Here's why the term 'Karen' became popular during the Black Lives Matter movement
One surprising development in the wake of 2020's Black Lives Matter protests has been the use of the name 'Karen' to signify an officious, entitled, white woman.
Its use has become so widespread on social media that businesses have jumped on the bandwagon.
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Hide AdIn New Zealand, Domino's was offering people called Karen the chance to win a free pizza as a "break from negativity" (it eventually shuttered the promotion following widespread backlash).
There's even a sub-Reddit dedicated to the shaming of r/EntitledKarens.