Every name has a strong connotation attached to it, whether positive or negative. Hurricanes, storms and other natural disasters are no laughing matter, however, the internet just couldn’t help but poke fun at what the newest tropical storm, forming near the Caribbean, was called.
Calling the newest storm Karen opened the internet’s floodgates with lots of people giddily pointing out that the hurricane most likely wants to ‘speak with your manager.’ Social media was awash with Karen memes, but with a stormy twist added to it. So scroll down and enjoy Bored Panda’s collection of the best storm Karen memes from the interwebs. Upvote your favorites, leave us a comment below, and remember to share with your friends.
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On the internet, the name ‘Karen’ has long been synonymous with the image of an entitled, spoiled, and annoying woman who wants to ruin everybody’s day. While the exact origins of the meme are unknown, KnowYourMeme draws attention to the fact that what may have started it all may have been Karen Smith’s character in the brilliant movie Mean Girls (does anybody else rewatch it at least once a year?) about a teenager named Cady Heron educated in Africa going to public school in Illinois.
This is fantastic. You are very talented! Thanks is the funniest thing I've seen today. 🙃
The hashtag #karen went viral on Twitter all thanks to the storm, and the social media website is full of Karen memes. Some of them were all about how the hurricane will most likely be arguing with your manager over something petty, while others were sharing hilarious reaction pics.
Tropical storm Karen is no longer technically a storm as of Monday afternoon — it was downgraded to a depression, but this might still change in the future. Karen formed near Grenada on Sunday, passed the Grenadines and is on its way towards Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
*she knows her coupons are expired but insists she should still be able to use them. REEEEEEEE!
CNN warns that even though Karen has weakened (and probably can’t annoy your manager too much), it is still potentially dangerous. That’s because the storm may bring enough rain that it can cause flash flooding and mudslides. Especially in mountainous and hilly areas. Most people on the internet are probably hoping that Karen ends up being only annoying, not dangerous, though.
I...I can't? Than this calls fire the FBIK. The Freaking Bratty Imbecelic Karens association...
She's just a Karen of another name. Many Karens aren't even named Karen. Karen- not a name, but a state of mind.
!["Karen Complains To HR About My Body, I Uno-Reverse Her Complaint, [And Now] Everyone Hates Her"](https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/coworker-complains-to-hr-about-womans-body-revenge-latest.jpg "\"Karen Complains To HR About My Body, I Uno-Reverse Her Complaint, [And Now] Everyone Hates Her\"")
I really like memes, but this post was boring.
And I could not help but wonder who this blond woman in so many of the photos is. Does anyone know? I hope it is of an actress playing a role and not a photo of an actual `person. I would also like suggestions of names for the male equivalent of Karen. At least all of us women have encountered him again and again.
The male equivalent used is usually Chad.
Kate Gosselin from the show Kate + Eight. She looks different now but she is a total b***h( i know the family not just going off tv shows)/
karen's haircut, if you ever met once in your life.
I can't help but feel bad for people named Karen who don't act like "Karens"
Thanks I needed to have someone feel bad for me lol
I'm feeling ya!
My last name is the same as a famous 90s sitcom character who went by his last name. My first name is Nicholas. So all my life I've heard Nick at Night, Saint Nick, Nick the d**k, Nickelodeon, Pick on Nick; and that's just my first name. If I can live with all these, they can deal with one.
Forgive my ignorance but I'm English and don't get the reference. I'm assuming it's the nickname for a particular type of woman? Can anyone enlighten me? :-)
A Karen is described as 44, mother of three, blonde, owns a volvo, annoying as hell, wears acrylics 24/7, currently at your workplace speaking to your manager.
*laughs* I get it now. Thank you!
Well, not always blonde, not always a volvo... usually any middle age (30s - 60s), who doesn't seem to understand how things work because she harasses everyone and expects her way. Look up stories on Reddit for the best examples.
And drinking wine at noon while saying "It's 5 somewhere!"
In addition to what Chancey said, Karen often has that haircut that has long bangs and then is cut upwards on an angle to the top of the back of her head, just like the women in the meme. Every women I've ever met with that haircut is a prickly b***h.
Yes. It's a meme about this one woman who has "the outfit, a volvo, is so annoying" and is apparently always in retail, speaking to the manager. Sorry if you are still confused! :/
I really like memes, but this post was boring.
And I could not help but wonder who this blond woman in so many of the photos is. Does anyone know? I hope it is of an actress playing a role and not a photo of an actual `person. I would also like suggestions of names for the male equivalent of Karen. At least all of us women have encountered him again and again.
The male equivalent used is usually Chad.
Kate Gosselin from the show Kate + Eight. She looks different now but she is a total b***h( i know the family not just going off tv shows)/
karen's haircut, if you ever met once in your life.
I can't help but feel bad for people named Karen who don't act like "Karens"
Thanks I needed to have someone feel bad for me lol
I'm feeling ya!
My last name is the same as a famous 90s sitcom character who went by his last name. My first name is Nicholas. So all my life I've heard Nick at Night, Saint Nick, Nick the d**k, Nickelodeon, Pick on Nick; and that's just my first name. If I can live with all these, they can deal with one.
Forgive my ignorance but I'm English and don't get the reference. I'm assuming it's the nickname for a particular type of woman? Can anyone enlighten me? :-)
A Karen is described as 44, mother of three, blonde, owns a volvo, annoying as hell, wears acrylics 24/7, currently at your workplace speaking to your manager.
*laughs* I get it now. Thank you!
Well, not always blonde, not always a volvo... usually any middle age (30s - 60s), who doesn't seem to understand how things work because she harasses everyone and expects her way. Look up stories on Reddit for the best examples.
And drinking wine at noon while saying "It's 5 somewhere!"
In addition to what Chancey said, Karen often has that haircut that has long bangs and then is cut upwards on an angle to the top of the back of her head, just like the women in the meme. Every women I've ever met with that haircut is a prickly b***h.
Yes. It's a meme about this one woman who has "the outfit, a volvo, is so annoying" and is apparently always in retail, speaking to the manager. Sorry if you are still confused! :/