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Results: Do You Know A 'Karen'?

Published on 07/20/2020
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'Karen' is a pejorative term use for a woman perceived to be entitled or demanding beyond the scope of what is considered appropriate or necessary. A common stereotype is that of a racist white woman who uses her privilege to demand her own way at the expense of others. The male counterpart has been called, in some circles a 'Ken'. Have you heard the term, and do you know a 'Karen' or do you think you are one?
'Karen' is a pejorative term use for a woman perceived to be entitled or demanding beyond the scope of what is considered appropriate or necessary. A common stereotype is that of a racist white woman who uses her privilege to demand her own way at the expense of others. The male counterpart has been called, in some circles a 'Ken'. Have you heard the term, and do you know a 'Karen' or do you think you are one?
I am a 'Karen'
2%
69 votes
I know a 'Karen'
22%
603 votes
I might be a 'Ken' though
1%
24 votes
I know a 'Ken'
6%
173 votes
No, do not know any
32%
903 votes
Heard the term 'Karen'
42%
1156 votes
Have not heard the term 'Karen'
19%
521 votes
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The use of a personal name to refer to an entire group(ing) of people is a long-documented, cross-cultural, linguistic phenomenon that can be attested over many, many centuries. There's plenty of historical precedent for using a proper name to stand in for a whole archetype or stereotype of a character. This linguistic use is usually referred to as an eponym; calling someone a "Scrooge" is perhaps the most recognizable example, in reference to a wealth-hoarding, greedy personality. Were you aware of this linguistic phenomenon?
Yes
44%
1218 votes
No
43%
1203 votes
Undecided
13%
361 votes
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The woman anointed Central Park Karen, Amy Cooper, who is white, sparked controversy by calling 911 on bird-watcher Christian Cooper (no relation), who is black. During the incident in New York's Central Park, Cooper was filmed telling police that Cooper was threatening her life after he told her to leash her dog. Do you remember this incident?
The woman anointed Central Park Karen, Amy Cooper, who is white, sparked controversy by calling 911 on bird-watcher Christian Cooper (no relation), who is black. During the incident in New York's Central Park, Cooper was filmed telling police that Cooper was threatening her life after he told her to leash her dog. Do you remember this incident?
Yes
59%
1654 votes
No
32%
896 votes
Undecided
8%
232 votes
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Now we have gun-toting 'Karen' and 'Ken' -- the St. Louis couple receiving major backlash after being caught on video pointing their guns at protesters on Sunday. Hundred of protesters were marching to Mayor Lyda Krewson's house when protesters reached the property of Mark and Patricia McCloskey, two personal-injury lawyers. The couple stood on their property with their weapons, as the crowd walked by. The crowd did not walk on their property or approach their home. Did you hear about this incident?
Now we have gun-toting 'Karen' and 'Ken' -- the St. Louis couple receiving major backlash after being caught on video pointing their guns at protesters on Sunday. Hundred of protesters were marching to Mayor Lyda Krewson's house when protesters reached the property of Mark and Patricia McCloskey, two personal-injury lawyers. The couple stood on their property with their weapons, as the crowd walked by. The crowd did not walk on their property or approach their home. Did you hear about this incident?
Yes
57%
1580 votes
No
35%
976 votes
Undecided
8%
226 votes
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And of course, there is Supermarket Karen, such as the woman in this video. In it she is having a complete meltdown inside what appears to be a Fiesta Market in Dallas ... after she was apparently asked to put her mask back on to check out. Turns out she didn't like that order ... so she decided to empty out her cart and chuck her groceries all over the floor -- all while cursing out the staff, customers and anyone else who was listening. Eventually, she ran out of steam and stormed out. Have you seen any Supermarket Karens in action?
Yes
18%
510 votes
No
82%
2272 votes
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