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Desi Karen 

The "Desi Karen", also known as the "Desi Auntie" by the natives of the Indian subcontinent, is the final evolution of the females of the Desi-ous Human-ous species.

Common way to recognize a "Desi Karen" are by constantly judgmental stares, comparing their children to you (typically in ways that insult their own children), trying to set up random people with their children (a bit rarer though), gossiping, watching dramas, making small thing big deals, and yelling a lot.

The prerequisites for being known as a so-called "Desi Karen" are fluid and not set in stone. Generally, however, they have a few generally accepted requirements.
1. They be at least 30 years old. This is because for most Desis, to become an auntie you need at least 30 years of life experience to piss you off enough to evolve. However, there are exceptions, as there have been cases of Desis becoming Aunties in under 20 years.
2. They have to be women. This one is a given, a Desi man that fits all the above traits in paragraph 2 is just an uncle trying to be hip or something.
3. They have to be Desi. Duh.
"Wow, all my Mom's friends are SUCH Desi Karens!"
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True Karen 

Not to be confused with the typical ‘Karen’ this lady is well dressed, considerate, calm and a lover of pugs. Her loyalty to her family is off the charts!
“Hey Nelly I need to be a True Karen and go hunt down my daughter who has escaped her tent! Grab your wine and leopard print scarf, shits about to get real!!”
True Karen by NellyKelly30 October 17, 2021

Keyboard Karen 

A person who stalks the comment section on social media platforms and harassess anyone with an opinion that could be perceived as different from their own. They are often entitled and speak down to others with a prominent self righteous attitude. When cornered in an argument, they may resort to accusations of bigotry or assume the role of victim.
I commented on a joke last night and a Keyboard Karen spent 2 hours trying to make me feel like a terrible person!
Keyboard Karen by Just Ignore Them December 17, 2021

slack karen 

Slack Karen’s are the busybodies at your office who treat it as their own social media fiefdom. They monitor all channels, insert themselves into any discussion, and argue with you if you post something they disagree with. Most of their work day is spent in arguments and self-started drama

They are usually very liberal but conservative versions exist too. If you call them out on their odious behavior, they’ll DARVO and pretend to leave forever, only for the cycle to restart the next day.
Person 1: Wow, Cynthia is really upset about the recent election results
Person 2: They are upset about everything; they are a Slack Karen. Do not engage with them.
slack karen by Lolwut7 February 23, 2022

Ultimate Karen 

A white woman who works for a law enforcement agency and calls in trivial complaints on her off days
An Ultimate Karen is a white lady who works for the Sheriff’s Office and called in on her day off to report an old man for blocking her driveway with his car
Ultimate Karen by CabooseMJ November 11, 2022

Reddit Karen 

Reddit Karen's are users that get mad, upset, or in general, are disrespectful and/or intolerant of variations with regards to methodology, topics they don't agree with or fit within their definition of a subreddit rules or comments going against their perceived righteousness with respect to what they are commenting on (i.e a post or commenting on a comment from another user.). Engaging with them tends to lead to argumentative responses, name-calling, bullying or harassment via the chat system of Reddit. They will abuse the voting system in bad faith to alter content/comments for personal gain, or to outright stifle discussion, contrary to the intended purpose as stated by Reddit themselves on how the voting system was intended for use. Additionally, they will abuse the "Reddit Cares" messaging system to send you a message for suicide or self-harm to troll you.
"Did you see that rude comment by the Reddit Karen for a post to the Subreddit asking for help?"

"Did you see that Reddit Karen lose it when they were asked for proof of their comment?"

"Just because you don't agree with the facts doesn't make you right. It makes you a Reddit Karen."

"You don't have to act like a Reddit Karen over my observation; I didn't state my claim as a fact, only an opinion."
Reddit Karen by WalterWhitesPhD October 17, 2023