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34. Read and learn.

Wed Aug 3, 2022, 09:32 PM

Aug 2022

The "Karen" meme is being used to describe women who commit acts in public that are perceived to be racist, such as unjustly calling the police on Black people.
The meme, often combined with the "Can I speak to the manager?" haircut, is used as a "pejorative for middle-aged white women"

https://www.insider.com/karen-meme-origin-the-history-of-calling-women-karen-white-2020-5

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The very first "Karen". [View all] G2theD Aug 2022 OP

😂 🤣 😂 a kennedy Aug 2022 #1

I don't get it, she looks like a POC herself instead of... brush Aug 2022 #2

Margaret Hamilton, actress. dchill Aug 2022 #3

And that somehow explains the post? brush Aug 2022 #4

It's alright if you don't get the joke. G2theD Aug 2022 #6

Do you know what a "karen" is? If so, explain the joke. brush Aug 2022 #7

I guess you never saw the beginning of the Wizard of Oz. G2theD Aug 2022 #8

You don't know, do you? brush Aug 2022 #9

If you don't get the joke, move on. G2theD Aug 2022 #10

Aggresive? The joke doesn't make sense in terms of what... brush Aug 2022 #11

I know what a Karen is. Do you? G2theD Aug 2022 #12

Woohoo. You got it mostly, except the part you left out about the "karens"... brush Aug 2022 #13

That is not part of the definition. G2theD Aug 2022 #14

I was right. You don't know. Look up BBQ Becky. brush Aug 2022 #15

Maybe this will help you. G2theD Aug 2022 #16

I don't care what that says, those who know, know. brush Aug 2022 #17

You are the one that is clueless. G2theD Aug 2022 #20

And what is the male name for such a person? delisen Aug 2022 #22

Ok Karen. G2theD Aug 2022 #23

Male name is Ken. G2theD Aug 2022 #24

Where are all the Ken-ridiculings? Somehow it's only about females.nt delisen Aug 2022 #25

That's all I ever see. G2theD Aug 2022 #26

Just as blonde jokes are about women. Not Heidi Aug 2022 #79

FYI: Here's a video of the latest, racist karen incident. brush Aug 2022 #52

She was trying to get Dorothy's dog taken away as a dangerous animal. BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #40

Because it isn't funny. Witch jokes are not funny now.Alito might laugh delisen Aug 2022 #18

Wow. Just wow. G2theD Aug 2022 #19

Some people have no sense of humor. Phoenix61 Aug 2022 #28

Yeah, to make such a big deal out of a stupid meme is stupefying to me. G2theD Aug 2022 #31

She played a mean woman in a movie. BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #41

And the picture was of her as a crotchety old lady G2theD Aug 2022 #45

No kidding... BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #46

Karen's don't have to be racist; just entitled will work. Maraya1969 Aug 2022 #27

Thank you. I can't believe I'm being attacked over this. G2theD Aug 2022 #32

I got the joke. This thread is a hoot. BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #42

Really? I wonder if any are in youtube. G2theD Aug 2022 #44

It might be Maxwell House. BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #47

Yup that is the usual problem whistler162 Aug 2022 #50

I am none of those things G2theD Aug 2022 #51

I would like you to tell me what was racist, sexist, or homophobic in any of my posts. G2theD Aug 2022 #54

Nor can I. Good joke btw. n/t Not Heidi Aug 2022 #80

There's usually a racist aspect to it. brush Aug 2022 #35

She played the Wicked Witch of the West in... dchill Aug 2022 #29

Thank you. Kinda sad, int it? G2theD Aug 2022 #33

Read and learn. brush Aug 2022 #34

I thought it was more about the "white privilege" strain. dchill Aug 2022 #36

It wasn't funny and there is a racist aspect to it. brush Aug 2022 #37

I thought/think it was funny. dchill Aug 2022 #38

You're right. It's your right. brush Aug 2022 #39

If it's racist, it's racist against white people. G2theD Aug 2022 #57

I'm not a fan of re-writing history, or short-term memory loss... brush Aug 2022 #59

If I am a racist then so are you. G2theD Aug 2022 #60

Oh, please. I didn't say you were a racist, just that... brush Aug 2022 #61

There was nothing about racism in the meme! G2theD Aug 2022 #65

Let's just agree to leave it alone. I'm done. brush Aug 2022 #67

Thank you. I appreciate that. G2theD Aug 2022 #68

Thank you. BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #71

Thanks! Yeah, I'm a bit disillusioned and disappointed. G2theD Aug 2022 #72

Don't be. I thought it was so true. And funny. BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #73

I'm sure I've seen stranger things, but I cant remember any offhand. G2theD Aug 2022 #74

Lol, if you mean here, just stick around awhile. BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #75

My eyes are opening, that's for sure. G2theD Aug 2022 #76

I don't remember any racism in the Wizard of Oz. BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #43

There is no racist aspect to it G2theD Aug 2022 #56

There were plenty of "Karens" both male and female at the condo my parents lived in before BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #48

FYI: There was ususally a racist aspect to the karen meme. brush Aug 2022 #58

I understand what you're saying, but you're missing the point. BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #62

IMO you're leaving out a huge part of the whole karen meme. brush Aug 2022 #64

Yes. That is what a Karen is. G2theD Aug 2022 #63

Thank you. G2theD Aug 2022 #69

You should read and learn then. G2theD Aug 2022 #66

Exactly this. BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #70

It is a name associated with females whistler162 Aug 2022 #49

She is a POC! G2theD Aug 2022 #5

Margaret Hamilton was not a POC. BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #53

...and your little dog, too! Blue Owl Aug 2022 #21

Yes, indeed! dchill Aug 2022 #30

Phyllis Schlafly. roamer65 Aug 2022 #55

I don't get the 1923 date. Mr.Bill Aug 2022 #77

You're right. G2theD Aug 2022 #78

Actually, I just looked it up. G2theD Aug 2022 #81

That makes sense. Mr.Bill Aug 2022 #82