(Noun) A Phillies-Karen is a middle-aged to older woman with the classic soccer mom, suburban look—think stiff shirt-butch haircut, pearl-clutching tendencies, statement earrings, and a superiority complex—who behaves with bratty entitlement and petulance. Unlike other “Karens,” a Phillies-Karen specifically targets or terrorizes kids and vulnerable individuals, often by confiscating items meant for them. She’s the living embodiment of a Grinch at the ballpark: greedily snatching joy (and souvenirs) with theatrical flair.
2. A Phillies-Karen is a Grinch who stole Christmas—but now at any venue or societal event—complete with entitlement, theatrics, and self-importance.
Etymology:
Coined after an infamous incident on September 5, 2025, during a Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins game at LoanDepot Park. Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader smashed a home run into the stands, caught by a dad who gave it to his 10-year-old son for his birthday. Enter “Phillies-Karen”: a woman who stormed over, demanded the ball (claiming it was hers), and pressured the father into surrendering it—leaving the boy heartbroken and the crowd outraged. The video went viral, and she instantly became a nationwide symbol of petty entitlement.
2. A Phillies-Karen is a Grinch who stole Christmas—but now at any venue or societal event—complete with entitlement, theatrics, and self-importance.
Etymology:
Coined after an infamous incident on September 5, 2025, during a Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins game at LoanDepot Park. Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader smashed a home run into the stands, caught by a dad who gave it to his 10-year-old son for his birthday. Enter “Phillies-Karen”: a woman who stormed over, demanded the ball (claiming it was hers), and pressured the father into surrendering it—leaving the boy heartbroken and the crowd outraged. The video went viral, and she instantly became a nationwide symbol of petty entitlement.
1. “Looked up, and there she was—the proud Phillies Karen, sashaying off with my nephew’s ice cream cone like she’d just discovered buried treasure.”
2. “Grandma morphed into a Phillies Karen at the buffet, scooping all the mashed potatoes into her purse while the kids were stuck with peas.”
3. “If someone aged 55 screeches ‘That is mine dammit!’ while snatching the last slice of cake at a children’s birthday party, you’ve spotted a wild Phillies Karen in her natural habitat.”
4. “A perfect stranger at the store pulled a temporary Phillies Karen move when she confiscated our toddler’s toy and told us to learn how to parent, before realizing it was playtime for the toddlers.”
5. “Beware the high school lunch-time Phillies Karen teacher who swoops in for your pancakes, declares ownership, then waddles off with two plates like an overstuffed raccoon with nothing for anyone else to eat.”
2. “Grandma morphed into a Phillies Karen at the buffet, scooping all the mashed potatoes into her purse while the kids were stuck with peas.”
3. “If someone aged 55 screeches ‘That is mine dammit!’ while snatching the last slice of cake at a children’s birthday party, you’ve spotted a wild Phillies Karen in her natural habitat.”
4. “A perfect stranger at the store pulled a temporary Phillies Karen move when she confiscated our toddler’s toy and told us to learn how to parent, before realizing it was playtime for the toddlers.”
5. “Beware the high school lunch-time Phillies Karen teacher who swoops in for your pancakes, declares ownership, then waddles off with two plates like an overstuffed raccoon with nothing for anyone else to eat.”
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by anonymous November 7, 2020
Get the KAREN mug.A rotten, wretched old lady. Someone's grandmother who is way beyond expiration and/or should be put into a nursing home.
A nasty old woman who treats you like dirt.
A nasty old woman who treats you like dirt.
Did you hear what that old woman said to me? Seriously, Gramma Karen?!
My boyfriend's Gramma Karen has it out for me. Every time I see her, she always has something rude to say.
My boyfriend's Gramma Karen has it out for me. Every time I see her, she always has something rude to say.
by Amanda KKK P December 12, 2010
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Get the Crazy Karen mug.A woman, usually middle aged and white, with an entitled, privileged and demanding attitude who usually asks to “speak to the manager” to get her way. Karen is usually racist, an anti-vaxxer, a soccer mom with multiple kids, rude to working-class staff and/or sporting a particular bob cut hairstyle. While usually this archetype, Karen can also refer to any woman who acts privileged and entitled in addition to being hypocritical and having a double standard.
Some Karen demanded to speak to the manager because she claimed the drive thru worker’s cornrow haircut was unprofessional and “unacceptable”
by WyldOzzy August 13, 2021
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by Pastelgirl August 10, 2022
Get the Karen mug."May I speak to the manager????????????????"
"Uh... no, because he's sick"
"I NEED TO SPEAK TO HIM ASAP."
"MA'AM-"
"Hey Karen, rocking that short blonde haircut?"
"I NEED TO SPEAK TO THE-"
"I am the manager."
"Uh... no, because he's sick"
"I NEED TO SPEAK TO HIM ASAP."
"MA'AM-"
"Hey Karen, rocking that short blonde haircut?"
"I NEED TO SPEAK TO THE-"
"I am the manager."
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