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‘Karen’ Gets Instant Karma After She Yells At A Disabled Woman For Trying To ‘Cut In Line’
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‘Karen’ Gets Instant Karma After She Yells At A Disabled Woman For Trying To ‘Cut In Line’

'Karen' Gets Instant Karma After She Yells At A Disabled Woman For Trying To 'Cut In Line'Disabled Person With A Mobility Scooter Gets Accused Of 'Cutting In Line' By A Karen, Gets RevengeKaren Purposely Blocks A Disabled Vet From Her Car, Gets Cut Off From A Parking SpotIn A Packed Parking Lot, Karen Blocks Disabled Vet With A Mobility Scooter And Loses A SpotDisabled Woman With Mobility Scooter Gets Blocked For “Cutting In Line” By Karen, Gets RevengeKaren Blocks A Disabled Vet From Her Car, She Makes Sure To Give Her Spot To Another Person'Karen' Gets Instant Karma After She Yells At A Disabled Woman For Trying To 'Cut In Line''Karen' Gets Instant Karma After She Yells At A Disabled Woman For Trying To 'Cut In Line''Karen' Gets Instant Karma After She Yells At A Disabled Woman For Trying To 'Cut In Line''Karen' Gets Instant Karma After She Yells At A Disabled Woman For Trying To 'Cut In Line'
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When dealing with other people, from time to time, one gets to face requests or accusations of a varying degree of bizarreness; while some are just mildly irritating, others might go to an extreme of the sort.

Either way, today’s story from a vet was somewhere on the latter side, when she got yelled at by a driver in a parking lot for “cutting the line” with her mobility scooter and, to the amusement of others, she didn’t miss the chance to take her petty revenge.

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    A woman got her mobility scooter blocked by a Karen, so she didn’t miss her chance for revenge

    Image credits: Tima Miroshnichenko (not the actual photo)

    The woman was in her scooter heading back to her car from the VA hospital pharmacy

    Image credit: u/carlower1

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    Image credits: Richard Drdul (not the actual photo)

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    Image credit: u/carlower1

    As she was heading past vehicles, Karen blocked her with her car and started yelling at her for trying to “cut the line”

    Image credits: Andraz Lazic (not the actual photo)

    A guy in another car was about to get out and help, but the woman backed her scooter and took another way

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    A woman shared her story of petty revenge against a Karen’s bizarre behavior in a packed parking lot. The woman explained that she is a disabled vet and therefore uses a variety of mobility aids to get around.

    That Monday morning the woman noticed she was out of some meds, so she ran to the VA hospital pharmacy to get some to tie her over. She was using her mobility scooter, as per usual, because there was no way she could physically navigate the parking lot and the labyrinth inside the building.

    After getting what she needed, the woman was heading back to her car when one of the vehicles pulled slightly in front of her, blocking her ability to move forward. The driver rolled down her window and yelled at her for trying to “cut the line”. The guy in the next car was staring at Karen with an absolute WTH expression and was about to get out of his vehicle and help.

    The woman shook her head and took another way, though as she was about to load up her scooter and leave, Karen noticed it and decided to take the spot. This is when the woman nodded to the guy who wanted to help and backed out, blocking the Karen and letting the man in.

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    The woman was loading her scooter when Karen decided to take her spot, so she backed out, blocking Karen and letting the guy in

    Image credits: Lucas Hobbs (not the actual photo)

    The woman made sure to use all five fingers when she smiled and waved at Karen when driving away

    The woman shared she made sure to use all five fingers when she smiled and waved at Karen when driving away, and answered Redditors who added that one or two fingers would have been enough in this situation. The woman explained that waving nicely with a smile makes Karens’ brains short-circuit, while rude signs just give them reasons to justify in their head their earlier actions, and called her own strategy “killing them with kindness”.

    There probably can be various interpretations of “killing them with kindness”; it is, however, one possible interpretation of this Redditor’s story. While she didn’t let Karen go “unrewarded” for her disrespectful and overall inappropriate behavior by blocking her access to the parking spot, the woman didn’t act rude and stayed polite, even cheerful when leaving.

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    She might have just been happy about her revenge, in addition to knowing it will probably make Karen’s mind “short-circuit”, but the fact stands that in her mind, at least, the woman didn’t let herself be caught up in negativity and resentment.

