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50 Entitled ‘Karens’ Who Thought They Deserved More Than Everybody Else But Got Shamed Instead
There’s nothing wrong with fighting for your own interests. However, there are limits to this: the moment you start putting yourself high up above everyone else, you run the risk of becoming truly entitled and alienating everyone—from those closest to you to anyone you meet.
We’ve collected examples of people acting like the biggest and most entitled jerks which they got shamed for on the r/facepalm subreddit. The internet has gotten into the habit of calling anyone who is acting extremely rude ‘Karen’ (if female) and ‘Kyle’ (if male). Scroll down for more entitlement than you’ve probably seen all year.
And if you’ve ever run into someone whose entitlement was off the chart, why not tell the story in the comment section at the bottom of the article?
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Laura Is Covid Karen
Karen's "Revenge"
"today's breaking news" a Karen accidentally did something good to prevent coronavirus while thinking she was owning a pro vaxxer!" More on this after a short break "news music plays" *the break shows the ad of the all new kia carens* "The new kia carens - Soon, vehicles will be asking for their owners managers!"
Love To Hear That Convo With A Lawyer
Insecure people tend to hurt others and put them down in order to feel better about themselves. British psychotherapist Silva Neves explained to Bored Panda during a previous interview that some people who have an ‘I’m not enough’ mentality lash out at others until they gain confidence in themselves through self-compassion.
"Insecurity carries the message: 'I'm not enough', 'I'm not good enough,' or even 'I'm worthless.' These are painful beliefs to have about ourselves but many do have those underlying beliefs," the expert went into detail with Bored Panda.
Another Karen Has Been Detected
The Karens Are Evolving
Karen Is At It Again
"Insecurity can manifest either by making themselves invisible (If I'm not seen, nobody will notice my flaws), or the opposite, by what we call 'bragging': shouting at everybody about how wonderful they are. This is usually to try to persuade themselves that they are good enough,” he said.
"Another way to counter the 'I'm not enough' is by pushing others down, sabotaging other people's success, or attacking people as a way to feel powerful so that they can control their inner pain of 'I'm not enough'. All of these strategies don't work because what they do is either internalizing or externalizing the belief 'I'm not enough' rather than changing it," Silva explained.
Generic Karen
Caren Karen
Twitter Karen
How many times do we have to tell you? Freedom of speech does not mean freedom of consequences.
"The key to becoming more secure is to change the underlying belief 'I'm not enough' to 'I'm enough.' The way to do it is with self-compassion."
The mentality that we’re not enough can become entrenched in our childhoods and become a part of who we are as adults. But as grownups, we also have the ability to change these beliefs.
Okay Karen
The Willful Ignorance Is Too Damn High
"Perhaps parents didn't praise children enough, or they paid more attention to the mistakes rather than the successes. As an adult now, people can give themselves a hug once in a while and tell themselves, gently: 'you're doing good,' 'well done,' 'congratulations.' Eventually, the brain will listen and slowly change the message 'I'm not enough' to 'I'm enough,'" the expert said.
"Rather than shouting your praise at other people, it is about speaking to yourself in a loving way. When people are genuinely aware of their successes, they can become genuinely more confident without the need to impose their power onto others."
Karen Gotta Take A Big Dump
Chapter 1 of the Karen manual: jumping to conclusions and embarrassing only yourself.
Crappy National Parks
This is completely delusional, but not necessarily the sign of a Karen.
Screw You Karen
'Hello. Yes it's an emergency. I want the police cars and helicopter following my son to stop immediately, or they'll hear from my lawyers.'
This Is The Supreme Leader Of All Karens
She did not seek re-election in 2021 and is no longer mayor.
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I mean, I know we should never judge people by their looks, but her whole look and her exaggerated fake smile scream hypocrisy.
You're being ridiculous. She just got a mani, so she's not fighting with her nails.
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It doesn't matter that the world is ending, the mayor needs to PAINT HER NAILS
And breathe on everyone else at salon [to-&-from salon].
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The mayor of Chicago did the same thing for a hair appointment. Go figure!
Not true, Lori Lightfoot doesn't use hair salons. Her hair has always been short & needs no styling...au naturel. It's snipped annually by a relative. Get off her back.
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Nancy Pelosi is the US Speaker of the house. She also broke the stay at home orders in San Francisco by going to get her hair done. She is still in power, no consequences. Rules for the but not for me. Welcome to the US.
If 535 U.S. members of Congress had cameras following them around every day-&-nite, you'd find lots of transgressions. She got u better health care [Obamacare], Consumer Protection Act, got landmark American Clean Energy & Security Act [u like clean energy & licking climate crisis, doncha?], Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, repealed Billary's vile “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy & got Don the Con impeached TWICE. She's in the Nat'l Women's Hall of Fame~~are you?
