Sure. At a clothing store, a 'Karen' wanted a dress in a size that was out of stock. Instead of accepting it, she demanded that the store find one from another branch immediately. When the salesperson said it would take a day or two, she started yelling that she couldn't wait and it was their fault for not having enough inventory. Another 'Karen' was at a movie theater. She complained that the seats were too close together and tried to move to an empty VIP section without paying extra.
There was a 'Karen' in a restaurant. She sent back her meal three times because she thought it was too spicy, even though the menu clearly stated it was a spicy dish. She also demanded a discount for the inconvenience. Then, there was a 'Karen' at a gym. She got mad because someone else was using the treadmill she usually used at that time. She told the staff to make the other person get off, saying she had a 'right' to it.
In an airport, a 'Karen' was angry that she had to wait in line for security. She tried to cut in front of others, saying she had an important flight. When the security guard stopped her, she started ranting about how she was a frequent flyer and should be given special privileges. Another example is a 'Karen' at a concert. She complained that the people in front of her were standing up and blocking her view, even though standing is a normal part of a concert experience.
Sure. There was this Karen at a coffee shop. She ordered a latte and when it came with the wrong design on the foam (it was just a simple heart instead of a flower as she requested), she demanded a free drink and a gift card for the inconvenience. She said she was going to write a bad review if they didn't comply immediately.
Sure. One entitled Karen story is about a woman who demanded a refund at a coffee shop just because her latte had a little too much foam. She made a huge scene, yelling at the barista and claiming it was the worst coffee she'd ever had. Another one was in a store where a Karen insisted that she should get a discount on a dress that wasn't on sale, saying she was a 'loyal customer' even though she'd only been there once before. And then there was the Karen at the airport who tried to cut in line at the security check, saying she had an important flight and couldn't wait like everyone else.
Sure. There was an entitled parent at a sports event. Their child wasn't very good at the sport, but they demanded that the coach give their kid more playing time. When the coach tried to explain that there were other kids who were more skilled and deserved the time, the parent started yelling that their child was 'special' and should be treated differently. It was really embarrassing for their child.
Once there was a 'Karen' at a coffee shop. She demanded a refund because her latte had too much foam. But the barista explained it was the normal amount. She then started yelling that she was a regular customer and deserved special treatment. Another time, a 'Karen' in a supermarket was angry that the store didn't have her favorite brand of cereal. She asked to speak to the manager and when he came, she ranted about how they should always stock it just for her.
Sure. There was a story about a man who thought he was entitled to a free meal at a restaurant just because he was a regular customer. He argued with the waiter for ages, but in the end, he was politely told that everyone has to pay. It was funny to see his shocked face when he realized his sense of entitlement was misplaced.
Once, a parent entered a store with their child. The child knocked over a display by accident. Instead of apologizing, the parent told the store clerk that it was the store's fault for having the display in such an 'inconvenient' place for children. It was really a case of an entitled parent trying to shift the blame for their child's actions.
A Karen story that stands out is when a Karen in an apartment complex demanded that the management remove all the flowers from the common area because she was allergic. She didn't care that other residents liked the flowers and thought her needs should be the top priority just because she lived there.
Once there was a Karen at a coffee shop. She demanded a special type of coffee made in a very specific way. When the barista told her it would take a bit longer, she started ranting about how she was a very important customer. But the barista just calmly told her to either wait or leave. She huffed and puffed but finally waited. When she got her coffee, she took one sip and said it was too hot and made a big fuss again. It was really funny to watch her over - the - top reactions.
The most common types often involve shopping situations. For instance, a Karen might think she should be able to return an item way past the return policy just because she doesn't want it anymore. In hospitality settings, like hotels and restaurants, demanding upgrades or free meals without valid reasons is also very common. And then in community or shared spaces, Karens may act as if they own the place. They might complain about noise from neighbors or people using common facilities in a way they don't like, believing they have the right to control how others use those spaces.
There's a story from a school. There was an entitled kid in class. When it was time to share art supplies, he refused to let others use the new markers he brought. He said they were his and only he could use them. When the teacher told him sharing was important, he argued that he was special and should be allowed to keep them all to himself.