
35 Times Men Were So Hilariously Out Of Touch, They Earned The Title Of “Male Karen”
Don’t sweat the small stuff. It’s never worth it to waste energy being angry about things that don’t matter, and nobody wants to spend time around someone who’s constantly upset. While most of us don’t have a problem controlling our frustration, there are some men on the internet who should probably learn how to cool off before deciding to post online…
Below, you’ll find screenshots of posts that Bored Panda has compiled that were originally shared by very frustrated men. But most of the things they were upset about shouldn’t have been big deals at all. Enjoy scrolling through these hilarious posts from the male equivalents of Karens (Kevins?), and be sure to upvote the ones you can’t believe aren’t satire!
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Male Karen Tries To Get A Tattoo
A Male Karen (Ken?) Pulls The Old "Twist The Story On Yelp" Move
Male Karen Feels So Persecuted
Everyone knows how it feels to get angry. It could be caused by finding out that a loved one lied to you for years or realizing that your savings have been drained by a stranger who stole your identity. Anger is certainly justified in some situations, and it’s not inherently a bad thing, despite how terrible the emotion might make you feel.
Jade Wu, PhD, explains for Psychology Today that anger is an emotion, not a behavior. So there’s nothing wrong with feeling it. In fact, we literally cannot help it. Dr. Wu notes that it’s a valid and useful emotion, and suppressing it is never healthy. It might motivate you to do an even better job at work or force you to reflect and find out what’s truly bothering you. But just because you feel angry doesn’t mean you’re allowed to act in aggressive or violent ways.
Ran Into The Most Entitled Male Karen At The USPS Today
Friend Told Me To Post This Here After She Found It - Male Karens?
Convo I’m Having Now With A Friend Who Works Tech Support For A Major Tech Company
I'd majorly complain about that too.... it's "With whom do I have the pleasure of speaking?" :)
Like any other emotion, anger can manifest itself physically. Better Health explains that it can even cause health problems, such as headaches, digestive issues, insomnia, depression, high blood pressure, skin problems like eczema, heart attacks and even strokes.
But finding healthy ways to express your anger can be great for your physical and mental health, and may even improve your social life. Getting your anger out might allow you to rest easy and sleep peacefully at night. Plus, you’ll probably feel happier, and your loved ones will likely be more interested in spending time around you if you’re exuding positivity.
This POS Disappointed In His Genderless Shoes
Imagine being triggered by shoes. Shoes. I am a girl with UK size 11.5 (US size 13) feet and have had to wear 'mens' shoes since I was around 10. This did not make me any less a girl. Because they are shoes. Shoes.
G) He’s The Male Karen
Male Karen Complains That Ben Nevis (Great Britain’s Highest Mountain) Is Too Steep And Too High, And Leaves It A 1 Star Review
However, it’s possible to let your anger run a little too wild. If you’re posting on Facebook that you’re furious about your friends not wishing you a happy birthday, you might have a problem.
When it comes to the signs of anger issues, Priory Group notes on their site that red flags include hurting others verbally or physically, getting upset over small or petty things, getting mad about the same things regularly, breaking objects out of anger, getting mad after drinking and experiencing physical symptoms like headaches, heart palpitations, sweating and anxiety.
Drama At The Nearby Cafe. Male Karen Is Apparently Still Protesting Out Front
Being from the middle east wearing robe with his dude friends, he might get shot on sight...
Load More Replies...Don't forget the sandals, which are apparently a "woke" fashion statement now 😂
You forgot to mention he’s a JEW! 😱 He ticks sooo many boxes that the Rogans and the Joneses and the “good Christian families” find to be intolerable that he wouldn’t be able to open his mouth to say anything before he’s hauled off and shot. I find it hilarious that so many folks’ idea of a “perfect” man has sooo many characteristics of the people they hate. 😆
It's astounding how many people don't realise that he was a Jew. It's in the bible for christ's sake (pun intended.)
They'd tell him to go back to his country and villify him for being too "woke." Ain't no hate quite like Christian "love."
As a conservative Christian right on the shiny brass buckle of the Bible belt..... You are SO correct
He's a bin crucified again and again and again and ad infinity......................
If Jesus was a real person, he'd be sitting comfortably in this cafe, surrounded by all kinds of people and wouldn't have an issue with any of them.
I can once again see that US christianity sometimes is very different from Sweden. Here many church staff has rainbow pins and "You are safe with me"
I'm not Christian, but I do think that these radical Christians their hateful ideologies don't represent most Christians in America, they are just the loudest. I'm sure there are parts of the country where they are in a majority, but all of the Christians I know are good people, and I also know a lot of LGBTQ Christians.
