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Is it just us or is 2020 the year of the Karen? It seems that this cursed year has somehow emboldened entitled women despite all the 'Karen' backlash that we're not ashamed to admit we've enjoyed. Between the coronavirus pandemic and recent protests against police brutality, every Karen has something to say. And it's usually a massively combination of offensive, entitled, and ignorant garbage. This mix of Karen content covers all of those bases - with a few memes thrown in for a light chuckle. 

We here at Memebase are more than aware that choosy beggars are creeping all over the world (and on the internet.) We thought that maybe our shared plight during the pandemic might make people realize the errors of their ways. But these entitled individuals have definitely proved us wrong. 

It seems that in moments of global crisis - and especially during mass lockdown - the crazies and logic-deprived come out in full force. The subreddit r/facepalm is an incredible archive of these types of people and their woefully stupid posts on social media. This particularly gallery (sourced from r/facepalm) displays the utter genius of Karens, anti-mask folks, and our President, Donald Trump. Happy scrolling, try not to let your eyes roll out of their sockets.

If you're ever bored and would like to witness astounding levels of both insanity and stupidity, your best bet would be to go take a scroll through the r/insanepeoplefacebook subreddit. It's the exact opposite of boring. In fact, we'd say it's a veritable treasure trove of stupidity from anti-vaxxers, Karens, and all-around crazies that almost make for sadistic reading. While we are saddened to learn of these high levels of idiocy, knowledge is definitely power. And kind of entertaining. We've put together some of the latest and greatest (hard to find 'em through the scads of political posts) but you can catch more at the popular subreddit.

As Covid-19 cases surge in Texas after what many people are calling a premature reopening, people are still complaining about masks and having to stay home. And there are some even worse people, who despite the call for citizens to stay home, are instead spending their time at restaurants and then having the gall to complain about service. 

Twitter user @jsv4 made himself ripe for roasting and parodies when he decided to criticize the service at Mi Cocina Tex Mex in Allen, Texas.

"@MiCocina_TexMex My wife, date night after 3+ months locked up on quarantine. Waiting for shredded cheese as it's the only way she can eat fajitas. We've asked 4 people, going on 18 minutes now. Just unreal at Allen, TX location. We gotta quit blaming #COVID19 for crappy service."

He paired the text with an image of his wife looking distraught. Distraught over a lack of shredded cheese - an accompaniment that isn't even served with fajitas. Twitter users were quick to call out this male Karen for his blatant disregard for both the pandemic and the servers who really have no choice but to serve entitled individuals who feel its their right to dine out during a national emergency. We've included the best roasts and parodies of the tweet here, but we're willing to bet we'll be seeing more. And we hope the savagery discourages other entitled folks from frivolous dining and cold-hearted complaining.

It's no secret that Karens and their counterparts across the United States are extremely upset about being forced to wear face masks to protect others - and themselves - from the dangerous coronavirus pandemic. They truly believe that it's a violation of their rights. And now they're creating laminated "Face Mask Exempt Cards" to present at businesses that require a face mask for service. 

The cards, which illegally feature the DOJ seal, claim that the carrier has a condition that prevents them from wearing a face mask. And that they are not required to disclose the condition to a business owner who questions it. The ADA has already issued a notice against the fraudulent documents on their websites, but we know that won't stop the Karens from parading the typo-ridden cards at their favorite stores and restaurants.  We hope they don't cause a new spike in cases, but for now, we'll take solace in the fact that they can't stop people on Twitter from making fun of them.

Ever wish there was a Facebook-type site where you can connect with and kvetch about your neighbors? We'd like to introduce you to Nextdoor.  The social networking site focuses on specific neighborhoods, and thanks to Best Of Nextdoor, you can enjoy the insane complaints, brilliant non-sequiturs, and internet-challenged antics of the elderly - all without having to sign up for a site that's predictably filled with Karens and other narcs. We've included some examples of their latest and greatest, but you can find a whole lot more on Twitter. Happy scrolling and eye-rolling!

Dining outside, in many parts of the United States, is a happy seasonal treat. A chance to take in the sunlight while enjoying a relaxing drink or some good food. But as many cities are reopening following coronavirus lockdowns (some only allowing outdoor dining) Twitter user @fresshel (Helen) felt the need to remind people of how insufferable and entitled patio diners can be. Her June 19th tweet reads:

" Anyone who has worked at a restaurant with outdoor seating already knew tht patio people do not care if u live or die"

While this may sound like an unfair generalization of people who prefer to dine al fresco, it seems that many people who have worked in restaurant and bar service agree with Helen's sentiment. In the tweet's replies, people are sharing horror stories of "patio people" and revealing that a surprising number of sadistic people actually dine in the rain - forcing their servers to get soaked or be escorted with an umbrella. Next time you decide to sit on the patio, remember these people and avoid this entitled behavior. And remember to tip your server.

Warning: the following memes, while mostly having to do with Christianity, probably won't make anyone who is sensitive and religious very happy. They might be about going to church and biblical figures, but they're also here to call out hypocrisy (and Karens) at the same time. And we're more than okay with that.