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The rise of the internet crusaders turning outrage into a (very lucrative) career

Naming, shaming and earning... the booming accountability economy is proving that shaming bad behaviour can pay off

Evening Standard

50 People With Main Character Syndrome Who Got Called Out And Shamed Online (New Pics)

"Do you know who I am?!" Yes. You are E-N-T-I-T-L-E-D!

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Mom Loses It Online About Passive-Aggressive Karen On Flight, Netizens Clap Back With Reality Check

Toddler mom goes online to vent about passive-aggressive “Karens” judging her on flights, netizens give her a reality check in the comments.

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Guy Watches ‘Karen’ Cut In Queue, Waits For Karma To Get To Work: “I Chuckled”

"We're all getting on the same plane right?"

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70 Parents Who Got Roasted Online For Thinking The World Revolves Around Them And Their Kids

"Am I really supposed to pay for people to come to my child's birthday?" - the audacity!

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Massive Support For Pregnant Mom Who Was Accused Of Disrespect By “Park Bench Karens”

Two "Karens" accused a pregnant mother of littering and disrespecting a park bench that was in honor of someone who had passed away. The post Massive Support For Pregnant Mom Who Was Accused Of Disrespect By “Park Bench Karens” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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“I Called The Police”: Entitled Karens Block Ambulance, Almost Costs Person Their Life

"I had both vehicles towed, and less than 20 minutes later, hubby had to respond for a person having a heart attack." The post “I Called The Police”: Entitled Karens Block Ambulance, Almost Costs Person Their Life first appeared on Bored Panda.

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“Pete Let Out A Piercing Scream”: Pregnant Woman Traumatizes Coworkers During Forced Meeting

A woman became nauseous during the meeting, and her nasty colleagues were treated to a first-row show of Hyperemesis graviradum. The post “Pete Let Out A Piercing Scream”: Pregnant Woman Traumatizes Coworkers During Forced Meeting first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Demure, sanewashing, standalone 'staches, sourdough: Let's move on in 2025!

The new year is almost here

The Independent UK

Voices: I’m surprised Gregg Wallace didn’t call his female accusers ‘Karens’

COMMENT: There’s a good reason why the disgraced former MasterChef host is angry with ‘middle-class women of a certain age’ – we’ve spent a lifetime putting up with men’s bad behaviour, and age brings the confidence to stand up to it, says Alice Smellie

The Independent UK

35 Times ‘Karens’ Were Shamed In Real Life By People Who Ran Out Of Patience

Being rude, obnoxious, and overly entitled is no way to go through life. It’s only common sense to be polite to the other people you meet. The post 35 Times ‘Karens’ Were Shamed In Real Life By People Who Ran Out Of Patience first appeared on Bored Panda.

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30 People Who Met A Real-Life ‘Karen’ Share Their Stories

On the internet, "Karen" is no longer a name. It's a slang term used to describe antagonistic female characters. The post 30 People Who Met A Real-Life ‘Karen’ Share Their Stories first appeared on Bored Panda.

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“Racist Pure And Simple”: Kelly Rowland Explains What Happened In The Viral Cannes Incident

"Not even THE Kelly Rowland is safe from these Karens—all jealous and bitter and racist as hell." The post “Racist Pure And Simple”: Kelly Rowland Explains What Happened In The Viral Cannes Incident first appeared on Bored Panda.

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“I Need Police Here”: Karen Throws A Fit Over Homeless Man Buying Food, Gets Taught A Lesson

A woman handed a homeless man $4 and was almost immediately berated by a “Karen” who insisted that this was “enabling” his lifestyle. The post “I Need Police Here”: Karen Throws A Fit Over Homeless Man Buying Food, Gets Taught A Lesson first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Salon

Ben Shapiro's single tops Timberlake

“Facts,” in which Shapiro raps about "woke Karens," hit the top of the charts on Friday

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Karen’s Hotel Where Guests Are Greeted By “Rude Staff And Waiters” Opens In London

"We got what we paid for, didn't we? The hotel was nice, food was nice, the service was absolutely f***ing awful." The post Karen’s Hotel Where Guests Are Greeted By “Rude Staff And Waiters” Opens In London first appeared on Bored Panda.

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One not to call the baby? Half of those with this 'embarrassing' name want to change it to shake off the 'dodgy' reputation'

The baby name that you might want to avoid

Wales Online

Karen's Diner staff visit little 'diva' girl at her hospital bed to fulfil her wish

'It has been amazing to be all together with Tiarna, to see her smiling and to be able to laugh ourselves'

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The Guardian - US

Seth Meyers on CPAC: ‘I’ve seen middle-school dance recitals with a bigger audience’

Late-night hosts recap Donald Trump’s new campaign push, his nicknames for Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump Jr’s under-attended CPAC appearance

The Independent UK

Karens, ‘The Ben Stage’ and what happens when your name is ruined by the internet

As relationship gurus on TikTok warn women off dating men named Ben, Ellie Muir speaks to people whose names have become shorthand for unattractive – or even racist – behaviour

The Independent UK

Karens, ‘The Ben Stage’ and what happens when your name is ruined by the internet

As relationship gurus on TikTok warn women off dating men named Ben, Ellie Muir speaks to people whose names have become shorthand for unattractive – or even racist – behaviour

The New Daily

Karens and Donalds ‘teetering on the edge of extinction’, experts say

Experts at a UK baby online resource company say the name 'Karen' and 'Donald' are both in danger of going extinct.

Daily Record

Karen's Diner famous for 'rude service' toward customers to stop in Scotland in 2023

Edinburgh Live

Karen's Diner to visit Edinburgh as customers promised 'worst service ever'

The diner, known for having the worst service imaginable, is set to visit Edinburgh for a limited time event in February following huge success in England and Australia

The Independent UK

The pandemic, Karens, crypto craziness: We're over you, 2022

The rudeness pandemic, the actual pandemic and all things gray

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