when did this annoyance reach hipster popularity?

I saw some Karen doing it at a meeting last night and wanted to take a photo to send to all the poetry slam participants to let them know that it had reached facebook levels of youthful coolness

Is referring to someone as a Karen still a thing?

Is referring to someone as a Karen still a thing?

This is probably controversial, but to me using "Karen" in that way is as grating and insulting as using "the N-word." I believe it's racial in origin as well. A "Karen" is a certain type of white woman. Maybe a lot like your wife or daughter if she happens to have a disagreement with the wrong person. It's a slur. If we're gonna get all offended about slurs to the point that using them is a such a social taboo that it justifies physical assault or possibly even murder, we probably shouldn't use "Karen" either.

This is probably controversial, but to me using "Karen" in that way is as grating and insulting as using "the N-word." I believe it's racial in origin as well. A "Karen" is a certain type of white woman. Maybe a lot like your wife or daughter if she happens to have a disagreement with the wrong person. It's a slur. If we're gonna get all offended about slurs to the point that using them is a such a social taboo that it justifies physical assault or possibly even murder, we probably shouldn't use "Karen" either.

This is probably controversial, but to me using "Karen" in that way is as grating and insulting as using "the N-word." I believe it's racial in origin as well. A "Karen" is a certain type of white woman. Maybe a lot like your wife or daughter if she happens to have a disagreement with the wrong person. It's a slur. If we're gonna get all offended about slurs to the point that using them is a such a social taboo that it justifies physical assault or possibly even murder, we probably shouldn't use "Karen" either.

You bike riding hypocrite bastard. What about when you refer to my wealthy passenger as Karen after she open window and tell your fat ass to get your bike out of way of my car in busy urban intersection. You call her Karen and make her very much upset. She no tip good after that because she is still thinking about you you shit head. Next time you want to give advice about name calling why don't you just stop and shove your lame.bike up your Karen ass you annoying huffy riding shit head. Death to bike lanes, they make road too small for manly American cars

Meh. Mostly it's just played out and tiresome. sort of like "nothingburger".

This is probably controversial, but to me using "Karen" in that way is as grating and insulting as using "the N-word." I believe it's racial in origin as well. A "Karen" is a certain type of white woman. Maybe a lot like your wife or daughter if she happens to have a disagreement with the wrong person. It's a slur. If we're gonna get all offended about slurs to the point that using them is a such a social taboo that it justifies physical assault or possibly even murder, we probably shouldn't use "Karen" either.

when did this annoyance reach hipster popularity?

I saw some Karen doing it at a meeting last night and wanted to take a photo to send to all the poetry slam participants to let them know that it had reached facebook levels of youthful coolness

OK, Karen.

This is probably controversial, but to me using "Karen" in that way is as grating and insulting as using "the N-word." I believe it's racial in origin as well. A "Karen" is a certain type of white woman. Maybe a lot like your wife or daughter if she happens to have a disagreement with the wrong person. It's a slur. If we're gonna get all offended about slurs to the point that using them is a such a social taboo that it justifies physical assault or possibly even murder, we probably shouldn't use "Karen" either.

its amazing to watch hot white girls lose their looks. as soon as they get old enough to have coherent thoughts, nobody wants to hear them other races dont have the issue, they seem to age fine. its weird.

In the 19th century, it wasn't uncommon to knock on a table or bar in a lecture environment to show approval. Snapping goes back 100 years in academia. Have you seen hidden figures? They snap rather than clap.

Stick to the stars SkyBoy.

Ok.

I keed, I keed. You’re one of the good ones.

Is referring to someone as a Karen still a thing?

when did this annoyance reach hipster popularity?

I saw some Karen doing it at a meeting last night and wanted to take a photo to send to all the poetry slam participants to let them know that it had reached facebook levels of youthful coolness

It has become more common at universities for people to snap instead of clap because some people find applause too disruptive, aggressive, or it generally makes them uncomfortable. At least she wasn't doing jazz hands to show her approval.

I was casually introduced to the concept of snapping for approval first as a throwaway joke in Legally Blonde ("Snaps for Elle!"), and then formally when I joined a greek organization in college. Maybe that has something to do with it? I'll only do it now at places where applause is necessary but I'm holding a drink or something, because, like, what's the sound of one hand clapping, man?

Karen isn't necessarily white or even biological female.