#you make it meaningless when you use it to undermine any and every woman you're having a discussion with

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I see a concerning number of men using the term 'Karen' to dismiss their wives' concerns over...any number of things. Work, chores, respectful behavior, any sort of argument that arises.

To reiterate:

'Karen' refers to a type of entitlement, rudeness, and obnoxious behavior, typically of older white women, typically towards people of color working in retail & service industries.

'Karen' does not refer to a woman feeling entitled to respect from a spouse or partner.

'Karen' is not a soft substitute for calling any woman you don't like a 'bitch'. It is especially not a substitute for calling your wife a bitch.

Learn what words mean. And stop being shitty to the people you claim to love.

#not a shitpost #the slang meaning for Karen was invented for a reason #it plays a significant role in casual conversations about race and class and working conditions and the concept of respect #you make it meaningless when you use it to undermine any and every woman you're having a discussion with #grow the fuck up and just admit you're an asshole throwing around gendered insults #from now on every man who misuses the term 'Karen' i am going to call a 'Kevin' #a Kevin is a (typically middle-age white) man who exhibits casual sexism towards his wife and female relatives #often in the guise of 'humor' or by pointedly winning arguments as a means of demonstrating male superiority #(this is bc after awhile you give up arguing with a Kevin #A Kevin is defined by his pig headedness and his willingness to waste everyone's time and trample on their feelings.) #every summer barbeque has a Kevin. typically standing by the grill wearing a hat with a stupid slogan and chugging a tallboy