r/IDontWorkHereLady - Karen Demands I SERVE HER Since I'm "MEXICAN!" I'm a COP!
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- r/idontworkherelady OP is in a hardware store getting supplies for renovations when an entitled Karen decides to grab him and demand that he carry her supplies to her car. After refusing, this entitled Karen launches into a tirade and regrets it when finding out that OP is in fact an officer!
👱🏼♀️ One of my favorite Entitled People stories! [Karen Tries to Pull Off a Customer's Face Mask! Gets Taught a Lesson]
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Stories in this episode of Reddit I Don't Work Here Lady:
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0:21 - Story 1 (u/MindyourManners500)
3:45 - Story 2 (u/littleazmama)
13:40 - Story 3 (Jason C.)
18:25 - Story 4 (u/AlrernateWash)
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Legit, the Karen that triggered the woman with PTSD was really lucky that her reaction was not pure "fight." Some of us swing first, break down later.
Yeah that’s usually my style… Apparently, I look like I’m going to murder someone and stare them down while I do so.
Or so I’ve been told.
I give them the "Clint Eastwood eye" and pray that stops them before I have to go off!
I used to freeze then flee but now I just attack all it takes is aggressive screaming & boom I'm triggered & ready to throw hands
I used to freeze then flee but now I just attack all it takes is aggressive screaming & boom I'm triggered & ready to throw hands
Truth!
Imagine having your head so far up your rear end you trigger someone's PTSD and STILL try to play victim
Yeah.......and they Vote too!
the fact she tried to play victim blaming op boyfriend saying its he who did it with 0 PROOF of it all. bruh its the fact the lady still assulted op
Doesn't matter if a person is an employee or a customer, you don't touch them in a public space. Why do so many of these entitled people think grabbing someone or hitting them is somehow acceptable? It's a felony!
That first Karen is just crazy. She thinks other people that aren’t her are beneath her.
Probably because too many people respond with, "I don't want to cause a fuss," and so they don't press charges.
I get, "I'm too tired to go to the police station right now. I don't have the energy or strength to actually pursue this, so I'm choosing to let it go." But the "I'm not worth it," argument is just making life worse for everyone down the road.
Press charges, when you can and when they are warranted. REAL consequences are the only way to teach these spoiled brats. And frequently, it's the only way that their children will learn BEFORE they grow up into clones of their entitled parents.
Only exception is first aid. Drop seasures (example) have low risk brain damage wise,but high risk in fall damage, so soften the blow.
Also, we aren't China, so doing CPR is not sexual assault.
When I've been in these situations I didn't get the opportunity to press charges. Maybe that's just Minnesota nice working against me.
@@mikemcgown6362 sorry to hear that
I have PTSD and know exactly what the woman in story two was going through, and just wanna say I’m really grateful that worker was there to comfort OP, by sitting nearby, cross legged, showing she wasn’t a threat, and soothing her how she could, and I cannot state just how amazing that was of her. Finding people that understand or are at least understanding enough is tough, especially when you’re having a PTSD attack, a lot of folk don’t understand that we can react violently because our trauma has been triggered and we go into flight or fight mode, where we can automatically go into fight mode and potentially be violent to protect ourselves, and that worker was understanding and helped out, and I’m just really grateful that OP had someone there who was understanding.
What should we *not* do if we see someone having a PTSD-related attack. I see what you say about not crowding them, but is there anything else we should know?
@@m3rrys0ngstr3ss keep your distance. keep your voice soft. Let them know that they are safe. Keep letting them know. Because they probably won't hear it for a while. Don't many any sudden movements. If the PTSD is related to abuse or a physical attack, sudden movements of the hands when seen from the corner of the eyes feels like an attack. don't loom over them. If you can, get down on their level, like sitting on the floor as the woman in the story did. And most of all, try not to judge. I can't tell you how many times I've had a PTSD episode and was mocked and told off for it by strangers around me. If it's just you and the person there, call an ambulance, because a PTSD episode can easily leave a person in shock afterwards. Don't try to force them to answer you. They aren't really there atm and won't understand, but once they seem more cognizant, ask them if there is anyone you can call. chances are they might have someone who is most comforting to them who can help them and calling for themselves can be tricky if they aren't very verbal at the time.
My particular PTSD is wrapped in and around my DID stemming from long term physical, emotional and sexual abuse as a child. As a result, when my PTSD triggers, it often also triggers an alter to come out. If the person is talking erratically, acts confused like they don't know what's going on, seems different than they did before the episode, there's a small chance that the person you are talking to is an "alter" (if they have DID like me). All the same things above apply, but if you happen to say know this person's name is "Sally" but the person during the episode tells you their name is "Annie," don't tell them they are wrong. They aren't crazy. It's just their mind setting up a defense against what was perceived as an attack. That's extremely simplified and there's far more in depth to that which you can look up if you are interested. Just, go with it. stay calm, stay relaxed, talk softly and just be a soothing presence until the person has returned to themselves.
