Central Park Karen

[CanIPleaseHaveOne]

Did anyone come across this? It is really worth listening to.

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-story-of-the-central-park-karen/id1570872415?i=1000530855326

I'm sick and tired of people using a pefectly nice name as an offensive sexist insult.

Just don't do it.

There is actual video evidence of what she said. It is crystal clear. As is what she meant by saying it. Whatever she bleats on about in interviews changes nothing, is a pathetic attempt to rewrite the interaction and should be given zero headspace.

No I will not be listening to it. I have no interest in hearing what that racist women has to say about anything.

@aerosocks

I'm sick and tired of people using a pefectly nice name as an offensive sexist insult.

Just don't do it.

I’m also sick and tired of people using offence at “Karen” as an excuse to avoid tackling real issues, such as racism...

Neither is forgivable? Are you for real? Grouping them together as if racism and calling someone a Karen are comparable in any way?

Karen predominantly means a woman who uses their privilege as a weapon against people of colour, that is exactly what she did. You think calling out a racist is as unforgivable as being an actual racist?

Why are some people so keen to defend this woman anyway, she made her bed. Why try to defend someone who’s actions and intent were so clearly shown on camera? Is it because she’s a woman? Or because she’s white?

I see already some people seem more concerned with the name karen being used, and less concerned about the horrible impact of racism on people.

@Makhiaman Agreed, people care more at being called a racist, than tackling racism.

You also missed the previous thread - many posters were defending her simply because she was a lone woman who faced a man in the woods!

Karen predominantly means a woman who uses their privilege as a weapon against people of colour, that is exactly what she did.
Well this is absolute balls. Where on earth have you got that meaning from.?

@MrsPsmalls

Karen predominantly means a woman who uses their privilege as a weapon against people of colour, that is exactly what she did. Well this is absolute balls. Where on earth have you got that meaning from.?

Because that is what it means.

It has since been hijacked by those who use it as an insult against people whose views they disagree with, but that is exactly where Karen stems from.

It has since been hijacked by those who use it as an insult against people whose views they disagree with, but that is exactly where Karen stems from.

So that makes it OK to use then?

@ChardonnaysPetDragon

It has since been hijacked by those who use it as an insult against people whose views they disagree with, but that is exactly where Karen stems from.

So that makes it OK to use then?

If it’s to describe those who use their privilege as a weapon, yes, it is.

And the same does exist for men - Ken.

Stop acting precious over the use of “Karen” and FOCUS ON RACISM!

Why can't do both?

Call out racism and stop using a lazy misogynistic slur?

And pease don't shout at me.

I wish people would just use her real name, it would give those who seek to detract from the real issue of racism no where to go.

@ChardonnaysPetDragon

Why can't do both?

Call out racism and stop using a lazy misogynistic slur?

Because it’s not misogynistic to identify and describe a racist white woman.

OP what did you find interesting about the podcast?

But you said it's evolved and it's used as an insult for people whose opinion you disagree with. It that OK?

Oh and anytime you want to apologise for the shouting.....

@ChardonnaysPetDragon

And pease don't shout at me.

Apologies, wasn’t shouting at you! Just get so fed up of people who are all “oh, but Karen” and ignore the actual issue.

@ChardonnaysPetDragon

Oh and anytime you want to apologise for the shouting.....

I did apologise... give me a second to actually type. I’m not glued to my screen...

That's ok.

No one ignores the issue you bring up, you conflate two issues.

@ChardonnaysPetDragon

No one ignores the issue you bring up, you conflate two issues.

I’m really not.

I see it all the time on MN. The second the word “Karen” is used, people ignore the racist behaviour and focus only on the use of Karen. It’s already evident in this thread.

@MrsPsmalls

Karen predominantly means a woman who uses their privilege as a weapon against people of colour, that is exactly what she did. Well this is absolute balls. Where on earth have you got that meaning from.?

It was created by a white man to publicly criticise his ex wife in great detail.

Anyway. OP I hope you realise that using a normal name as an insult does affect how you come across and whether people will devote time to listen to what you want to say.

All it really shows it that she is a racist and he is a dick.