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WTF.... LakeArenal Jun 2020 #1
My guess Hav Jun 2020 #6
Don jr is on record as enjoying it. delisen Jun 2020 #18
I hate the use of Karen. I don't see it here. LakeArenal Jun 2020 #20
Huh?? malchickiwick Jun 2020 #2
LMAO what on earth WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #3
What in the.... SouthernCal_Dem Jun 2020 #4
But like...define "Karen stuff" WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #5
Any discussion on any platform in which the "Karen" concept occurs. gulliver Jun 2020 #7
Discussing the concept of entitled white women using racism to oppress BIPOC and viewing the role WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #19
Sure. That's one example. gulliver Jun 2020 #25
Pretty sure Republicans would happy if we didn't discuss it, because we might find solutions if we WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #36
C'mon. Don't bullshit like this. You know exactly what people are complaining about. nsd Jun 2020 #17
It's not clear to me how using a name as shorthand to identify white women upholding white WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #21
Why not just describe white supremacy? nsd Jun 2020 #22
Black people don't have employ language that makes white people more comfortable StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #27
A shorthand term does have to make sense and be immediately understandable. nsd Jun 2020 #32
The term is very understandable to many people StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #58
You're overthinking this. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #34
Is it humorous or is it hurtful? nsd Jun 2020 #41
It's humorous. I do not think it's crossed the line to hurtful. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #47
Hurtful to women. nsd Jun 2020 #56
Only if you think calling out entitled, racist behavior by white women hurts all women. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #74
You think the use of the word "Karen" lately has been limited to racist behavior? nsd Jun 2020 #75
Abuse...how? WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #77
Karen as used lately on the internet basically means ... nsd Jun 2020 #79
It can certainly be used as an insult and to dismiss someone's concerns. It has nowhere near the WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #82
Who cares what makes them happy or unhappy? They are miseable creatures, barly human. Autumn Jun 2020 #8
Why is it so important for some people to call women names? nsd Jun 2020 #9
Why use it? For the same reason any other simple term or meme is used Hav Jun 2020 #10
"Republicanism following woman" if it's a woman...otherwise "Republicanism following man" gulliver Jun 2020 #12
Yeah, that really rolls off the tongue. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #37
Is that a cut? gulliver Jun 2020 #42
The arrogance and entitlement of these "suggestions" is mind-boggling StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #62
And every suggestion hides the real problem even further. Republicanism-following person? WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #73
No, it doesn't. nsd Jun 2020 #14
Maybe this will help... NurseJackie Jun 2020 #30
? Nope, it doesn't. nsd Jun 2020 #43
Here... watch this (Fast-Forward to the 1-min mark) NurseJackie Jun 2020 #51
+1 betsuni Jun 2020 #53
Yep yep yep irisblue Jun 2020 #104
It is easy &is based upon prejudice against women delisen Jun 2020 #29
No, that's a dishonest take Hav Jun 2020 #38
Not at all dishonest. You assert without evidence. delisen Jun 2020 #54
LOL! Nobody is doing that! NurseJackie Jun 2020 #52
Is this meant to be a useful contribution to this discussion? nsd Jun 2020 #59
It's meant to ridicule absurd statements and accusations. NurseJackie Jun 2020 #61
Try again. Do better. nsd Jun 2020 #67
That's all it deserves. NurseJackie Jun 2020 #69
This. delisen Jun 2020 #35
Quit trolling. Jirel Jun 2020 #11
And you don't care about women who stated it hurts them delisen Jun 2020 #33
Oh boo-hoo! "When you are a Karen, that means you've opted-in -- and if it don't apply, let it fly!" NurseJackie Jun 2020 #63
