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Entitled people have always plagued society since time immemorial. But it was only around the mid-2010s that they were labeled as “Karens” of the wild. 

Fortunately, social media is pervasive enough to put their behavior in the spotlight and hold them accountable. Here are just some of the many documented examples across the internet, proving how badly detached from reality these poor souls are. 

Scroll through and feel free to upvote those that leave you most frustrated from the sheer absurdity.

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    #2

    Karen Time

    A Reddit post about a person's entitlement in demanding to speak to the manager, who turns out to be the owner.

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    Glen Ellyn
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's maddening the power and influence people like this think they have. Nope! We won't let you ruin someone's life just because you think you've been wronged in some way! 🙄

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    #3

    You Would Think They Would Be Nicer After Leaving Church

    A tweet from Ethan about entitled church crowds, highlighting unbelievable levels of entitlement.

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    Ever wondered why, of all names, Karen was picked out to describe a dumb, insufferable person? The origin story is still up for debate, but according to a 2020 article by Cambridge University Press, one possible source traces back to the 2004 film Mean Girls.

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    #6

    A Karen With A Twist Of Jesus

    An entitled person refusing to tip or pay, making a waiter change their order, and earning a Karen reputation.

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    Charlotte
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How would you know your waiter is an atheist? What an odd thing to ask someone at their job

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    One of the characters in the movie was Karen Smith (played by Amanda Seyfried), an oblivious, airheaded blonde who was a member of “The Plastics.” One of her notable scenes was her first introduction to the lead protagonist, Cady Heron (played by Lindsay Lohan), to whom she asked, “If you’re from Africa, why are you white?”

    #7

    Okay, Karen

    A note taped to a car window requests removal of a cross from a religious unity sticker, showing entitlement.

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    Trillian
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Christian community asking for respect to disrespect others

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    #8

    She Was NOT The Bride

    A woman in a gold lace dress shows entitlement, reflecting a 'Karen' reputation.

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    Full of Giggles
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She wouldn’t be a guest either if she wore it to my wedding.

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    #9

    Imagine This Being Your Mom

    A parent's entitlement, complaining about their son's nickname and school, displaying a Karen reputation.

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    According to the Cambridge article, the stereotypical “Karen” look of having an asymmetrical bob cut with blonde highlights may have grown in popularity thanks to the mid-2000s reality TV hit Jon and Kate Plus 8. 

    People began naming it the “Can I speak to your manager?” haircut, while some supposedly referred to the show’s co-star Kate Gosselin as “Karen Zero.”

    #10

    Angry That You Can't Be Racist

    A social media post of a negative review from a customer who took entitlement to an unbelievable level and earned themselves a Karen reputation for complaining about anti-racism signs at ALDI.

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    #11

    Military Spouse Counts As Service Now

    A tweet from Gina Darling about a job applicant's entitlement, listing Military Spouse as their military service.

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    Slapdash1
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mirkins. Btw how's the war to open the previously opened Strait of Hormuz going?

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    From a psychological perspective, licensed therapist Sara Ouimette provided some insights into the Karen archetype. As she explained, it is a representation of traits that society finds uncomfortable: rage, superiority, fragility, control, and helplessness masquerading as dominance.

    #13

    Why Do I Feel Like This Was Made By Karens For Karens?

    A meme mocking people's entitlement with a SpongeBob character asking, Did you just blow in from stupid town?

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    Glen Ellyn
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But, hey. If they join ICE, they will definitely mask up.

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    #14

    You Expect Me To Wear A Mask In Here?!

    A starter pack meme for someone refusing to wear a mask, showing items associated with entitlement and Karen reputation.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I would d*e in five minutes with that thang on me!" *later joins the ice* ?

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    #15

    Did You Know?

    A tweet advising against screaming at employees, with Spongebob characters captioned Karens, highlighting entitlement.

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    “When women—particularly white, middle-class women—have been conditioned to find safety in compliance and perfectionism, the expression of frustration or unmet needs may become distorted,” Ouimette wrote. “Without an inner sense of authority, some externalize power by controlling others.”

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    #17

    Karen Doesn't Like Being Joked About

    A cartoon shows a man covered in bees because he refused to wear protective gear, exemplifying entitlement.

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    #18

    Mind Your Business Karen!

    A social media post about a neighbor's entitlement and 'Karen' behavior regarding dog waste bags.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "It's not a gun mam, I don't need an permit for having them concealed.."

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    Ouimette says it is possible to “dismantle” the Karen archetype. However, it takes a ton of work, which includes “honest, uncomfortable reflections.” 

    “For white women especially, this means confronting internalized superiority, recognizing how fragility can be a form of violence, and learning how to stay grounded in the face of discomfort,” she noted.

    #19

    Customer Is Always Right!

    A customer showing entitlement, refusing to pay for sushi, leaving kids at a restaurant, and earning a Karen reputation.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “The customer is always right, in matters of taste.”

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    #20

    Someone Wants More Lights In The Neighbourhood

    A letter expressing entitlement, calling someone a Grinch for not having Christmas lights, and earning a Karen reputation.

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    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate people like this. They assume that anyone who doesn't want to celebrate or decorate is automatically a 'grinch', when they could have a good reason for not decorating, such as health issues, or simply doesn't feel like celebrating. Also, I highly doubt that not decorating is going to disappoint anyone, besides someone like this

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    #21

    Wine Country Karen And Self Proclaimed “Momfluencer” Now Facing Criminal Charges For Falsely Accusing A Latino Couple Of Attempting To Kidnap Her Children While Out At The Store

    A woman with blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a gray beanie, showing entitlement and Karen reputation.