Load More Replies...My USA church is the same. One church of my denomination has been flying a huge pride flag daily since 2016, at the latest. Also, Back in the 80s, the fisrt place I learned gay people were human was in what was considered a very conservative Catholic church at the time. Everything in pop culture told me the dead opposite. I think this is an American Evangelical thing.
Living in Philadelphia. There is a Lutheran Church near me with a two story rainbow flag hanging down the front. It's just here in the US, there is a Christian Nationalist movement which is very similar to the Taliban. They used to be called the Tea Party, but are now calling themselves MAGA. It's scary though, as they've been steadily growing in power since 2008.
Yeah, my US church would probably do that. All the churches I know are of the hippy Jesus variety. It's definitely the minority who are screaming the loudest.
So this man came into the restaurant with his FAMILY. Was it a MAN and WOMAN and some KIDS? But doesn't this mean they had S.E.X?? I'm so DISGUSTED about them throwing their SEXUALITY and the fact they had S.E.X in everyone's face.
YES!!! Thank you. They are always shoving this whole hetero family thing in everyone’s face all the time. I’ll bet they were wearing wedding rings, too. Sinners at dinner encouraging everyone else to sin, too.
Load More Replies...That made me laugh so much that I laugh snorted a little bit of the water I was drinking out of my nose!!! 😂😂😂
I'd rather be surrounded by 100 or more gay men and women and transgender peoples, than one fkn ''christian''. If Jesus existed he would WEEP at what people are doing and saying in his name.
Im christian, you're safe with me. Well, gnostic christian, we gonna have to have each others 6 on this one to be honest.
Load More Replies...I'm an ordained Methodist and I promise you're safe with me too. Anyone giving grief to LGBTQI+ brothers and sisters has to get through me first.
I'm Methodist as well. As far as I'm aware, we're a "Jesus was a hippy" denomination.
I seem to be a paradox then, I'm a lesbian christian. Would you tolerate me lol
'Wear your se*ual business at work', a rainbow. A f*cking rainbow. If a rainbow pin is showing your se*ual business, is a cross not doing the same thing? I don't know if I need to censor words in comments, but I saw them censor the name 'D**k' yesterday, so I can only assume I'm not safe.
Just replace one of the letters https://gist.github.com/StevenACoffman/a5f6f682d94e38ed804182dc2693ed4b
You have children that you walk around with, evidence that you had sex, I feel sick!
Some people are just hideous aren’t they? What business is it of theirs to judge people on who they love? Glad they got thrown out, shame we can’t throw this type of ignorance right off the face of the planet
Please go stand for Jesus somewhere else and get out of my way. Your faith is not mine nor do you get to dictate how I live.
Uh, I'm Christian and I don't understand why people make such a big deal about being gay.
All these “Christians” seem to be throwing other words into their bible. Mine states: “Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” (Matthew 22:36-40) Or maybe they just don’t love themselves…
They don't understand the true love of Christ that He requires us to have for EVERYONE and, therefore, don't have that love in their hearts. These are not Christians (followers of Christ). They deceive themselves.
Last time I checked, Jesus did not stand for hatred and holier-than-thou attitude
So if t hey weir a cross they're wearing their sexual business on their neck as well?
im so very sorry, but when the paper said "traditional family values", my head started to blast the family guy song
Has anyone in the US ever heard of the "God" Billboards, that started popping up in the 90's? Some Anonymous people have been renting Billboards, especially in the South, that are by Highways and Interstates. They are supposed to be "Messages" from God. So if you want a good laugh then I highly recommend that you Google that s**t. 😂😂 Some are Religious, but there are ones that I love.
When I said Love They Neighbor... I Meant it!/ God's coming, look busy!/Stop destroying my Mountains!/ If you must curse...Use your own name!/ You can run, but you can't hide from me/ Well, you did ask for a sign./ Don't make me come down there!/ Keep using my name in vain, I'll make your rush hour longer...Some of the other's are more religious leaning, but at least someone has a sense of humor.
No, not all rainbows. People are so cushy tío in gay pride they forget that there are still others like me who don’t feel welcome. Autism awareness is an infinity rainbow. I get bullied for my autism. It’s good people accepting gays but the world does not revolve around them. The rainbow in not ONLY gay pride. It also represents gods promos and autism. I’m crying at the ingnorance, and the hurt. Gay is not everything, please, I’m begging you, please now this. I’m not saying bring Gay is bad, I’m saying that it’s not the only thing people need to be more aware of.