I had CPTSD. I was lucky enough to find a therapist who specialized in emotional trauma. I'm much, much better now. I strongly recommend you do the same. PTSD is suffering, pure and simple, and no one should suffer like that. Getting therapy was the best decision I ever made. I don't drench the bed with sweat in my sleep anymore, I don't grind my teeth in my sleep any more, I haven't had a dissociative episode in four years! I still get triggered on occasion but it's way, way more managable and doesn't disrupt my life any more. Trust me, therapy will save your life. It saved mine.
@@wfcoaker1398 yes i had a therapist for a few years. but then i got disability and she doesn't take disability, so she pushed me off on another one with less than a week's notice. it was NOT good for my system. Add to that that the new one was a man. it went south very fast. i asked him to please refer me to another therapist who is female. But he insisted that he didn't know any other therapists in the area. I live in a fairly small area. It's been something like 6 years and I've been unable to find a therapist willing to take me on. it doesn't help that a few years ago, more than 3000 people in my area had their disability cut off with no warning or explanation. My son is supporting me now and we can't afford a new therapist even if I could find one willing to take on both PTSD and DID in my area.
@@adiarainfoster I feel for you. It's bad enough living with it. It's pure torture to know there's help, but you can't afford it. Stay strong! Always remember, whatever your trauma was, you survived! That speaks to how emotionally strong you are. Find pride in your toughness. One thing I found is that my abusive partner made me feel like a fake. But I learned to see myself through other people's eyes. The guy I saw was nothing like my poor self image. I liked the guy I saw through my friend's eyes. He is the real me. You're a total stranger to me, all I can do to help is empathize and tell you some things that worked for me, in the hopes they help you, too. Good luck with it! You are not alone.
As far as I'm concerned, if anybody grabs you and spins you around, that's assault and you're justified in using the momentum from that spin to accelerate the punch they're about to get in the mouth.
This!
Exactly!
Pimp slap or proper back hand would work too with enough force. These people need to be put on their ass to get the point across.
@@LunaP1 Yes. At the point that they physically touch you, you have the right to defend yourself.
Full force punch to the face. I learned how to hit in the year or so martial arts I took in college and if I or any one I care about gets grabbed that forcibly I will put that knowledge to use. I know enough to be deadly, but not enough to be like why didn't you hit in a less deadly manner. I hate how black belts are often held responsible for killing people because they reacted to defend them selves.
Oh my word. The flashback woman. There is no need for her to be embarrassed. Karen is Despicable
There is a need, but an unjustified one.
We, as humans, developed a need only to stand out in positive ways, feeling embarrassment whenever we show our flaws and faults, which is actually an extreme example of what keeps most of us being Karens, as we feel embarrassed trying to be that entitled.
However, there is no need to hold onto that embarrassment when it is done in the correct way, though with PTSD, the embarrassment lingers as there is the added feeling of being damaged goods.
Karen is worse than despicable though, but I hope her therapy enlightened her enough.
@@Maninawig From personal experience I agree. Once a PTSD episode starts, the person suffering may be "temporarily unavailable" while memories overtake the mind and body. Coming out of them can take seconds or days. It is pure Hell.
@@djhrecordhound4391 temporarily unavailable. That is such an awesome term.
I have some sort of PTSD that triggers an anger reaction. Maybe it's from the bullying I suffered as a school boy. When I tear up, I may be emotionally hurt but someone may get physical hurt.
@@Maninawig Not sure how else to describe it. After calming enough, I start to be receptive again and claim responsibility for what I may have said or done while triggered. "Temporarily unavailable" is better than what I used to say--that I "wasn't fit for human consumption."
This is what happens when you neglect to say "No" to your children, or spoil your children rotten.
@Robert Berglund true on that
We both saying it and enforcing ir
So true. So many people don't seem to have ever heard the word no!
@@shendisackett Thank you.
I say we bring back public punishment, let all the 'Karen's' get put on display, and then a good-old-fashioned spanking!
The one and only time ( so far anyway ) somebody 'snapped' their fingers at me I replied with 'I *snap* don't *snap* work *snap* here *snap*'. Only to get an indignant 'Well!...there's no need to be rude about it'! I came back with 'I treat others as they treat ME....if you don't like people doing it to YOU, DONT DO IT TO THEM' ! Then turned and walked away...sorted.
Nice
Solid!
Well done!
Well done!
An eye for an eye, as it were.
I feel for the lady with PTSD. I was diagnosed with it from child abuse. It rears its ugly head at the worst times.
For the last story, good job OP!
sad as when it happens they will blame everyone you know currently as to blame them only
My favorite response to "Excuse me!" from a Karen is "You're excused".
How about "So it was YOU! I THOUGHT I smelled something... Go wipe yourself!"
I prefer, 'There is no excuse for people, like you!'
@@Fred100159 goes along my response "what, did you fart?"
Or one could say, “Finally an employee! Could you help me find.... would you carry... could you go get...?”
