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Cecilia Lenzen is a freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Cecilia Lenzen

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‘The sh*t we put up with’: Karen throws scooter at bar door, threatens bouncer after being turned away in viral TikTok

Moises Mendez II is a recent graduate from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. He is a freelance journalist based in New York City writing about everything from music to LGBTQ issues.

Moises Mendez II

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‘Karen was mad a bug flew in her drink… on the beach’: ‘Karen’ throws her margarita at bartender in viral TikTok

A white woman pulls Black man by the head.

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‘Get her under control’: ‘Karen’ attacks Black man at Hilton hotel after he was allegedly served first

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‘Are you pulling the race card?’: Viral TikTok shows Bath & Body Works ‘Karen’ being called out by customer

Clara is a full-time digital nomad writing about culture, food, and music. Her work has been featured in publications such as Refinery29, the Austin Chronicle, USA Today, and NiceKicks. She aims to be quicker on her feet than Borat&#8217;s lawyers.

Clara Wang

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‘I’ll punch you in your f*cking face’: Karen threatens restaurant workers, accuses staff of ‘drugging her food for fun’

Laiken Neumann is a Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

Starbucks worker's TikTok about customers who order caramel syrup in caramel macchiatos sparks debate. Employee sings along to audio in green Starbucks apron.

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‘It’s not caramel karens’: Starbucks worker’s TikTok about customers who order caramel syrup in caramel macchiatos sparks debate

Tricia Crimmins is a Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election. She can be found on Twitter at @TriciaCrimmins.

Tricia Crimmins

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‘Why do people think they are so damn important?’: Viral TikTok shows Karen running onto airport tarmac to catch her flight

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‘Top tier caucasity’: Karen barges into family’s home during Christmas party to complain about noise

A TikTok shows a woman reacting to a TikToker's service dog.

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‘You’re the Karen’: TikToker says woman was ‘about to Karen’ on his service dog, sparking debate about who was being a Karen (updated)

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‘Please leave the worker alone’: Karen demands Jack in the Box worker give her name, sparking backlash on TikTok

Kathleen is a Honolulu-based freelance writer, editor and communications strategist who has been published by the New York Times, Vice, Huffington Post, Hana Hou!, and more. She&#8217;s worked in the communication departments at the Honolulu Museum of Art, ACLU of Hawaii and Hawaii Community Foundation. When she&#8217;s not writing, she can be found in the ocean, walking her rescue poi dog or oil painting.

Kathleen Wong

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‘I don’t want a female working on my car’: Karen refuses to be helped by a woman, demands male worker at car dealership

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

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Rachel Kiley

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‘The only time I’ll agree with a Karen’: TikToker says Karen called security on shoe store over resale sneakers, sparking debate

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘All over a Wendy’s burger’: Employee uses bullhorn to shut down Karen in viral TikTok

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‘Ma’am, exit the premises’: Karen flips table, threatens restaurant workers in viral TikTok

Dan Latu is a freelance journalist writing about the internet and culture. Previously, his work has appeared in the Real Deal and Columbia News Service.

Dan Latu

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‘Bro expected free food. And cried when they said no’: Male ‘Karen’ films Wendy’s workers at drive-thru—it backfires

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