I hope a California employer gets sued if they terminate a woman calling 911 in good faith WestCoastYellowDog Jun 2020 #13
Any examples of precisely this? LanternWaste Jun 2020 #48
Gee, let's ask this question another way: PTWB Jun 2020 #15
thumbs up to this post SiliconValley_Dem Jun 2020 #28
Please find a non prejudiced term. nt delisen Jun 2020 #50
Happy. Tipperary Jun 2020 #16
Ok, Boomski. (nt) FreepFryer Jun 2020 #23
Putin approves the multitude of Karen threads on DU. nt Wednesdays Jun 2020 #24
So when did he call and tell you that? irisblue Jun 2020 #106
what a strange poll SiliconValley_Dem Jun 2020 #26
is this poll the Karenest whitesplaining so far today? StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #31
It's very Karenesque lame54 Jun 2020 #39
Oh, you! NurseJackie Jun 2020 #40
No, it isn't. nsd Jun 2020 #45
Kindly fast-forward to the 55-second mark to actually LISTEN to what she's saying. Or read it. (I've NurseJackie Jun 2020 #60
My point is that many of the people who have seized on the term "Karen" have not adhered ... nsd Jun 2020 #66
No it hasn't. Nobody is doing that. NurseJackie Jun 2020 #68
Use words. GIFs are silly. Use words. nsd Jun 2020 #71
Don't tell me what to do. I don't take orders. NurseJackie Jun 2020 #80
There were a lot of words in that post. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #84
Yes. Thank you. Clearly, however, those weren't the "words" someone wanted to read... NurseJackie Jun 2020 #105
Ha! gollygee Jun 2020 #87
Really Sunsky Jun 2020 #44
Would you like to speak to the Internet's manager? Sympthsical Jun 2020 #46
The optics? nsd Jun 2020 #49
I'm not worried about it Sympthsical Jun 2020 #57
It's just that Putin is such a rat face that it does no one any good to help him defeat good causes. gulliver Jun 2020 #64
If it were a serious issue, I'd be bothered. This isn't Sympthsical Jun 2020 #103
I agree Sunsky Jun 2020 #55
Well, ignoring other factors though, do you think Trump, Putin, Republicans, and their stooges... gulliver Jun 2020 #70
The problem is, the people I'm expressing concern over Sunsky Jun 2020 #94
I'm very sorry you and yours are suffering. But can we at least, please, agree that... gulliver Jun 2020 #96
Oh Sunsky Jun 2020 #101
IKR? StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #65
Sure, Jan. betsuni Jun 2020 #72
I'm not 100% sure you meant this use of "Jan" ironically, but if so, BRAVO! nsd Jun 2020 #78
Indeed I did! betsuni Jun 2020 #81
I'll admit it took me a moment to get the reference ... nsd Jun 2020 #83
Check it out: Here's an animated gif to accompany... you'll love it! NurseJackie Jun 2020 #85
The difference is that this GIF is on point, whereas the ones you posted above were pure snark. nsd Jun 2020 #86
The level of discomfort and resentment now on display reveals that my snark was "on-point" too! NurseJackie Jun 2020 #88
You realize that character is also named Karen? nsd Jun 2020 #92
What made you believe otherwise? NurseJackie Jun 2020 #95
Oh, thank you NJ! betsuni Jun 2020 #90
Don't look now, but that's just far too many words for some, apparently. NurseJackie Jun 2020 #93
Ok, that's not bad. gulliver Jun 2020 #97
Anything that stirs racist hatred is fine by Trumputin. JustABozoOnThisBus Jun 2020 #76
Calling racist white women "Karen" stirs racist hatred? StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #98
Haven't you heard? They're victims too! NurseJackie Jun 2020 #100
Yeah, I think it riles Hannity, Limbaugh, etc JustABozoOnThisBus Jun 2020 #102
They're already riled up. Karen memes aren't responsible for it StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #107
We need more poll options gollygee Jun 2020 #89
If it divides us, they like it. tinrobot Jun 2020 #91
How does the term "Karen" divide us? StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #99
A quick glance at this thread indicates that it is dividing people here. tinrobot Jun 2020 #111
The term isn't dividing anyone StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #112
I voted for hamberders. Voltaire2 Jun 2020 #108
I think the complaining about the word "Karen" would make them happy fishwax Jun 2020 #109
Republicans encourage anything that enhances divisiveness in America.... KY_EnviroGuy Jun 2020 #110
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