- Jul 24, 2012
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Part of the reason why I posted this here, and not in any of the other relevant threads, is to remind people of the origins of the Karen meme.
Yea we're all benefiting from some much needed comedic relief from the meme right now.
But in case any white people aren't aware, or if anyone is just generally confused by the meme, Karen originated from people pushing back against racism and white supremacy and using the internet to broadcast and shame perpetrators.
Before mainstream society decided to join in for the laugh, Karen the social construct was specifically about calling out ordinary Americans for everyday attempts to use white supremacy as a tool to subjugate and police black people in public.
Yes, the meme evolved into calling out the general entitlement and snobby behavior we see far too often from a certain segment of society, but this just a quick reminder that it didn't start a joke, and it will still be here when the joke ends.
Nailed it
It's mainly why I have a hard time watching most of these clips cuz while it provides some laughter on the surface, I cant watch too much cuz I start go get heated because we know where the fuel of Karen comes from.