i am the HBT sofa king! and i can calculate a molor weight! but don't know how to bottle it!

 

[NGD]

Doesn't really matter, he is the Sofa King.

Have to say S-Met, wouldnt have pegged you for a Danger Mouse fan. Solid post.

 

[NGD]

there is very little overlap between hipsters and pot-stirrers.

Its time to choose a side @bracconiere You can’t stir the pot while wearing flannel and a man bun

 

[bracconiere]

Its time to choose a side @bracconiere You can’t stir the pot while wearing flannel and a man bun

i have chosen the closest thing i can to a side..."you guys" at least you talk smack about InBev....i have yet to meet, or find a forum, where i can talk smack about dope cooks, and drug lords.....Sciencemadness is the closest i've come across....and from what i saw they were no where near as helpful....(i did get a good idea from one of them saying it couldn't be that easy though, like my brewing style! )

 

[Kent88]

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