There's a coffeeshop I frequent, it's pretty laid back and no one is really wearing their masks at their tables (go figure). I AM in Louisiana, so it's not that bad.
So I decided to skip wearing my mask as I walked out and to my car. I was wearing my camo USA/Trump cap and that's probably what Karen saw first, because she stood shaking her head at me and keeping her distance as I walked down the few stairs to the parking lot. I wasn't even registering her until I heard her mumble: "And no mask..." She really only forgot to call me "deplorable".
I hadn't even realized until I'd gotten into my car that I was being judged and I was kicking myself for missing an opportunity to educate the ignorant. Anyway, I was happy to finally count myself amongst you fine patriots and had to share despite the self-congratulatory-ness of it all...
Knibb High Football Rules!
She was probably wearing stanky Birkenstocks with gnarly toenails, so it wouldn’t have been taken as kindness, but instead as mean-spirited sarcasm.
Which also would have been good.
That's a really great idea! I'll try to remember that if there's a next time. Tbh, it never occurred to me that I'd run into one based on where I am but there you go.
Exactly. They want to upset you, that's their goal. Don't take the bait and give them what they want.
I met a mini Karen yesterday! Asked my daughter and I where are masks were at target, my husband walked up and said “not here” I laughed and said “yeah not here”. Boy was she triggered and proceeded to tell me if you don’t have common sense don’t have kids. I said “well I’ve got six, so there you go”. She stomped off, it was rather funny.
Well done! And she wasn't even an employee I'm guessing? Sheesh, mind your own business, people. Thanks for sharing and say hi to Gen. Washington for me!
Definitely not a worker, little petite blond, probably upper middle class family type, dressed like it anyway. Have you seen the video of the meltdown the young woman had in an elevator...reminded me of her. I was a little shocked but also it was kind of sad. I could see her visibly offended by my bare face. If she could have she probably would have stoned me. And I definitely will he is my favorite General, right up there with Patton oh and Trump ;) the General of the deplorables
I just searched it. That's amazing! She completely drank the kool-aid
I laugh every time I think of it, I’m beginning to wonder if my kids went to these meetings to get rid of masks and stomp their feet saying “ you have stolen my childhood” would that work? It worked for that Greta girl, or does it only work for the agenda of the day?
"How DARE you?!" lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVBJT2zeSqs
Brilliant - yes flash a great smile.
Only one encounter in Costco UK. Wanted a raincoat but not allowed to try on coat in case I infect plastic I guess. However have not tried on 3 things that I have bought on previous seperate occasions, got home after 2 hour trip and couldn't get over my girth.
the shop I had my Braveheart moment, ripped my own coat off in the middle of the shop. Karen comes out of NOWHERE and yells EXCUSE ME, EXCUSE ME you cant (blah blah blah) - we have security cameras, covid etc etc death' - I zoned out.
Argument followed and then I ended up yelling at my other half who was hiding a way from me that ' I will have to buy another coat that doesn't fit me cos this covid fucking nazi has a problem'.
Felt good, shouldn't really have sworn but we get pumped up over this you know?
Bought the coat ... its tight.
I’ve seen an old guy get out of his car put on an old blue paper mask and fill up with petrol/ gas at the pump.No protection on his hands that touch the pump that 100s of others have touched.
The supermarkets etc have scaled back on the door Stasicontrollers and trolleys rarely get wiped. Queuing has ended.I’ve started to see a few coffee cup Karen’s shopping in pairs whilst wearing a mask.
I shake my head in dismay. I’d love to have a mask with Q on it but would probably be attacked or arrested for breach of the peace, that’s annoying especially when Adam Lambert and Boy George were pictured eating out in BLM masks.
haha! Wear that tight coat with pride, as a reminder that you stood for FREEDOM!
This 100%.
I had the daughter try on a coat right in the middle of the store the other day. No approaches, no stares, though I wasnt checking, I just acted my usual self and it went cool. I was a little self concious through the trip, I was getting annoyed with almost everyone else wearing masks, but made it through and no probs., and the daughter got a well fitting coat. Were in Indiana.
Hasn’t happened to me yet. I’ve already rehearsed what I will say...”You do You and I’ll do Me!!”
You're already ahead of the curve, fren. I wish I had prepared a statement, haha.
I must give off a "fuck with me at your own peril" vibe, cuz I've been waiting to roast me a Karen but none will step forward.
I'm sorry to hear that fren, sooner or later you'll find that special someone when you're least expecting it. Kek
Super kek! I hope so. Would be fun.
This is the same problem I have nobody will bother me (wife says I look mean). I'm dying to tell someone to mind their own business, i have AFS. What's AFS you ask? American Freedom Syndrome. It's very liberating.
Haha, I was gonna use the ol' "I have a medical exemption; I'm allergic to bullshit" excuse muhself.
Hey there neighbor! I really need to start pushing the limits more like you. And I firmly believe the real "maskholes" are the ones imposing themselves on others, but I'm preaching to the choir...
Good to know about the mask mandate, I'm surprised we still have one. Do you think it's because of our dear democrat governor? Also, if you're ever in the NOLA area, I'd be proud to go on maskless errands with you, fren!
I like to smile at everybody while maskless. It feels like ppl miss that and so far no one has given me any lip.
