Women with the first name Karen are revealing why they decided to change their name legally , this as being a “Karen” becomes a solid thing. In 2022, only one U.K. baby was named Karen, seemingly reflecting how the internet trend term has rendered the name so unpopular. Unfortunately, if you’re already called Karen, you might already be stuck facing a bit of a name issue.
Being A ‘Karen’
Per The Guardian, a Karen is:
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“A middle-aged white woman with an asymmetrical bob asking to speak to the manager, who happens to be as entitled as she is ignorant.” The meme become a social media norm term – now somewhat of a slur, and its meaning also enters the realms of sexism.
This Karen Speaks Out
“As someone named Karen, when you go home and turn on the TV or go on the internet, you’re as likely as not to see your name being misused,” 56-year-old small business owner Karen Taylor, told The New York Post. “You walk around with a tag that says ‘racist,'” she added.
Saw A ‘No Karen’s’ Sign At A Bar
In a shocking reveal, Taylor shared that she had actually seen a bar sign appearing to want no “Karens.”
“I’m not the sort of person who goes around looking to be a victim,” she said, keeping the location of the bar and its town anonymous.“I wouldn’t be talking about this if it were just an annoyance. It’s just something that I can’t escape.”
Why Give Up A Great Name?
Karen is a great name and there’s zero reason that women should be shamed for having it.
“Karen is a great name, and being forced to give up your name — the first thing your parents gave you — is a big deal,” she added.
Celebrity Karens
And no, we don’t mean the shady name reference. Celebrities across the eras have rocked the name Karen. Karen Gillan of the Jumanji franchise is one. Likewise, singer Karen Carpenter. In the 1990s, supermodel Karen Mulder became a household name.
1950s Popularity
Karen was hugely popular back in the 1950s. In fact, 2% of U.S. baby girls received the name that everyone is second-guessing right now.
Dane Cook Responsible?
It’s quite possible that the Karen deal may have stemmed from Dane Cook. “Every group has a Karen, and she is always a bag of douche,” Dane stated in 2005.
Own It!
The message seems to be, if you’re called Karen, embrace it!
Shut Down Cancel Culture
People may be fighting to stop cancel culture, but perhaps the Karen meme does merit canceling.