This is what gives Christians a bad name. Christians do not run around shrieking about offending JAYZUS when they find someone different in public.
Christians... I do believe the New Testament supersedes the Old Testament. Be kind to each other is what I remember of Christs teachings. If you're going by the Old Testament only, well, there is a religion for that belief, but I assume you are anti-semitic as well.
This c**t doesn't know a thing about Jesus. It's twice as pathetic as the other c***s. You don't even know your own religion. clearly have not read your precious bible.
Jesus's teachings get wildly ignored by these so-called Christians.
Jesus,yes..YOU,NO...you can't read and comprehend very well,can you??
Chapter and verse in the Bible, where Jesus speaks out AGAINST gay people, please. I can probably find several verses where he WELCOMED all people, and scolded those who excluded people. You are not standing for Jesus, you'd call for his expulsion to concentration camps in El Salvador, if he turned up in the US today. You WERE welcome, until you started discriminating people.
What would Jesus do? He'd hug the server and tell her she's a good person for not judging and being supportive of others no matter who they love
I think one of the principles of Christianity is to accept everyone as your brother. Remember the Good Samaritan? If not, I'd say you are no Christian.
You asked the server responded. Never ask a question that you don't want the answer to. Give me a whole bunch of drag queens over bigots anyway.
If Jesus came back today, he would turn around and leave. The number of people who claim to have him on speed dial but only follow those ideas and teachings that work for them is enough scare and disappoint even Him
Jesus washed the feet of beggar's, and hobknobbed with prostitutes and lepers, and welcomed former jailbirds to his fellowship - Jesus would be the first to put a rainbow pin on his lapel!!
Their '"traditional Christian family values" aren't even Christian in the first place. They're the product of an industrialised militarised capitalist system that wants to treat its people like breeding stock so there's plenty of poor people to feed to the Army and the factories and has NOTHING to do with anything Jesus ever said.
I wonder how long he spent googling "gay men kissing" to find that pic ;)
What fantastic advertising for this cafe! I’d visit them in a heartbeat!
Jesus doesn’t want me to stand. He wants me to sit with the other gays and enjoy my soup. That’s why there’s soup!
You know it’s crazy, between gays and Christians I’ve only ever seen one try to force their views on others.
Man, I'm so sick of christians blabbing about their faith when they don't have a clue. Jesus wouldn't give these hateful creeps the time of day.
Be Christian and love everyone, anti-religious types the same message applies.
Of course being gay is all about sexuality, just like being straight is all about sexuality... waitaminute
You're welcome if you are a true Christian, or at least don't get upset over what other people are doing in their beds as long as they are consenting.
This Male Karen's Review Of A Water Fall Near Me
Male Karen Starts A Fire To Avoid Wearing A Mask
Isn't it against the law to destroy government currency or to start a fire in an establishment?
As far as what causes anger issues, they might stem from being threatened or treated unfairly, being publicly humiliated, struggling with financial issues or stress at work, negative past experiences, trauma, bereavement and grief or other mental health conditions. But no matter where the frustration is coming from, it’s important to recognize when it starts spiraling out of control.
Male Karen Demands Mexican Cops To Speak English While They Try To Search His Vehicle At A Checkpoint In Mexico
Met My First Male Karen. Complained About Us Talking, But Was On Conference Meetings At 4:55am On The Train
Well, that's a nice moment to look over his shoulder and ask the other conference members how's it going and that it's really interesting what you learn about the ins and out of their business. Extra points if it's a company in finance or pharma, with really sensitive data. :)
Male Karen Wonders If Screaming At A Cashier For Just Doing Her Job Makes Him An A**hole
Healthline notes that there are also a few different types of anger issues: outward, inward and passive. Outward is the most obvious kind, which usually manifests in shouting, cursing, throwing or breaking things, or being aggressive towards others. Inward, on the other hand, is when someone is extremely angry at themself.
This might cause them to engage in negative self-talk, s*******m or deny themself things that bring them joy. And finally, passive anger issues are at play when someone expresses their anger in subtle or indirect ways. This might involve the silent treatment, sulking, being sarcastic or passive-aggressive and making snide comments.
Male Karen In My City
Male Karen Doesn't Like Middle Eastern Food
On Halloween, Someone Reported This House In Baltimore To The Health Department For Illegally Running A Restaurant Out Of A Residence
So what’s the best method for managing anger issues? Well, the American Psychological Association recommends relaxation techniques. Breathing exercises, yoga, and repeating calming phrases may help some individuals slow down and cool off. It’s also a good idea to practice cognitive restructuring. Essentially, this is working on changing the way you think to remind yourself that every minor frustration or setback is not the end of the work.
