Minq

Helping You Look and Feel Good

  • New
  • Beauty
  • Food
  • Fitness
  • Lifestyle
  • Style

We Can’t Stop Reading This “I Am A Karen” Letter

By Brooklyn Bubz
March 9, 2021

Flickr / scottfeldstein

Oof.

A woman named Karen (for real, not a joke) recently wrote into Magic Valley’s opinion column expressing her concerns with the labeling term “Karen” in today’s society. We understand it’s not easy being one of the nice Karens. To have their name smeared by the insanity of other Karens. But just like watching a train wreck, I can’t stop looking no matter how horrible it is. It’s worth the read.

Our author begins with quite an introduction for herself:

I am a Karen. Long before this current meme defining a “Karen” as a privileged white woman, a racist, a mask-refusing, histrionic, complaining snob, above it all and especially entitled, I was born a Karen. That is my name. I have always liked my name. To me it has always been connected in my heart with caring and kindness.

While there’s nothing wrong in taking pride in one’s name, what’s in a name, really? It’s just an Internet trend, man. There’s no need to take it so personally. Yet it’s quite ironic that “Karens” are the complete opposite of caring and kind. They’re entitled and desire to make everyone’s life absolutely miserable by complaining about anything and everything they can.

Is this Karen…literally about to pull a “Karen”… in an attempt to get us all to stop using “Karen”…?

Now it is used so thoughtlessly to describe someone that I do not identify with. Just like when teens say, “That is so gay” when they mean “That is so stupid, ugly, bad, etc.” Words have power to hurt. People can be so thoughtless and without empathy. But now we no longer say “r—–” or “n—–.” That is because those words are finally considered offensive, filled with hate and evil. It took us awhile though didn’t it?

Michael Scott

Yep, she is.

She’s literally comparing her name to derogatory slurs?! This woman really thinks her 5 letter name holds the same negative connotation as racism and homophobia!? Someone take my keyboard away from me before I go off.

Deep breaths, people there’s still a little more to go. (Remember that “can’t look away from a train wreck” feeling? It’s bad).

Some of my own high school students have called me a “Karen” when they choose to be disrespectful, which teenagers can be sometimes.

Wah, wah, wah. We’ve all been teenagers. High schoolers are jerks, but teachers can be huge jerks, too. If you can’t handle HIGH SCHOOLERS disliking you as a TEACHER, maybe you shouldn’t be a teacher?

Maybe it’s time to channel into that “caring” and “kind” aspect of your name more. Maybe they’re calling you a Karen because you’re making their lives miserable as most teenagers assume every teacher is out to do.

I will continue to be Karen. But you might want to think about how it feels to have your name associated with being something negative through no fault of your own. How would you feel? Please don’t continue the labeling of calling someone who is behaving badly a “Karen.” It is hurtful to us kind Karens.

I can’t get over the entitlement. I have a million things to say but think @mystisai’s comment takes care of this one.

“Gosh Karen, you’re really being a bit of a Pessimistic Patty. If you’re going to be a Chatty Cathy, you should be a little less Nervous Nellie or Debbie Downer. More of an Anytime Annie, than a Negative Nancy. Maybe you can come up with some alternatives Johnny on the spot.”

What were your thoughts when reading through this “I Am A Karen” letter?

    Primary Sidebar

    Most Popular

    Rescue Shelter Goes Viral After Posting Hilarious Dog Adoption Advert
    NewRescue Shelter Goes Viral After Posting Hilarious Dog Adoption Advert
    Anthony Yates
    Oklahoma Farmer Killed By Water Buffalo He Just Purchased
    NewOklahoma Farmer Killed By Water Buffalo He Just Purchased
    Anthony Yates
    Kanye West Fans Demand Refunds After Disappointing Shanghai Concert
    NewKanye West Fans Demand Refunds After Disappointing Shanghai Concert
    Anthony Yates

    Editor's Picks

    Human Skin Teddy Bear Found In California Turns Out To Be Bizarre Prank
    NewHuman Skin Teddy Bear Found In California Turns Out To Be Bizarre Prank
    Anthony Yates
    More Than 200 Kids Exposed To Lead Poisoning In Chinese Kindergarten
    NewMore Than 200 Kids Exposed To Lead Poisoning In Chinese Kindergarten
    Anthony Yates

    Trending

    Police Arrest GrubHub Driver, Complete The Order For Him In Viral Video
    NewPolice Arrest GrubHub Driver, Complete The Order For Him In Viral Video
    Anthony Yates
    Qantas Flight Delayed After Impact With Jet Bridge
    NewQantas Flight Delayed After Impact With Jet Bridge
    Anthony Yates

    Secondary Sidebar

    Can't Miss Stories

    Kentucky Man May Lose Hand After 'Freak Accident' With Defective Firework
    NewKentucky Man May Lose Hand After ‘Freak Accident’ With Defective Firework
    Anthony Yates
    French Inmate Escapes Prison Hiding In Cellmate's Bag
    NewFrench Inmate Escapes Prison Hiding In Cellmate’s Bag
    Anthony Yates
    British Columbia Woman Made A Bizarre DoorDash Order While Sleepwalking
    NewBritish Columbia Woman Made A Bizarre DoorDash Order While Sleepwalking
    Anthony Yates

    Must Reads

    Florida Man Known As The 'Nail Bandit' Arrested For Sabotaging Emergency Vehicles
    NewFlorida Man Known As The ‘Nail Bandit’ Arrested For Sabotaging Emergency Vehicles
    Anthony Yates
    Beyoncé Replaces Stage Prop With A Gold Horse After Scary Malfunction
    NewBeyoncé Replaces Stage Prop With A Gold Horse After Scary Malfunction
    Anthony Yates

    Popular Picks

    Mysterious UK Crop Circles Branded 'Criminal Damage' By Farmers
    NewMysterious UK Crop Circles Branded ‘Criminal Damage’ By Farmers
    Anthony Yates
    Arizona Therapist Dies After Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Catches Fire
    NewArizona Therapist Dies After Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Catches Fire
    Anthony Yates

    Helping You Look and Feel Good
    • About Us
    • Contact us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    Do Not Sell My Personal Information Change Consent