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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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2 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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Karen Alley Is Out Of Her Mind

Karen Alley Is Out Of Her Mind

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

Couldn't expect any less crazy from a scientologist, truly... why are people even concerned with what Kirstie has to opine? We're talking about someone who believes in an intergalactic alien god called Xenu... need I say more?

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Marcellus the Third
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sheer terror from CNN? So switch to Fox that only talks about gun-wielding drug-crazed mexicans making it necessary to fill your house with military grade hardware? And the new world order stealing elections and forcing lesbianism and communism on school kids (think of the children!!)?!

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Suzanne McHenry
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fox News should rename themselves The Trump Network. It only caters to his idiot supporters.

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El Dee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Scientologists are badly named, they deny science and put their hope in a fake cult..

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Grace and Lucy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry to say that their denial of science is true but their organization labeled as a cult is not fake. They are a dangerous group

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"personal friends"? what other kind of friends do you have? Any friend is a personal friend, right? That's why we have words like aquantiance, associate, colleague and so on. I'll admit this isn't my mother tongue, but "personal friend"?!.. What else would a friend be if not your friend. The personal-part is implied in the word, right?

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Tacos Are Tasty
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Trump supporting Scientologist. No more explanation needed, lol!

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Thorfin Wolfsbane
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Conservatives: we don't live in terror of Covid-19. Also conservatives: AAAAAAAAHHH ANTIFA!!!!!!!!

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

Oh dear. I used to like her. I had no idea she was such an idiot.

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Guðrún Sveinsdóttir
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But don't get vaccinated. I'm counting on natural selection. Just meet as many Karen friends you have and do that daily. Please, for mankind!

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

Somebody please escort Kirstie Alley to the burn unit

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Billy The Kid
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

" Hi Kirstie. I work at the CNN and i would like to thank you for your comment. We are so sorry for the shock brought upon you but WE ARE MAKING IT AWARE HOW SERIOUS IT IS! Please feel free to change the channel. regards

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Julie C Rose
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At the time the deaths were 230k (early November), the US was averaging about 100k cases per day. That’s over 300 cases per million people per day. The worst daily case count in New Zealand was 17.8 per million people, and Jacinda banned practically everything, including online shopping (except for groceries) and anything involving restaurants. No wonder her friends were walking around in terror, when they were walking around at all.

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catherine todd
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And now it is around 500,000 deaths and still climbing. Oh, these anti-maskers and anti-vacciners.. they will be the death of us all!

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Alice Jena
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Scientologists have a big fear of dying..they do not believe in a higher being; but believe in reincarnation..nothing wrong with that, but they charges thousands to have their followers learn about that theory

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

Everyone knows Ms. Alley is a few sandwiches short of a picnic.

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Heather G
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I might get downvoted for this but, I think both CNN and FOX have a lot to answer for. Just tell the news. No opinions. No politics. Let the people decide for themselves.

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

Ik someone like this says ppl are just overplaying it. Its not that bad. 🙄

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Id row
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

CNN really is one of the worst news stations out there just after Fox.

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Anita Pickle
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It really is sad that American "news" options are all just opinion pieces. All of the major "news" networks are like this. It is sad.

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Y T
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wtf is going on with her?? I used to really like her! But this... I really love the comeback

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Bacony Cakes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, CNN took a break from telling us about random watches nobody cares about?? /s

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

Cable news is the absolute worse source to use. Why, they have to fill up 24hours with something, plus keep you coming back.

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Don't Look
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve watched fox and cnn simultaneously. They are both as dramatic as each other.

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Nevits Yibble
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

True, although I think FOX is actually worse. They're gone completely off the rails. It wasn't that long ago when CNN was reputable. Everyone used to get their news there. It's really sad to see how far they've fallen - they're a shell of their former selves https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/fox-news/ https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/cnn/

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CNN is NOT a news program. It’s an arm of Democratic Party. Entire group of liberal kooks. Andrew Cuomo ?? Joke !

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

Lemme guess... you think Fox News is the truth? Or maybe newsmax or oann?

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What a bunch of uneducated sheep, cheering on CNN. The movie idiocracy has never been so real.

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She's a bonehead, but she's right about CNN. It used to be objective and reliable news television back in the day. Now it's as far left and unwatchable as MSNBC, and traffics in the same partisan sewer tactics as FOX. They've completely trashed their once credible reputation.

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2 years ago

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Ok, sheer terror isn't really helping (people in panic do weird things), have to agree with that. Logical thinking, taking precautions etc helps.

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And millions did change the channel! LOL CNN's ratings are in the dumpster and burning.

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Funny to see CNN make fun of people for turning off a show when they have lost the vast majority of their watchers.

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CNN worse than the BBC and that's going some.

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CNN is the worst news station there is! I will NEVER watch you again your nothing but a bunch of liars . FAKE NEWS!! only Karens watch CNN!

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CDC announced the total American deaths from COVID19 ALONE is under 10,000

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

When? Did you confuse last May with this May?? Almost 600,000 people in America alone have died of covid-19, several of my family members included, Honestly, I'm kind of shocked, but I guess I should have expected something like this. You might want to change it up a bit if you're planning to go out today- stupid isn't a good look on you.

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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.

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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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Karen Didn’t Do Her Research

Karen Didn’t Do Her Research

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2 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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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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2 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.

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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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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.”

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Definitely Must Be A Karen

Definitely Must Be A Karen

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2 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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"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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2 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."

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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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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.

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Poor Starbucks Employee...

Poor Starbucks Employee...

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Why Tho?

Why Tho?

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2 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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No “Bear” Gig For Karen’s Son

No “Bear” Gig For Karen’s Son

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2 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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Such A Karen Thing To Do

Such A Karen Thing To Do

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2 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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Military Spouse Counts As Service Now

Military Spouse Counts As Service Now

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Coleonema
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2 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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Brace Yourselves

Brace Yourselves

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2 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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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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Good To Know, Karen

Good To Know, Karen

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2 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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How Dare You Have Dandelions

How Dare You Have Dandelions

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