Contemporary Karens have been compared to Carolyn Bryant (a white woman whom Emmett Till was accused of offending, resulting in his lynching), and in literature, Mayella Ewell (a fictional character in the 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird).

If a woman argued with a manager, tried to enforce rules in a public space, or lost her cool in a café, she was often labeled as a “Karen.” The name became the default way to describe aggressive...

Gen Z says “Karen” is out — and a new name for rude, entitled ...

"Karen" has, in recent years, become a widespread meme referencing a specific type of middle-class white woman, who exhibits behaviours that stem from privilege.

What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from? - BBC

What does Karen mean? Karen is a slang term used to disparage a stereotypically middle-class, middle-aged white woman who rebukes or reports others in angry, sometimes racist public displays.

“Karen” is a slang term that typically refers to a middle or upper class white woman who has an entitled attitude. Karens are known for treating people poorly, especially service industry workers, and making rude, irritating demands.

Join us as we count down the most infamous times Karens destroyed their own lives through public outbursts, workplace tirades, and social media disasters. Turns out, in the age of smartphones,...