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    chi-wei shen
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kathleen Sorensen was sentenced to 90 days in jail.

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    #23

    I Would Charge Her Too

    A restaurant receipt showing a $100 April Fool's joke tip, reflecting unbelievable levels of entitlement.

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    #24

    Came Across This Lovely Karen Today

    A social media post where someone displays unbelievable entitlement by complaining about students taking pictures of horses.

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    #25

    Poor Starbucks Employee

    A social media post with a photo of a Starbucks employee, named Lenen, wearing a mask behind the counter, while a customer took entitlement to an unbelievable level and earned themselves a Karen reputation.

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    #26

    Every Conspiraboomer In A Nutshell

    A cartoon of a man telling his wife he found information scientists missed, highlighting his entitlement.

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    Lukas (f​u​ck/tra​ns​pho​b​es)
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How certain people on here sound calling being transgender a mental health issue or denying it exists...

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    #27

    Karen Wants To Get Rid Of Her Fiancé's 5 Years Old Kid

    A social media post about entitlement regarding a fiancé's daughter, earning a 'Karen' reputation.

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    The Doom Song
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh Karen.... You are the biggest C U N T on the face of the planet....

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    #28

    Interesting Letter Received Today

    A letter expressing entitlement from a former customer with a 'Karen' reputation.

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    Slapdash1
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who in their right mind keeps a taco receit from 1999?

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    #29

    The Final Boss

    A woman with blonde hair and glasses stating she gets untold joy from complaining to customer service, showcasing entitlement.

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    #30

    Karen Got Mad But Can’t Spell

    A handwritten note on a car, an example of unbelievable entitlement from a demanding neighbor.

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    Lukas (f​u​ck/tra​ns​pho​b​es)
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is 100% ragebait/engagement bait. Every single mistake possible is made.

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    #31

    Who Leaves A Review On Thier Estranged Ex’s Attorney On Google?

    A review and response about a legal case, illustrating entitlement from a difficult client.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One more image in reddit

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    Karen On Fb

    A comment section on a social media post, featuring users displaying entitlement in their arguments.

    I rarely comment on random Facebook pages but I did tonight.. and got reminded of why I don’t.
    My family and I live in KY during the summer and OH the rest of the year. There’s a satirical page from the town in KY we live in called the “[town name] Insider” that is just like the Onion but uses locations around our town. The recent article was about a girl from the local high school getting arrested for chewing gum loudly in class. Even at the bottom of the article it states the story is satire. But you know how some people like to start bitching before they get all the facts. I wanted to reply to the Karen and inform her the article was satire mainly because I didn’t want a dumb rumor to start about our town.
    Photo attached of the pleasant interaction I (black) had with Karen (blue). No comments were deleted, she is just cray.

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    #33

    Karen Has Been Around Since At Least The 1900’s

    An aerial view of Marshall Field's department store, which hired scapegoats to appease entitled customers and avoid a Karen reputation.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stop enabling these humans...

    #34

    People Aren't Born Karen

    Two mothers removing masks and threatening to homeschool children over mask mandates, an example of entitlement and a Karen reputation.

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    michael Chock
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh no... please think of the PTA who won't be graced with their entitlement

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    #35

    Karen In Crisis Because Young People Dare To Have Karaoke Night At The Boba Shop 🧋

    A letter from a concerned neighbor about a business applying for a liquor and entertainment license, highlighting entitlement.

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    #36

    Karen Sues Neighbors Over Kids Playing

    A news article detailing a St. Louis Park woman suing her neighbor and city over a basketball hoop, an example of entitlement.

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    #37

    Review Of My Family-Run Local Chinese Takeaway

    A social media post of a negative review about a takeaway order, where a customer took entitlement to an unbelievable level and earned themselves a Karen reputation.

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    #38

    A Celebrity Karen

    A Twitter post about entitlement, where a user corrects a professor's view on millennials' use of 'no problem.'

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
    Community Member
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never understood the complaints about "No problem" as a response.

    #39

    Halloween Karen

    A Karen Halloween costume wig and sunglasses next to a photo of Kate Gosselin, representing Karen reputation.

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    michael Chock
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nobody is forcing them to become a meme

    #40

    What Would Be An Acceptable Response To This Email?

    An email about a student's oversized pants, showcasing an example of entitlement in school communication.

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    #41

    It's Your Fault I Drove 30 Minutes To This Location!!

    A social media post of a negative review about a store closing early, where the business took entitlement to an unbelievable level and earned themselves a Karen reputation.

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    #42

    Might Be One Of The Worst Karens

    A news report detailing a Karen's entitlement, an arrest for grand theft, and antique item theft.

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    Full of Giggles
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stealing the few surviving items from a family who lost their entire home to a fire is low.

    #43

    How Dare The Bank Proactively Protect My Money!!

    A social media post detailing a customer's banking issue, where the bank took entitlement to an unbelievable level and earned themselves a Karen reputation.

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    The World’s First Karen?

    An ancient cuneiform tablet displaying a complaint about the wrong grade of copper, an early example of entitlement.

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    CloudWolf
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, you soggy pickle, do you even know what a Karen is?

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