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STOP calling people "a Karen"

385 replies

PaperwhiteTheFriendlyGhost · 24/03/2025 07:50

Why are people so lazy and ignorant? Ironically they use it in some instances to berate someone for a perceived insult. Maybe this should be on Pedants' Corner, I don't know.

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Notsuchafattynow · 24/03/2025 07:57

MixedBananas · 24/03/2025 07:55

Nope. Its use is fine as they use Daren for men who are the "let me speak to your Manager type" paychos as well. I seen more Karens UN the wild then Darens , personally.

As a Woman it doesn't bother me because I don't rage in public at service workers or random citizens.

I've never heard of a Daren, but here Karen waaaaaay too much.

TimeForTeaAndToast · 24/03/2025 07:57

I hate it., It's ageist, racist and sexist and used to silence women just like "mansplaining" is used to silence men. And "snowflake" is used against young people.

MixedBananas · 24/03/2025 07:55

Nope. Its use is fine as they use Daren for men who are the "let me speak to your Manager type" paychos as well. I seen more Karens UN the wild then Darens , personally.

As a Woman it doesn't bother me because I don't rage in public at service workers or random citizens.

ImAChangeling · 24/03/2025 07:55

Yes, I call it out every time, and often people are apologetic when I do. Especially women. Be bold and challenge it!

Wolfiefan · 24/03/2025 07:54

Yes it’s bloody awful.

Augustus40 · 24/03/2025 07:53

Yes and often women saying it.

ChaToilLeam · 24/03/2025 07:52

Absolutely hate it.

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 24/03/2025 07:52

It's become a way to silence women. So far from its original usage. Now if you do anything other than stay meek and silent and take it up the arse in all situations, you're the dreaded Karen.

Zippidydoodah · 24/03/2025 07:51

Yup. I fucking hate it.

Notsuchafattynow · 24/03/2025 07:51

100% I can't stand it. Mgystonic crap.

I call it out when anyone uses it infront of me.