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Acting like an entitled, spoiled brat won’t win you any favors and won’t make you any new friends. In fact, you’re bound to lose a few if you don’t tone it down and continue making other people’s lives a living hell.

To you and I, these people are simply huge jerks who are best left ignored. But to the internet, they’re known as ‘Karens,’ no matter their actual gender or real name. Shaming ignorant Karens has become so huge, it’s even spawned its own subreddit, the ‘Eff You Karen’ community that shows everyone how not to act if you want to be a good person.

In the mood for some more examples of unearned entitlement and outrage? Once you’re done upvoting the pics that made your jaw drop in this list, check out Bored Panda’s previous article about the ‘Eff You Karen’ community right over here.

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Just Do It

Just Do It

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Sarah
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this one. It's like telling them that everyone who drinks H2O is going to die and suddenly they want it banned.

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    The ‘Eff You Karen’ subreddit, founded in late 2017, is now homing in on the 1.2-million-member mark. Some of the subreddit’s rules include avoiding political topics, avoiding witch hunts, and censoring social media identities in order to protect the people being poked fun at.

    They might be in the wrong and be way too entitled, but there are very few people who actually deserve being spammed by a bunch of angry internet users. Everyone makes mistakes and we need to leave enough room for people to grow and become better. Though, of course, that’s not an excuse for acting like a horrible, entitled person in the first place.

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    In a previous interview, I spoke about Karen memes and the context surrounding them with Matt Schimkowitz, Know Your Meme’s Senior Editor. According to him, there’s lots of potential for the meme to be insensitive and even offensive to women, so care must be taken when using this type of humor. He put it very plainly that we should all meme with caution, whatever the meme might be.

    #7

    The Logic This Karen Has Is Very Small

    The Logic This Karen Has Is Very Small

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    This Karen Is Being Racist Against A Dog

    This Karen Is Being Racist Against A Dog

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    “As [the meme] grows from a parody of a common social experience of someone demanding to speak to a manager to a statement about white privilege, the stakes over the meaning of the meme grow as well,” Matt told Bored Panda.

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    #11

    Karen Didn’t Do Her Research

    Karen Didn’t Do Her Research

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems like Bozo needs to reevaluate his life choices and the validity of his presence on this earth.

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    #12

    Ran Into The Most Entitled Male Karen At The USPS Today

    Ran Into The Most Entitled Male Karen At The USPS Today

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    Sarah
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That dude gets his just desserts every day by just having to live with himself.

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    “I think that users of the meme should be cognizant that what they're meme-ing might not be their intent anymore. It's very possible that the meme could grow even farther to exhibit misogynistic tendencies, which are somewhat already present,” Matt warned those who use Karen memes to be aware of the context.

    #13

    I’d Like To Speak To The Manager Of Mocha Coffee Please

    I’d Like To Speak To The Manager Of Mocha Coffee Please

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    #14

    Karen Decides That Children’s Fun Isn’t Enough Of A Reason To Have A Tree House

    Karen Decides That Children’s Fun Isn’t Enough Of A Reason To Have A Tree House

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    Takes Being A Karen To A New Level

    Takes Being A Karen To A New Level

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    At the core of using memes for humor lies intent. Know Your Meme’s Senior Editor Matt pointed out that the Karen meme, something that’s used and enjoyed by many people, could eventually become connected to something that many would find offensive if people with sexist beliefs started using the term as a “catchall for all women.”

    #16

    Definitely Must Be A Karen

    Definitely Must Be A Karen

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    Rose the Cook
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If something made you ill why go there again at all let alone order the same item?

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    #17

    "Taking A Picture Of Me???" - Woman Changing Her Baby's Dirty Diaper On Top Of An Old Navy Clothing Display

    "Taking A Picture Of Me???" - Woman Changing Her Baby's Dirty Diaper On Top Of An Old Navy Clothing Display

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    Karen Doesn't Like The Way You Had Your Baby

    Karen Doesn't Like The Way You Had Your Baby

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    Aurelia!
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom had a c-section...definitely an ordeal, definitely delivery, and often people (like my mom) have it because they have previously had a miscarriage and the doctor says it's unsafe to attempt vaginal birth again.