Ha! I do the same thing! At first, when I ditched the mask, I wouldn't make eye contact with anybody in the store. After a while I was like, screw this, I'm gonna look people square in the eye and smile big. Most people acknowledge me as if they are smiling back...but of course, I can't see it. Sucks for them.
I cannot stand to look at the faceless people. It's not enough to see the eyes. I seldom look at any of them because I find myself wanting to make human contact but never can. They can rot in hell.
Also a very good tip, thank you. And username doesn't check out, kek!
At least you weren't called selfish and a danger to others. I refrain from saying their IQ is lower than their shoe size and laugh instead/
Was in a restaurant in Lafayette- Texas Roadhouse- and they had a police officer there to try to enforce the masks. When they told me I had to wear one to come in, I said this is ridiculous. 100 million Covid virus particles could fit on the head of a pin and you're telling me a mask will prevent me making someone sick or them making me sick? The policeman just started laughing and I went straight to my table maskless.
that's a boss move right there.
Thanks! The hostess was fussing at me. I turned and said, "I'm sorry but I can't understand what you're saying with your mask on.".
I have to say...my name is Karen and I am a patriot! I hate being stereotyped because of my name! The day it was announced that Biden won, I stood at the corner of two minor highways in my town...all alone... and waved my Trump flag. I am 63 and was two months out of total knee replacement surgery but I "represented ". Next time you feel the need to call someone a Karen, think if me, this God Loving Patriot, bite your tongue and give me a kind thought! I love you all. WWG1WGA
Miss Karen, I apologize for offending you. I mentioned it because of its slang use nowadays in quickly summarizing that special attitude that some people display. Not really an excuse, just an explanation. I even thought about adding a disclaimer at the end, because I have a very dear cousin of mine named Karen. Thanks for representing us and I love you right back!
I totally understand. Kind of like calling a prostitute's customer a "John" , or a person targeted by a conman a "Mark" or "Patsy", "Dick" or can mean a detective or a man's penis, "Ralph" is tossing one's cookies, Mary Jane for pot. Actually this is kind of fun to come up with slang. Sadly though, Karen definitely has negative connotations. You did not hurt my feelings. What a wimp I would be if you did! I just wanted someone to know that some of us Karen's are badass mothers! And we love President Trump!
Good for you!
I just walk into places like I own it. Don’t even give it a second thought. I’ve only been challenged ONCE, by a cashier as I was standing in line to pay. She gave me shit, and I asked her if she wanted my money.
She shut up and took my money.
I fully believe that if your posture and demeanor is confident (BDE), no one will have the guts to challenge you.
So true. You're an alpha female!
I find the older I get, I have far less tolerance for fools and bullshit.
What a complete idiot...Karen, not you! Congratulations! Sometimes it just feels good to rock the boat and see who screams the loudest.
Thank you! It's the little things in life you've gotta appreciate, right?
You can't talk sense to the senseless, trying to do so is only a waste of breath(they have to be shown, they can't be told... better to not engage)
At least you weren't called selfish and a danger to others. Parroting all the propaganda,
You already know she's pre-programmed to play that message given the opportunity. I wouldn't be surprised if she bitched to one of the employees there once I was gone.
While going maskless I smile as much as possible, and act so saccharine sweet that even maple syrup is bland in comparison.
So far I've not encountered any mask-nazis. Gotten some side-eyes, some eye rolls, some double takes, etc, but so far nobody has even muttered anything under their breath at me. I hope it stays that way. To be honest I don't think I would be very chill if someone stopped and screamed at me so I hope it doesn't happen, just to keep my own sanity.
But if a screeching Karen starts flapping her lips at you, just don't look or notice her for a moment, wait until she goes quiet for you to respond, slowly turn your head and stare at her with one raised eyebrow, then slowly turn your head back and keep going about your business like she's not even worth acknowledging. Karen's hate this THE most, when you notice them but don't engage and act like they're a mild annoyance. They WANT your attention, they WANT you to think of them as THE most important thing in the world, and when you don't give them that, oh boy, then it gets fun. But usually they'll realize you aren't giving them the time of day and huff off on their own.
KEK. This is hilarious, like an "Inside the Mind of a Karen". I can't really raise one eyebrow without the other one coming along for the ride, but I'll give it a shot!
"Forgot my yellow star at home, sorry Karen!"
I live in lib central Evanston Il just outside of Chicago I Haven't worn a mask once at my grocery store. Karen comes up to me and mumbles under her mask "This Mother fucker right here" I remove my earpiece and said excuse me, She says you're walking around without a mask. I give her a big smile and turn around and walk away. Don't give them the satisfaction of getting angry.
Good on you for keeping your cool. I don't like confrontation but hearing something like that would make feel very unfriendly very quickly.
You'd be in good company here in Nebraska. They tried to force it at Walmart but that worked for like half a week. I see tons of people without them there and virtually none anywhere else, which I'm happy about. If you want to wear one, cool. If not, cool too. That's how it should be. Common sense rules here. They are staring to loosen some of the mask restrictions at my kid's school. Hallelujah!!
I can already imagine the laid back vibe over there. I'd probably chalk it up to salt-of-the-earth hard working people and the lack of elitist academic types. Those vermin tend to congregate in urban and coastal areas, lol. I don't understand how y'all elected Sasse, but nobody's perfect least of all Louisiana!
You hit the nail on the head! We don't talk about Sasse lol