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Let's not forget Nancy Pelosi visiting her beauty salon when all salons in California were locked down.
Oh, boo-hoo. Have cameras follow you around 18 hrs per day [365] & let's see how pure you are. Pelosi was elected the 1st woman Speaker of the House [2nd in line to Prez] & House minority leader for 12 yrs. She's been in Congress since 1987 & House kahuna for 7 yrs. She got Cadet Bone Spurs impeached TWICE...that's enough work for me.
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Well her nails were more important than the lives of nail salon workers
That "smile"... She looks like she's biting down on the xray film at the dentist's office. Oiy!
It's her standard 'fake' smile; underneath, she's unhappy.
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She could've just ordered nail polish off Amazon and NOT have gotten in trouble.
Jessica~~The top of public service [beating out 435 competitors] comes w/a camera stalking you every damn day...r u perfect? Pelosi's 1st woman Speaker of the House [2nd in line to prez] for 7 yrs & counting & Hse minority leader for 12. She's in the Nat'l Women's Hall of Fame...r u?
The mayor of San Francisco broke her own rules about masks and dancing in clubs and she deflected by criticizing "The fun police" like woman you made these rules you don't get to make excuses for breaking them.
Current Texas Resident here: there are stories all over Texas like this. Is there a name for the male version of "Karen"?
In 2021, comedian Jimmy Kimmel tossed out "Tucker" since Carlson is U.S.' major moronic, mean, monstrous, menacing, malignant, ugly-est twit. Pul-eese, make it catch on...women are tired of being singled out for ridicule [deserved or not]. Guys ain't perfect. Marilyn knows this.
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Same as most governments around the world, locking up their citizens while they do whatever they want
Would you expect anything else in Texas. Just look at their Governor.
Look at that hair. She's the end boss Karen when you play "Millennial LYFE" on hard mode
Based on this picture, she would desperately need a dentist. Not nail salon.
One's born with an overbite...it can be a bit ameliorated~~but you must start young, while teeth & jaw are forming. At least they're white.
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How many plaudit(s) have u gotten for improving society? You call yourself 'cool' which means zero. ['Cool' is a designation from OTHERS.] Pelosi's 1st woman Speaker of the House [2nd in line to Prez] for 7 yrs & counting & Hse minority leader for 12. She got The Angry Tangerine impeached TWICE...that's enough accomplishments for me. List your improvement(s) to society & you'll be entitled to a fresh hairstyle too.
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We had a Doctor who went on a family vacation during a peak COVID crisis - when he came back he didn't last long Oh wait a minute I live in Canada - the PRIME MINISTER did the same thing but apologized - bullshit rhetoric he has become proficient at!
When you've climbed to the top of the rung, you get a fresh hairstyle too. Let's hear how you've improved society for 35 yrs. Rank has its privileges~~in EVERY society [otherwise graduate degrees would be worthless]. Stephen Taylor obviously thinks he's never blundered.
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The Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, broke the LAW by getting her hair done in a salon, while "supposedly quarantined" AND WITHOUT A MANDATED MASK!
Like AOC going to florida so she can party it up maskless and kiss random people at said party. All politicians suck
If anyone wondered, Leah is hard-core Trump Trash. But I'm sure you figured that out.
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There is absolutely nothing more disgusting in my country than a woman Trump supporter. Here's a Quarter, go buy yourself some self-respect.
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Had this happen years ago. Working in a restaurant in an amusement oark. Cashier runs outside yelling " call medical" on way out. Someone had fainted. Called medical, dtepped outside and asked the line behind her to move to the other eindow and that cashier would help them (one from each line to be fair) Next guy in line said " no way, i waited too long" and stepped over the eoman on the ground. Not a karen but jeez the lack of humanity
I Have Some Questions
Karen Gets Stung By A Bee
Karen Spat At The Owner Of A Local Pizzeria And He Slapped Back
The Youth Baseball Team Had To Put These Signs Up Because Of The Amount Of Karens Acting Like Karens
Never Karen
It's The Principle That Matters...
At McDonald's Yesterday There Were Two Karens Hosting A Baby Shower And They Wanted *Only Women* To Serve Their Food For Them
They screamed at a boy to make sure *only women* were allowed to serve. Apparently, a bunch of people was going to show up but it was only them. I laughed so hard I cried
Military Spouse Counts As Service Now
oooo my friend's friend's cousin's uncle's neighbor was in the military, does that count?
Other People In Labor? But I Had An Appointment!!
Japan Is 20 Years Ahead Of Us. This Book Was Published In 1997
O K A Y K A R E N
Karen Asks “How Dare They Sell Ice Cream?”
