A person, usually a white
woman but the term in not exclusive, who berates employees of their favorite fast
food restaurants and middle-class clothing stores. They can also be spotted in the
wild during a fit of road rage, and they nest in suburban areas, where they often scream at their neighbor's kids for skateboarding in the culdesac. These screams can be heard from miles around, and they often make threats to call the
police or sue an establishment. Karens often complain to city council, and they make a habit of asking to speak to a manager.
Karens are to be avoided at all costs, or videotaped and posted to social media for a good laugh. If encountered, Karens will avoid taking responsibility for their behavior. They are attracted to minivans, clearance sections, and they are often seen speaking to a manager. (Further research is needed on whether this
relationship is mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic. We have a hypothesis this may be parasitic). They will become hostile towards
music, skateboarders, and regular people doing their
job.
Manager: We have to ask you to leave this restaurant please.
Karen: No I dont think so. They got me a small
fry when I paid for a medium, I want a f%$
king refund!
Manager: You also already ate them, so I can't give you a refund, Karen. The
best I can do is give you the difference of what the cost is, that way you paid for the small fries you ate. I have your reciept, and your money. Please take it and go.
Karen: F%ck you and f%ck your
job! I am
never coming back here!
Manager(to coworker): Thank God for that! Make
sure you
get their order right next time so we dont have to do this again, okay?
Coworker: Yes sir, sorry about that. I offered to give Karen medium fries but she already ate the small ones and she was screaming at me and demanding you speak with her.
Manager: I know, its okay.