Male Karens Are Out In Force In Wisconsin
Male Karen Can’t Understand Why Leaders In War Zones Can’t Dress Nicely
Male Karen Complains About Showing ID To Buy Beer
Some People clearly are unable to differentiate between "I am right" and " I have behaved so badly others want to get rid of me fast by appeasing me". This behaviour is a direct result of the American "service mindset". In most european countries, this woud result in a lifetime ban instead of a "Have a nice day, sir".
Working on developing your problem solving skills might also help with anger management, the APA notes. If you don’t see challenges as frustrating roadblocks, and instead as simply problems that can be fixed, it might change your outlook on those situations. Learning how to better communicate with others can be a game changer as well. If you can express your frustrations, people might actually be able to help! And, of course, trying to find humor in upsetting situations is always helpful. Don’t be afraid to lighten the mood!
A Male Karen Just Being Sexist On The Internet
Male Karen Tried To Punch Out My Disabled Mother’s Window For Not Turning Her Aircon Off In 30 Degree Weather Screaming About Pollution. We’re All Shaken, Absolute @$$hole
If that was MY mother I'd likely be in gaol right now.
Male Karen Will Call The Police If You Decorate Your Yard With Skeletons
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Male Karen Harassing Burger King Employees For Their English Accent And Making A Scene
He was so offended he didn't understand what she's saying and went on a rant saying he'll get them fired and asking for the Manager's boss's email. The employee have written the number for complaints but he wouldn't take it and kept saying they're the worst and he'll stay here so night and put this on social media (I'm beating him lol) and wanting them to get fired. I have another longer video. The situation ended because I couldn't just watch and told him to f**k off and he left. Sadly no one else helped.
Where is this Burger King? In Scotland? Wales? Ireland? Some other place still mad at the English?
The Parking Spot Is Reserved
Man Karen Strikes Again!
Male Karen Left The Worst Review Possible
Professor Male Karen Complaining About Hoodies In Lecture
I would start a movement to wear deerstalker hats, earflap hats, headscarves, watch caps, liripipes, and whatever else we could think of.
Harassed By A Male Karen For Parking Along The Curb Across From His House
I had a rather fun interaction with a rather hostile Ann Arbor resident earlier today. I was in the Skydale/Larkspur neighborhood off Pontiac Trail (across from Arrowwood). In the middle of the neighborhood is a city park. Parking is allowed along the curb. I was parked along the curb next to the park, on purpose so that I wouldn't be parked right in front of anyone's house.
This wasn't good enough for a person in a house across the street. They came out of their house, and asked me why I was parked there. They then claimed I was parked in front of their house, and that I wasn't allowed to do that, and that I should leave. I told him that it was a public street, that I was parked next to the park, not his house, and I could be there if I wanted to. This was not good enough for the Karen, and he demanded I leave and that I was on his property. Words were exchanged. He started filming me, so I did the same. I threatened to call the police, he said he'd call them because I was harassing him and was parked illegally in front of his house. I finally left.
I'm not gonna show pics of him or his house as I don't want to start a witchhunt, but the guy was a paranoid a*****e. Looked to be middle aged, 30s-40s. The streets there are city streets and considering I was parked next to the park and not his house he had no jurisdiction to tell me to move. I hope I don't ever have to deal with him again.
Male Karen Getting Triggered By Milk Alternatives
farmer hating bigots where does he think the plants that make plant based milk come from
Male Karen "Friend" Who Will Not Be Getting A Happy Birthday From Me
Male Karen Thinks He Owns The Road
He's going to come home to some serious damage to his vehicle one day.
Male Karen's KFC Review. I Wish I Was There Waiting Behind Him
This is so badly written I’m not quite sure what the actual problem was.
Male Karen Posted This Sign At His Restaurant
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Thanks! My husband and I were howling at these. Men like this are usually worse than women because they will often try to punch you when they are angry.
If there are both "Karens" and "male Karens", could it be that this behavior isn't actually gender-specific?
The stereotype is of a middle-aged woman with a particular haircut, so it *is* gender-specific. Looks as if we need a name for the male version (though I have no idea what the male version looks like).
To the rest of the world, I apologize for the acts of my people. Too much orange cool-aid.
I thought we all agreed to call them Kevins. I'm still going to call them Kevins.
I thought they were called Chad? Kevins are Terry Pratchett fans and we can’t be doing with that behaviour!
Load More Replies...I had 180 friends on facebook. Old account got hacked, and fb said "Account closed" Started a new fb account. currently have 17 friends. Not ssure how I got that many.