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    Though we can’t expect memes to be completely neutral. “Meme-ing can be nihilistic artform and rewards really ugly behavior in some cases. Sometimes, what starts as a fairly inoffensive meme can grow into something really hateful, like Pepe the Frog. I could see that happening to Karen—though, I'm not really sold one way or the other on the debate."

    #19

    Friend Told Me To Post This Here After She Found It - Male Karens?

    Friend Told Me To Post This Here After She Found It - Male Karens?

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    #21

    Pulled The Ole Switcheroo

    Pulled The Ole Switcheroo

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    According to Matt, it’s hard to find the exact origin of the Karen meme. However, he personally believes that the most convincing origin story is a bit from Dane Cook's 2005 comedy special , "The Friend That Nobody Likes" where Karen is given this title. "This is one of the earliest examples that we have to using a specific name to stand in for a whole type of person, and it's a comedic trope that we've seen dozens of times over the last 15 years," Matt explained the possible origins of the meme to Bored Panda.

    #23

    Poor Starbucks Employee...

    Poor Starbucks Employee...

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    #25

    Why Tho?

    Why Tho?

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes because my brother was totally demonically possessed when he was suffering from schizophrenia ;)

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    #27

    No “Bear” Gig For Karen’s Son

    No “Bear” Gig For Karen’s Son

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    Chris
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A ring bear would f*****g cool. No need to worry about the 'rona killing mum, just be careful of the bear.

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    #28

    Such A Karen Thing To Do

    Such A Karen Thing To Do

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    Sarcastic Cow
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ivan the Terrible killed another 10,000 peasants to stop calling him Ivan the Terrible.

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    #30

    Military Spouse Counts As Service Now

    Military Spouse Counts As Service Now

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    Coleonema
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where does this mindset come from? Their just married to someone in the military, why do they think their now entitled?

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    #32

    Brace Yourselves

    Brace Yourselves

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    Candace Fitzpatrick
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ya we mess with the ice after it comes directly from the ice machine, but we don’t mess with the water after it comes out of the tap

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    #33

    Karen Wants To Know Where She Can Complain About The Hospital Helicopter Used In Emergency Situations Because It Interrupts Her Sleep

    Karen Wants To Know Where She Can Complain About The Hospital Helicopter Used In Emergency Situations Because It Interrupts Her Sleep

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    #34

    Good To Know, Karen

    Good To Know, Karen

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    Coleonema
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was forced to do P.E in a mask, if a class full of 15 year olds can wear a mask doing sports then you can wear a mask to the supermarket Karen

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    #35

    How Dare You Have Dandelions

    How Dare You Have Dandelions

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    #38

    Logic

    Logic

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    Ungrateful Karen

    Ungrateful Karen

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    Kristal
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wtf, what does your religion have to do with anything? That is messed up.

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    #42

    Yes Karen, Of Course, You Totally Guessed It

    Yes Karen, Of Course, You Totally Guessed It

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    Sarah
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, actually, Karen, he cheated on her. But nice conspiracy guessing.

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    #44

    A Philippine Governor Doesn't Wear A Mask Because She Has A "Medical Condition". Wears An Air Purifier Necklace Instead

    A Philippine Governor Doesn't Wear A Mask Because She Has A "Medical Condition". Wears An Air Purifier Necklace Instead

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    #46

    Karen Gets Embarrassed

    Karen Gets Embarrassed

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    Karl Baxter
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, this doesn’t really belong in this list since it’s not entitled behaviour - just a self-deprecating tale over a misunderstanding

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    #47

    When A Karen Calls The Cops Because Your Halloween Yard Decor Is Too Realistic!

    When A Karen Calls The Cops Because Your Halloween Yard Decor Is Too Realistic!

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    #48

    Mutual Who Recently Made Anti-Vax Posts

    Mutual Who Recently Made Anti-Vax Posts

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    Kiem Gallagher
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, wow... what a victory... maybe you'll get a fifth... positive for COVID-19! Yay! What an absolute plank.

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    #49

    Karen Has No Idea I Report All The Q Stuff She Posts

    Karen Has No Idea I Report All The Q Stuff She Posts

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