Talk:Karen (slang)

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Latest comment: 2 days ago by Aethalides in topic Race

Wiki Education assignment: Race, Law, and Politics

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  This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 17 January 2024 and 10 May 2024. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Mriacona (article contribs).

— Assignment last updated by Mriacona (talk) 17:45, 1 April 2024 (UTC)Reply

What "Karen" actually means

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What a pathetic load of garbage propaganda this article is. It actually has "sources" from the BBC and Insider who are left-wing and have not got a clue on what a meme is, nor any clue of what happens on the Internet, and the former of which is well-renowned for making up rubbish and telling lies. "Karen" used generally for entitled women in general. They don't need to be American, or light-skinned, or blonde or short-haired. Even the term "Daren" and "Kevin" are used for male Karens. The Internet must push back. Mikey'Da'Man, Archangel (talk) 17:49, 21 April 2024 (UTC)Reply

And what reliable sources do you have for this? EvergreenFir (talk) 17:50, 21 April 2024 (UTC)Reply
Mikey, you appear to be saying above that the BBC "is well-renowned for making up rubbish and telling lies". If this were so, it would be surprising that en:Wikipedia says that, for editing purposes, the BBC "is considered generally reliable". If you can provide evidence for the BBC's renown for making up rubbish and telling lies, then please do so at WP:RSN and get agreement for your low opinion of the BBC. If you either cannot do this persuasively or can't be bothered to do so, then accept that the BBC is, with good reason, considered generally reliable. -- Hoary (talk) 23:45, 21 April 2024 (UTC)Reply

Semi-protected edit request on 13 May 2024

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In regards to Citibike Karen. The teen boy’s family raised $103,235 via GoFundMe. The $65 amount is incorrect in this wiki. 71.95.40.115 (talk) 14:46, 13 May 2024 (UTC)Reply

Do you have a WP:RS? Babysharkboss2 was here!! I killed JFK 15:01, 13 May 2024 (UTC)Reply
  Done The source seems to say $65,000, not $65. I've made that change. Valereee (talk) 19:32, 13 May 2024 (UTC)Reply

Race

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I have seen it mention many times that the definition of a karen is 'white' and 'middle class', but I think that this is incorrect. There have been countless of hours of karens on all kinds of social media showing that this is universal behaviour, not related to [perceived] race, [standing], or education level, and I would support a move to reclassify 'karen' as " a woman but not exclusively so, who exhibits a pattern of entitled, demanding, and often confrontational behavior in various social situations, particularly when interacting with service providers or authority figures. This behavior is characterized by a sense of superiority, entitlement to special treatment, and a tendency to escalate minor issues into conflicts. Karens are known for asserting their perceived rights aggressively, often disregarding the perspectives or needs of others and displaying a lack of empathy or self-awareness. Their behavior may include making unreasonable demands, insisting on speaking to managers or supervisors, and attempting to exert control over situations in which they feel dissatisfied or inconvenienced." Aethalides (talk) 15:09, 18 May 2024 (UTC)Reply

Do you have sources for that definition? Dimadick (talk) 13:35, 19 May 2024 (UTC)Reply
I'm talking about my opinion, and stating that I would support such a definition. Not sure if a list of youtube videos would qualify as sources for Wikipedia, though. Aethalides (talk) 19:09, 14 July 2024 (UTC)Reply

Misogyny

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Docktuh, the fact it's sometimes used against men doesn't mean it's not an example of misogyny, so I've added that cat back. Valereee (talk) 18:00, 14 July 2024 (UTC)Reply