A dead meme that has never been funny and is just used to make women feel bad about themselves, controlled, and self-conscious about having an opinion on anything. It's also depressing for girls named Karen who've had to change their names or move schools because of sick people who think using this term is ok.
The meme fell out of favor quickly when people realized their own moms were called Karens for no reason. When women were ruthlessly bullied on the internet because some jerk who wants clout filmed her and tried to portray her in a bad light when she was just trying to live her life. The realization that society hates middle-aged women for existing, women are judged harsher, and this rabid obsessive bullying has no regard for women's humanity from people who spend too much time online and hate women.
Pakistani-American writer, public speaker, and activist Sarah Haider calls the term a "term of abuse" and explains it is used in place of calling women misogynistic slurs and to get away with socially acceptable misogyny.
"The Karen archetype is just the most recent, millenial-sanctioned attempt to keep women in their place," writes Ahmed Pierstorff.
The meme fell out of favor quickly when people realized their own moms were called Karens for no reason. When women were ruthlessly bullied on the internet because some jerk who wants clout filmed her and tried to portray her in a bad light when she was just trying to live her life. The realization that society hates middle-aged women for existing, women are judged harsher, and this rabid obsessive bullying has no regard for women's humanity from people who spend too much time online and hate women.
Pakistani-American writer, public speaker, and activist Sarah Haider calls the term a "term of abuse" and explains it is used in place of calling women misogynistic slurs and to get away with socially acceptable misogyny.
"The Karen archetype is just the most recent, millenial-sanctioned attempt to keep women in their place," writes Ahmed Pierstorff.
I hate when women defend themselves or even open their mouths, so I'm gonna shut her up and try to embarass her by calling her a Karen.
Even the most boring person on earth shouldn't be using the term Karen at this point. It's the most dead joke ever.
Diminutive of Katherine, Karen is a pretty, sweet, and warm name. Let Karens exist in peace.
Even the most boring person on earth shouldn't be using the term Karen at this point. It's the most dead joke ever.
Diminutive of Katherine, Karen is a pretty, sweet, and warm name. Let Karens exist in peace.
by chFree77 December 12, 2023
A term used for people who show rudeness to workers, people who show racism or are anti-vax, etc. The standard image for these people is a middle-aged white woman with particular hairstyle, although it can vary between Karens. they are known for their signature slogan showcasing their rudeness towards workers: "I want to speak with the Manager"
Karen: My kids beautiful!
Her kid:
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Her kid:
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by I NEED TO TOUCH GRASS January 05, 2022
People use the term karen against middle aged women but as a name it's kinda pretty people named karen did nothing wrong and dont deserve to be called middle aged women. People named karen who arnt the stereotype are strong independent and caring. They hate the world but love some other things like family and friends. If you meet a person named Karen dont make manager jokes just be nice for gods sake.
by DefenetionURMOM June 04, 2021
Singular: Karen.
Plural: A homeschool of Karens.
A woman who puts her perceived "reality" above the needs and concerns of others.
A Karen is often narrow-minded, usually unaware of how the world works outside of her personal buble, but always thinks she has the solution if people would just do what she says. This leads to a constant state of entitlement which is how they are most easily recognized.
Many will claim that a Karen is a white woman between 30-50 years of age, but they can be found at any age and any nationality. They are just most common with those particular traits.
Karens can be found on both the extreme left and right political spectrum. On the left you get: aggressive vegans, new age spiritualists, Goop supporters, and organic produce advocates.
While the right is filled with: wealthy stay at home moms who believe their kids can do no wrong, proselytizing evangelicals who believe in prayer over medicine, flat-earthers, Q-anon supporters, and bigots.
Note that all of the above are groups which have a loud and vocal minority. It is part of the selfrighetous belief that they are special because they are part of a small group that is right.
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A group of Karens is known as a homeschool of Karens. Just like a murder of crows or a parlement of owls, the group name “homeschool” describes the characteristics of a Karen.
Plural: A homeschool of Karens.
A woman who puts her perceived "reality" above the needs and concerns of others.
A Karen is often narrow-minded, usually unaware of how the world works outside of her personal buble, but always thinks she has the solution if people would just do what she says. This leads to a constant state of entitlement which is how they are most easily recognized.
Many will claim that a Karen is a white woman between 30-50 years of age, but they can be found at any age and any nationality. They are just most common with those particular traits.
Karens can be found on both the extreme left and right political spectrum. On the left you get: aggressive vegans, new age spiritualists, Goop supporters, and organic produce advocates.
While the right is filled with: wealthy stay at home moms who believe their kids can do no wrong, proselytizing evangelicals who believe in prayer over medicine, flat-earthers, Q-anon supporters, and bigots.
Note that all of the above are groups which have a loud and vocal minority. It is part of the selfrighetous belief that they are special because they are part of a small group that is right.
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A group of Karens is known as a homeschool of Karens. Just like a murder of crows or a parlement of owls, the group name “homeschool” describes the characteristics of a Karen.
One Karen complaining about whether her salad is organic is bad enough. But a homeschool of Karens for Sunday brunch is my own personal hell. - your waiter
by Strait_Literal September 17, 2021
by Zap1300 August 09, 2021
Types of women who mainly have to have a say in everything. They also cause dramatic scenes in stores, public, etc.
They are also called Entitled. They will tend to try to talk to the manager, so its best if YOU are the manager.
They are also called Entitled. They will tend to try to talk to the manager, so its best if YOU are the manager.
Employee: "That lady seems like a Karen.."
The Lady: "PLEASE HELP THIS WOMAN IS ATTACKING ME!"
Employee 2: She's not even hitting you maam.."
The Lady: "PLEASE HELP THIS WOMAN IS ATTACKING ME!"
Employee 2: She's not even hitting you maam.."
by Maii-San March 21, 2022
Corner store Karen called the police on an 8 year old black boy for sexual assault when his backpack brushed her butt in the store
by Edenknowseverything December 03, 2021