Isn't there a specific name for a " male Karen " ? Maybe a " Kevin " ..... sorry to all the Kevins out there. Ha, ha.
extremely one-sided presentation and imposition of the point of view of Adelaide Ross, especially on issues such as: - the situation in an Eastern European country at war, for which it is notorious that the political and military elite abuses donations on a billion-dollar scale, - the unwillingness of white Christians to be ashamed of their gender, origin and morality, - the unwillingness of people to inject themselves with experimental fluids, forcibly imposed in violation of all medical norms for decades, - the unwillingness of people to put muzzles (masks) on their faces, for which it has been proven that their effectiveness in this particular case is like a metal fence mesh against mosquitoes.
Inadequate in my book. What is wrong with these people? Gift them with Viagra.
I'm not really up for the Karen outrage machine. I also feel that the "male Karen" title only proves how sexist it is. If there were a male equivalent for the Karen term there would be no need to call these men "male Karens". As if the default person for complaining about trivial things is female. Oh, and it seems that the appetite for Karen videos far exceeds the amount of genuine Karen interactions. https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/fake-karen-viral-videos-tiktok-instagram-1234814549/
I'll try to be clearer—when public identity is popularly reduced to just two categories: ally or enemy, there’s no room for a middle ground, no recognition of the fact that people can strongly disagree on some issues yet be closely aligned on others. In reality, they do align, but the actors involved don't expect this overlap, as such overlap in identities is not publicised. This lack of a third option in mind of the actors, whether in social or political contexts, leads to a dangerous presumption: "They disagree with me on this hot issue, so they must disagree on all others, thus they must be my enemy. That means I can safely insult them." However, when people have the privilege to witness a third front equally popular than the other two in public life, they start to question: "Maybe we disagree here, but we might align elsewhere." This is because they can reasonably expect it. This uncertainty encourages a "respect first, insult only if necessary" approach, fostering more thoughtful interactions.
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Thanks! My husband and I were howling at these. Men like this are usually worse than women because they will often try to punch you when they are angry.
If there are both "Karens" and "male Karens", could it be that this behavior isn't actually gender-specific?
The stereotype is of a middle-aged woman with a particular haircut, so it *is* gender-specific. Looks as if we need a name for the male version (though I have no idea what the male version looks like).
To the rest of the world, I apologize for the acts of my people. Too much orange cool-aid.
I thought we all agreed to call them Kevins. I'm still going to call them Kevins.
I thought they were called Chad? Kevins are Terry Pratchett fans and we can’t be doing with that behaviour!
Load More Replies...I had 180 friends on facebook. Old account got hacked, and fb said "Account closed" Started a new fb account. currently have 17 friends. Not ssure how I got that many.
Isn't there a specific name for a " male Karen " ? Maybe a " Kevin " ..... sorry to all the Kevins out there. Ha, ha.
extremely one-sided presentation and imposition of the point of view of Adelaide Ross, especially on issues such as: - the situation in an Eastern European country at war, for which it is notorious that the political and military elite abuses donations on a billion-dollar scale, - the unwillingness of white Christians to be ashamed of their gender, origin and morality, - the unwillingness of people to inject themselves with experimental fluids, forcibly imposed in violation of all medical norms for decades, - the unwillingness of people to put muzzles (masks) on their faces, for which it has been proven that their effectiveness in this particular case is like a metal fence mesh against mosquitoes.
Inadequate in my book. What is wrong with these people? Gift them with Viagra.
I'm not really up for the Karen outrage machine. I also feel that the "male Karen" title only proves how sexist it is. If there were a male equivalent for the Karen term there would be no need to call these men "male Karens". As if the default person for complaining about trivial things is female. Oh, and it seems that the appetite for Karen videos far exceeds the amount of genuine Karen interactions. https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/fake-karen-viral-videos-tiktok-instagram-1234814549/
I'll try to be clearer—when public identity is popularly reduced to just two categories: ally or enemy, there’s no room for a middle ground, no recognition of the fact that people can strongly disagree on some issues yet be closely aligned on others. In reality, they do align, but the actors involved don't expect this overlap, as such overlap in identities is not publicised. This lack of a third option in mind of the actors, whether in social or political contexts, leads to a dangerous presumption: "They disagree with me on this hot issue, so they must disagree on all others, thus they must be my enemy. That means I can safely insult them." However, when people have the privilege to witness a third front equally popular than the other two in public life, they start to question: "Maybe we disagree here, but we might align elsewhere." This is because they can reasonably expect it. This uncertainty encourages a "respect first, insult only if necessary" approach, fostering more thoughtful interactions.
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