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.
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%$king refund!
Manager: You also already ate them, so I can't give you a refund, Karen. The best I can do is give you the difference of what the cost is, that way you paid for the small fries you ate. I have your reciept, and your money. Please take it and go.
Karen: F%ck you and f%ck your job! I am never coming back here!
Manager(to coworker): Thank God for that! Make sure you get their order right next time so we dont have to do this again, okay?
Coworker: Yes sir, sorry about that. I offered to give Karen medium fries but she already ate the small ones and she was screaming at me and demanding you speak with her.
Manager: I know, its okay.
Karen: No I dont think so. They got me a small fry when I paid for a medium, I want a f%$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.
by kagenw01 November 4, 2021
Get the Karenmug. by LEGALISE_PIRACY August 5, 2021
Get the Karenmug. What Mercedes F1 team fanboys call Christian Horner (Red Bull F1 team principal) usually right after Mercedes keep up with their history of being the only team to get into a race and complaining the race is too fast, what not surprising can be considered the pinnacle of Karen attitude in motorsport.
Boohoo boohoo, Red Bull had a 1.82 sec pitstop, make it illegal now FIA!!! Hehe here comes the Karen Horner
by J B10 March 13, 2022
Get the Karen Hornermug. Karen is a commonly known and used word among young people in english speaking countries(primarily the USA & Canada. The name Karen evokes thoughts of repeated entitlement among middle to upper aged women (although occasionally including people as young as early to mid 20s). Karen, as a term, a name and a lifestyle is known and used enough to warrant entire communities to spring up calling out one time freak outs and repeat offenses by these unwarrantedly rude and obnoxious members of society, the most well known of which being r/EntitledKarens on Reddit. Karens will also often play the victim card when called out, either claiming the person they were harassing was doing something to them or desperately seeking the approval of other Karens on facebook for their actions, hoping that the sheer amount of entitled screaming in response to said calling out will get the innocent fast food worker to either get fired or become obedient to what they want. This my friends, is the classic Karen.
This lady keeps stealing my skate board at a public park to give to her own kid because "hE dEsErVeS iT mOrE"... what a Karen...
by fünf February 28, 2021
Get the Karenmug. Rapidly-spreading behavioural disorder marked by inflated sense of self-importance & unwavering belief in deserving special treatment. Condition typically manifests in relentless demands to "see the manager" over trivial issues, an incessant need to complain, & a firm conviction that personal opinions are universal truths; & results in disruptions to social & professional environments, creating tension & stifling cooperation.
The afflicted ("Karens") possess a supernatural ability to detect non-existent customer service violations & are known to demand refunds for items they didn’t purchase. They travel in packs, known as a "Squabble of Karens," often seen in malls, coffee shops, or anywhere with Wi-Fi to fuel their social media rants.
Advanced cases extend beyond stores, leading to workplace disruptions, social isolation, & even public confrontations over perceived slights.
Societal impact includes creating division, hindering progress, & promoting a culture of discord. Online, their self-righteous activism clogs social media with misinformation & cancel-culture campaigns; while in communities, they spearhead NIMBY movements, opposing anything that doesn't align with their narrow worldview.
Professionally, they're notorious for stalling team projects & demanding recognition without merit, ultimately isolating themselves as they wonder why their brilliance isn’t rewarded.
Treatment: A heavy dose of humility, empathy, & exposure to diverse perspectives.
The afflicted ("Karens") possess a supernatural ability to detect non-existent customer service violations & are known to demand refunds for items they didn’t purchase. They travel in packs, known as a "Squabble of Karens," often seen in malls, coffee shops, or anywhere with Wi-Fi to fuel their social media rants.
Advanced cases extend beyond stores, leading to workplace disruptions, social isolation, & even public confrontations over perceived slights.
Societal impact includes creating division, hindering progress, & promoting a culture of discord. Online, their self-righteous activism clogs social media with misinformation & cancel-culture campaigns; while in communities, they spearhead NIMBY movements, opposing anything that doesn't align with their narrow worldview.
Professionally, they're notorious for stalling team projects & demanding recognition without merit, ultimately isolating themselves as they wonder why their brilliance isn’t rewarded.
Treatment: A heavy dose of humility, empathy, & exposure to diverse perspectives.
Her Entitlementa Karenitis (noun) /ɛnˈtaɪtəlmɛnʃəˈkærənˌaɪtɪs/) flared up again when the barista spelled her name wrong on the coffee cup, and she insisted on speaking to the manager to demand a free drink.
by SnarkVader August 14, 2024
Get the Entitlementa Karenitis (noun) /ɛnˈtaɪtəlmɛnʃəˈkærənˌaɪtɪs/)mug. your mom who has that one haircut, wears loose bottom jeans with flip-flops, drives a mini van, is anti-vax, probably had a Monroe piercing at some point, and LOVES speaking to the manager
by Your mom Karen June 3, 2019
Get the Karenmug.