Karen has long been used as a pejorative term, typically to refer to middle-aged women who tend to pry into other people’s affairs and make life unpleasant for all around them.
Karen revenge stories are even funnier than the memes that have recently taken over Reddit! These people seem like one big tornado, unleashing their fiery anger against anyone who dares upset them in any way.
1. A Train Passenger Who Refused to Take Her Bag
When most people hear “Karen,” they likely picture someone who emits foul odor. However, this popular internet slang word also signifies someone who is self-absorbed and disregardful towards others.
Reddit user “R” made headlines this past summer after posting her hilarious story of getting revenge against Karen on r/F*ckYouKaren subreddit, garnering over 5500 upvotes and 191 comments – an unprecedented level of engagement across social media!
This woman explained she was aboard a train when a man approached and demanded she remove her bag from the seat next to her so he could sit down. At first she attempted to resolve this situation by moving seats but he persisted with his request – when she refused he called her an “a******” and an “entitled b****”.
A heated exchange ensued between them and eventually resulted in the woman standing up and walking away, alleging that the man followed her back to where she sat before asking her again to move her bags. She shared the story on Reddit to gain support for her refusal to remove her bag from her seat.
Redditors found this story of Karen on Reddit to be quite hilarious and applauded her actions as being respectful yet not degrading or humiliating to other passengers.
Revenge on Karens can be a satisfying way of taking some measure of payback for injustices done to us all online, without resorting to extreme measures. Karen revenge stories can often make us smile with their humorous antics that bring to light this internet-based slang term.
On an Amtrak train, she encountered a confrontational Karen who refused to move her bag from Redditor’s seat. At first it appeared she was in a rush but eventually she took action by standing up from her seat and walking towards an attendant for assistance.
2. A GoFundMe for a Starbucks Server
Karens can be an enormous pain, so it’s refreshing to see them getting taken down a peg. These Redditors shared their experiences with this plague – which were even funnier than memes!
One couple was enjoying an idyllic shopping trip at their grocery store with their six-month-old baby when all of a sudden someone named Karen showed up and completely disrupted it all with her loud personality.
Therefore, she decided to confront customer service staff directly. After she did this, the manager approached and told her she was being rude. Though she tried defending herself and dismissing his accusations of her being unpleasant in any way whatsoever, the manager insisted she leave immediately and asked her not to come back in again.
Later that evening, she went out with her husband and son to another restaurant, where they were having an enjoyable experience until someone introducing themselves as “Karen” suddenly entered and completely disrupted it all by shouting at them and trying to convince them leave.
However, this family was determined not to let this go unchecked; they met with restaurant management immediately to address the situation, and successfully got her fired right away!
Karen received a letter from the owner of her restaurant detailing her employment history, in which there were few positives she could say about it; she had accrued large debts, was never promoted, nor received positive recommendations; in addition, she hadn’t obtained her degree yet despite working there for many years without ever receiving it.
As soon as she learned this information, she made the vow not to return and posted an angry review on Yelp!.
Amber Gilles, who claims that her identity and likeness were misappropriated in creating the GoFundMe for the barista, filed a lawsuit against its creator based on breach of privacy violations inflicted upon her by this GoFundMe campaign.
A woman who sued Starbucks baristas after they refused to wear masks has taken legal action against the person who initiated a fundraising campaign for her, alleging it made her “publicly humiliated” and damaged her career by raising over $100,000 for her cause – demanding part of that sum to cover attorney fees for representation.
3. A Bus Passenger Who Accused a Bus Driver of Being a “Karen”
“Karen” is often associated with middle-aged women who interfere in others’ affairs and make life unpleasant for everyone around her, but this Redditor took it one step further by sharing her experience dealing with an entitled train passenger who refused to put her purse away before sitting down on an already paid-for seat on a train.
Though many were quick to label her a troll, others were left stunned and offered supportive words of advice and comfort. The post garnered over 5.5K upvotes as well as 191 comments discussing this incident.
After being bullied by an entitled bus driver, this woman decided to film and upload footage of the incident onto Reddit’s r/F*ckYouKaren subreddit as revenge.
Subreddit with over 1.5M members dedicated to disparaging “Karens.” This subreddit offers various communities dedicated to criticizing women with strong personalities who make life hard for others, like “Karens.” This community in particular shares stories about these self-absorbed individuals who make life hard for everyone else.
One such story involves a woman who recorded herself accusing a bus driver of being a “Karen.” Additionally, she accused them of sexual discrimination as well as making various racist comments against them.
Video footage of her outburst went viral, and it soon became evident that she was simply having a bad day. While listening to music on a bus ride she began complaining about how “this country has gone to hell” and complained of too many Asians being present in her area.
She then asked the bus driver to let her off the vehicle but was refused by him. In response, the woman began shouting abuse at him while also suggesting he “did not care” about other people and that he possessed a knife.
Bus drivers were quick to intervene and called the police, leading to her arrest on assaulting a public servant charges and her subsequent ban from riding buses in the city, according to reports.
4. A Bus Driver Who Accused a Bus Passenger of Being a “Karen”
Local bus drivers provide regular transport within their cities or towns, usually stopping when passengers request it at bus stops. Intercity drivers travel between different towns or countries picking up and dropping off passengers.
Bus drivers in the United States work for various companies that provide different services to customers. Some drive buses for tourist transport while others run shuttles for disabled or elderly individuals.
Bus drivers’ duties typically involve collecting fares, giving change to passengers and answering any inquiries about schedules or routes. They must also report accidents or disruptions to a central dispatcher.
But driving can often be stressful and drivers often experience sexual harassment from passengers if their jobs require them to spend extended periods in the driver’s seat without regular breaks.
Even with its inherent risks, some drivers do it because they enjoy engaging with people and helping people get where they need to go. It can also be an excellent way to earn some extra money and assist those in need.
Aspiring bus drivers should apply directly to the company they would like to drive for and submit an updated resume that includes previous driving experience and qualifications, along with passing a background check.
If your resume needs work, look for jobs online or at your local library. A good-written resume will set you apart from competitors and increase your odds of finding employment quickly.
Bus drivers may use their experience and credentials to negotiate for better wages or working conditions; some employers even provide additional perks and perks for drivers.
As well as receiving an attractive salary, a bus driver must also possess the skill set needed to safely navigate their routes and prevent accidents. A good bus driver will find themselves retained as long as possible by their employer.
Recently in New York City, an MTA bus driver was assaulted and beaten by one of her passengers, an incident she has experienced multiple times since last fall.
