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!
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!