This is the worst way to practice religious intolerance. Nobody should expect others to actively participate in their religious practices.
Karen Tries To Report BLM Supporters To Their Manager
It’s Outrageous
Karen Decides That Children’s Fun Isn’t Enough Of A Reason To Have A Tree House
Karen And The Dinosaur
And on the 2nd day, the Lord made Dinosaurs just to upset Karens.
Twitter Karen Doesn't Understand How Testing Works
She Is A Karen Aswell Lmao
She was tweeting on a piece of junk made in China, an iPhone. That's the whole point here. She's a hypocrite.
A Complete Karen Makes A Huge Mistake And Puts Diesel In Her Car... Which Is Now The Gas Station's Fault. Of Course
I simply do not understand why so many people have to blame someone else for their own mistakes. I this case I guess a photo of the gas station where everyone can read "Diesel" will be exhibit A in court.
Sorry Karen
This Was Found In Edmond, Oklahoma
Some Karen Raged Into The Apple Store And Asked For A Refund For Her iPhone 5. I Didn’t Listen To The Convo But When I Walked Past I Heard The Manager Asked Her If She Charged It, She Said No
When You’re This Offended By The Word Karen
This Women Is The Reason People Like Her Get Called Karen. Because They Actually Are Named Karen
Yes, Karen. I'm Sure The Red Cross Will Accept Your Demands For “Pure” Blood
My Wife Is Already Getting Up At 4am To Prepare For Her Classes These Days But Go Off, Karen
Refuses To Wear Mask Correctly And Has A Portable Fan Pointed At Her Face
It would be perfectly reasonable to get her off the plane (if possible) or arrest her afterwards.
Karen Doesn't Want Your 'Beep Beep'
Oh dear, New Zealand, thankfully we don't have as many of these idiots as other nations seem to.
Karen And Her Husband Blocking Parking Spots For Their Family Who Were "Right Around The Corner"
This Lady’s Husband Wouldn’t Allow Anyone On The Elevator With Them, Then She Walks Around The Whole Food Service Area Like This
Karen Got Mad Because She Can’t Use The Metric System
Karen In A Bridal Group Im In
Does This Qualify
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*hug* "Not all people" use your name that way. (Also why posts with negative Karen in the the titel or post itself gets a downvote from me)
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Ikr. This use of a forename as an insult is really disturbing and leads to some very nasty shaming and bullying of people who don't deserve it in the slightest. It's racially bigoted, and people who use the term 'Karen' should have a good look at themselves and ask why they think it's okay.
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What has gone so wrong with the way these people were brought up to end up so stupid and so entitled? The disgusting audacity of it is shameful; I wish someone would give their parents a good slap for creating such inhuman creatures. Also I feel really sorry for those women actually named Karen and are not 'Karens'. Probably hightail it to deed poll there.
And people call me qn over protective parent cause i scold my children for not moving out of an elderly woman's way when she is struggling to walk by. Fk that. Im not raising entitled assholes.
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So last weekend I'm moving into my new rental home. It's kinda like a townhouse attached to other houses in a row. There are two parking spots for every house. My bf and I are taking up our two spaces to I tell my parents to park in the one next door since there is no one home (if they come home we can move, nbd, but there are 2 spaces). Well flash forward and next thing I know this woman shows up and demands my parents to move their car. At this point they are done anyway so I just send them home. The woman, who doesn't even live there but only dates the guy who lives there, goes on to say a bunch of crazy stuff like how we should watch out cause there are Karens in the neighborhood (ya don't say), and then randomly blurts out something about her 15 year old daughter and how we will see her sunbathing in the backyard...? Like why are you telling this to my 34 yo bf? and also it is currently winter in PA...? The kicker was her real name was Karen, and she was only running in for 5 mins). Usually I'm bad with names but doubt I'll forget hers.
Ummm, you know you only have two parking spaces. You also knew that you were taking someone else's and expecting them to ask you to move. Instead manage your own TWO spaces. Park one of yours on the street or somewhere else legal when you have guests instead of expecting other households to deal with you parking in their space.
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It does bother me that Karen is used as a derogatory, I have several friends named Karen who are absolutely wonderful people who have really been affected by this mean meme thing. At the same time I absolutely do not appreciate people who act like this! I just wish there was a better term for them
A lot of these were lacking the shaming I was promised, I will call Bored Panda's manager 😉😅
I was at the airport last November, at TSA check while waiting the lady in front of me (probably in her 60's, she is white). Her purse is open and i informed her about it. She told me, it is just slightly open and to mind my own business. I just shrugged it off coz i don't want to ruin my first day of vacation. After our stuff went to the xray machine. Her sweater dell from her plastic container that TSA provided. I never
... I never told her about it. We are at MCO (Orlando, Florida) heading to Washington,DC. I don't think she noticed it and She continued to her gate. I kind of feel bad about it though afterwards.