    Allwomenstalk listed various reasons why incorporating “killing them with kindness” into one’s interactions with others is a technique worth considering. They explained that it is actually a way to become a better person, which is naturally a great incentive on its own, in addition to allowing one to feel better about themselves consequently. They added a similar point that while one sometimes expects to feel better after saying nasty things to others, it often leaves them feeling worse.

    Another reason, as pointed out by Allwomenstalk, was spreading positivity, which they gave a twofold explanation to – first, by choosing to respond in a nicer way, one already brings more kindness into the world, and second, positivity (as well as negativity) is contagious – it spreads! People are likely to repeat behavior that was directed to them by others. This is not to succumb to the negative behavior of others but to avoid adding more negativity than necessary and not get caught up in the same mindset that gave rise to it in the first place.

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    Redditors shared their takes on the situation, suggesting one finger would have been enough

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    Aura Vyšniauskaitė

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    Aura is a writer at Bored Panda. She finished her BA in Philosophy at Vilnius University. She lived in Prague for a few years, where she worked in Trade Compliance at DHL Express. Finally, she came back to Vilnius to continue her studies in Philosophy.

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    I am a visual editor here. In my free time I enjoy the vibrant worlds of art galleries, exhibitions, and soulful concerts. Yet, amidst life's hustle and bustle, I find solace in nature's embrace, cherishing tranquil moments with beloved friends. Deep within, I hold a dream close - to embark on a global journey in an RV, accompanied by my faithful canine companion. Together, we'll wander through diverse cultures, weaving precious memories under the starry night sky, fulfilling the wanderlust that stirs my soul.

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    Monika Pašukonytė

    Monika Pašukonytė

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    I am a visual editor here. In my free time I enjoy the vibrant worlds of art galleries, exhibitions, and soulful concerts. Yet, amidst life's hustle and bustle, I find solace in nature's embrace, cherishing tranquil moments with beloved friends. Deep within, I hold a dream close - to embark on a global journey in an RV, accompanied by my faithful canine companion. Together, we'll wander through diverse cultures, weaving precious memories under the starry night sky, fulfilling the wanderlust that stirs my soul.

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    PunchinelloTX
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is there a photo of a veterinarian?! It’s a veterans hospital not a veterinarians hospital.

    Xenon
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahahaa! I normally just ignore the pictures so I didn't catch that at first. That's hilarious!

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    Holy Shimmering Sheeps541t
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kill them with politeness, I was nearly arrested for that once. Police raid on a pub where they beat the hell out of everyone, I waved and shouted "nice to see you, come back again any time". Screeeech. Reverse "you wanna get nicked mate?", Sorry for what exactly? "Abusive language, breach of the peace", explain what I said and that it was in no way abuse or a breach, "how about for being a smart mouthed crunt?". We have some wonderful public servants in the UK. My ex Australian girlfriend was once arrested for being "a smart arsed foreign whore". Thankfully her boss (ex-journalist) sorted that one, it was a real eye opener for a well brought up Jewish boy who only had a good impression of the police.

    Natalie H
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wholesome petty revenge with a smile. Karma with kindness 💟☮️

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    PunchinelloTX
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is there a photo of a veterinarian?! It’s a veterans hospital not a veterinarians hospital.

    Xenon
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahahaa! I normally just ignore the pictures so I didn't catch that at first. That's hilarious!

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    Holy Shimmering Sheeps541t
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kill them with politeness, I was nearly arrested for that once. Police raid on a pub where they beat the hell out of everyone, I waved and shouted "nice to see you, come back again any time". Screeeech. Reverse "you wanna get nicked mate?", Sorry for what exactly? "Abusive language, breach of the peace", explain what I said and that it was in no way abuse or a breach, "how about for being a smart mouthed crunt?". We have some wonderful public servants in the UK. My ex Australian girlfriend was once arrested for being "a smart arsed foreign whore". Thankfully her boss (ex-journalist) sorted that one, it was a real eye opener for a well brought up Jewish boy who only had a good impression of the police.

    Natalie H
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wholesome petty revenge with a smile. Karma with kindness 💟☮️

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