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What's the male version of being a "Karen"?

There isn't one.

I think the term was coined with good intention - to call out the entitled abusers of privilege - but is now overused and I fear it's becoming just another tool to shame women for having opinions.

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Reject · 26-30, M

The closest I can think of is “mansplaining”.

PoizonApple · 41-45, F

@Reject I hate that term.

Reject · 26-30, M

@PoizonApple Yeah, I’m not a fan either. It’s interesting that I can’t think of any male names that have been ruined like Karen has for women.

PoizonApple · 41-45, F

@Reject men are allowed to complain

Doomflower · 36-40, M

@Reject Adolf and Donald come to mind

PoizonApple · 41-45, F

@Reject I was thinking about it and you're right. Mansplaining is equivalent to Karen.

Reject · 26-30, M

@PoizonApple Yeah! I mean the male version of an entitled abuser of privilege does sound about right for mansplaining. The main difference is it’s just not a name. I’ve seen a lot of expamples in the comments, but none of them are quite as prevalent as Karen. 😅 That name is so bad now I remember reading in stats Canada that not one baby has been named “Karen” Since November 13, 2019.