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What is the male equivalent of "Karen", because men do all these things as well. The only difference is, people don't call it out specifically.
Supposedly it's the name Kyle. More often than not they just get called "Male Karen"
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Guys, I have a friend called John. He does not get angry about the fact that that in every movie from the states, they refer to the crapper as the john. It's a meme, it will pass.
John was the name of the first man credited with inventing the first flushing toilet. John Harington was born during the time in which Queen Elizabeth reigned. His mother was a member of the queen’s chamber. It's not even an American meme, and has been running since the 16th century.
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I know at least 11 Karens,. Not one of them is a trumper. Do you really believe, that 50 years ago, when people were naming children, they decided that ALLLLLLLLLLL the Karens would be Republicans? Are you serious? What about the Debbies, Lindas, Barbaras and Cathys? Have you decided what political position they have taken?
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*hug* "Not all people" use your name that way. (Also why posts with negative Karen in the the titel or post itself gets a downvote from me)
Load More Replies... Ikr. This use of a forename as an insult is really disturbing and leads to some very nasty shaming and bullying of people who don't deserve it in the slightest. It's racially bigoted, and people who use the term 'Karen' should have a good look at themselves and ask why they think it's okay.
Load More Replies... What has gone so wrong with the way these people were brought up to end up so stupid and so entitled? The disgusting audacity of it is shameful; I wish someone would give their parents a good slap for creating such inhuman creatures. Also I feel really sorry for those women actually named Karen and are not 'Karens'. Probably hightail it to deed poll there.
And people call me qn over protective parent cause i scold my children for not moving out of an elderly woman's way when she is struggling to walk by. Fk that. Im not raising entitled assholes.
Load More Replies... So last weekend I'm moving into my new rental home. It's kinda like a townhouse attached to other houses in a row. There are two parking spots for every house. My bf and I are taking up our two spaces to I tell my parents to park in the one next door since there is no one home (if they come home we can move, nbd, but there are 2 spaces). Well flash forward and next thing I know this woman shows up and demands my parents to move their car. At this point they are done anyway so I just send them home. The woman, who doesn't even live there but only dates the guy who lives there, goes on to say a bunch of crazy stuff like how we should watch out cause there are Karens in the neighborhood (ya don't say), and then randomly blurts out something about her 15 year old daughter and how we will see her sunbathing in the backyard...? Like why are you telling this to my 34 yo bf? and also it is currently winter in PA...? The kicker was her real name was Karen, and she was only running in for 5 mins). Usually I'm bad with names but doubt I'll forget hers.
Ummm, you know you only have two parking spaces. You also knew that you were taking someone else's and expecting them to ask you to move. Instead manage your own TWO spaces. Park one of yours on the street or somewhere else legal when you have guests instead of expecting other households to deal with you parking in their space.
Load More Replies... Never have I ever wanted to reply 'holy s&it' to so many items in a list.
It does bother me that Karen is used as a derogatory, I have several friends named Karen who are absolutely wonderful people who have really been affected by this mean meme thing. At the same time I absolutely do not appreciate people who act like this! I just wish there was a better term for them
A lot of these were lacking the shaming I was promised, I will call Bored Panda's manager 😉😅
I was at the airport last November, at TSA check while waiting the lady in front of me (probably in her 60's, she is white). Her purse is open and i informed her about it. She told me, it is just slightly open and to mind my own business. I just shrugged it off coz i don't want to ruin my first day of vacation. After our stuff went to the xray machine. Her sweater dell from her plastic container that TSA provided. I never
... I never told her about it. We are at MCO (Orlando, Florida) heading to Washington,DC. I don't think she noticed it and She continued to her gate. I kind of feel bad about it though afterwards.
Load More Replies... What is the male equivalent of "Karen", because men do all these things as well. The only difference is, people don't call it out specifically.
Supposedly it's the name Kyle. More often than not they just get called "Male Karen"
Load More Replies... Guys, I have a friend called John. He does not get angry about the fact that that in every movie from the states, they refer to the crapper as the john. It's a meme, it will pass.
John was the name of the first man credited with inventing the first flushing toilet. John Harington was born during the time in which Queen Elizabeth reigned. His mother was a member of the queen’s chamber. It's not even an American meme, and has been running since the 16th century.
Load More Replies... I know at least 11 Karens,. Not one of them is a trumper. Do you really believe, that 50 years ago, when people were naming children, they decided that ALLLLLLLLLLL the Karens would be Republicans? Are you serious? What about the Debbies, Lindas, Barbaras and Cathys? Have you decided what political position they have taken?
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