@@Leslie58 There are stories like that, and they're glorious how off-guard the Karens are
The first story reminds me of a customer that would come into the office supply store that I worked at, he would throw the money on the counter, demand we take a case of water, and put it in his trunk. He would park in the fire lane with his trunk open. Then he would go about the rest of his shopping. Every other cashier would do it. I refused. When he came up to my register, I handed him back the money for the water. He looked perplexed. I explained to him that I am an employee and refuse to be talked to in a demanding, ungrateful, and abusive manner. I will help you if you treat me with the same respect that I give you. You need to start saying please and thank you. He stood there staring at me waiting for me to do it. I stood there not ringing up any of his purchases. I told him, I am waiting! He stammered out an apology and weakly said please. I agreed. I had expected my boss to fire me. He saw the whole exchange. When the customer left, the manager applauding my bravery and told me that he has a newfound respect for me. The next time the customer came in, he waited to ask for his water, said please, and asked how the cashier was doing. He even parked properly!
Sometimes all it takes is showing the Karens and Darens that their behaviour is not acceptable.
Legend! :^)
Sometimes all it takes is to say no and stand your ground. Maybe after seeing you say no, the other cashier's will do the same.
The employee and first responders in story 2 are seriously amazing. I also have PTSD, and episodes like this are no joke. The fact that the employee knew to sit at a distance and just calmly talk to her leads me to believe she may also deal with this in her life, either personally or with someone close to her. She did all the right things. This could have gone bad SO fast, she's truly a hero for keeping things calm and getting help for OP. If you ever read this mysterious store employee, I want you to know that all of us who struggle with these kinds of flashbacks thank you. ♥️
well said! I, also have PTSD!
Same here!! The way she handled that was just amazing and I hope everyone treats her with the same kindness!
I mentioned being bullied when I was in school in the '60s. My entitled sister responded, 'Grow the hell up, every one was bullied'. I know damned well that she was never kicked in the testicles by some laughing idiot as everyone, including the gym teacher taunted her.
So glad the lady has a good hubby, while having PTSD. Never alone. Someone that understands.
The last story was very sweet. Its always nice to hear stories like that one. We need more people like the elderly lady and the son, who were kind, caring, and very understanding
And grateful, let us not forget that, both mom and son wanted the nice young man to have some money. And I really like to get a story like that at the end, just to know that normal still exists. And I have to remind me, normal is still the norm - normal just usually makes worse stories (no conflicts). This one made a good story.
@@franhunne8929 Sorry to burst your bubble... but the last story is special!
Karens are the normality...
@@Robin93k Other way around, actually. They're just more commonly talked about.
The people in last Story are truly special! God Bless Them! Karen's are an aberration! A Very Ugly One!
All 3 main characters in the last one are ok. A little miscommunication but ended up well
I'm short. I'm disabled. I often have to use the mobility scooters.
That all adds up to having to ask someone to help me reaching things at the grocery store on almost every visit.
Since Covid, the number of actual employees to ask at my favorite store has dwindled. I've never been shy of asking other customers, but I always go to the employees, first, if I can. And I ALWAYS ask nicely.
"Excuse me. I can't reach X. Would you please help me?" or "This is too heavy for me. Will you please help me get it into my cart?" And if they say no, I don't ask for a reason or argue or demand they help me, anyway. I shrug and look for someone else to help me."
Frankly, the only time I get "I can't. I don't work here," is when I'm asking where something is located, not "Will you please give the item I can't get myself?"
And you know what? On those rare occasions I run out of room in my cart, and I still need to get more... I get a second cart! I would never dream of asking, let alone demanding, that an employee, who is busy doing his job, drop everything (and probably get in trouble), just to carry something to the checkout for me. That is NOT his job. He could be written up for that!
That first story is far too common, and far too annoying. Good thing the manager evicted her.
We consider it a give from the Great Snail when we can help a non-Karen/Kevin/Chad get something off a top shelf...
I'm short too, and healing from a major surgery. Every time I have to ask for a favor of reaching, or having an accommodation (like bringing the cart around to the employee side because I can't lift easily), I absolutely ask very nicely and am super grateful that someone took even a few seconds out of their day to snag something. You always want someone to be glad they helped, instead of making them less willing to help out later.
I help other shoppers when I see they need assistance. Sometimes I need assistance myself. I'm also disabled, but I consider it "dis-advantaged", not crippled. I have physical limits, not moral limits.
There's an older lady with a mobility scooter I often meet in the pet section of my grocery store at the same time and we kinda make a point of meeting up around the same time now so I can get her cat food from the top shelf. We've struck up quite a friendship now. It's sweet.
I read so many of these stories; and I remember Dark Fluff saying that people need to press charges on people like this. It’s the only way entitled people might learn a lesson!!
I get the dreaded Karen/Kyle "Excuse me!" and I respond with, "Why? Did you fart?" I then proceed to yell out, "Eeewww! Karen/Kyle farted! Didn't your mama teach you some manners?!" Shuts them down, hard!
Good tip
😅
When someone will not listen to you then you tell them "Get the Peanut Butter out of your ears!" or "What part of 'I don't work here' do you NOT understand?"
I once told someone this - "I have to be nice to a lot of people BUT I DO NOT have to be nice to YOU!" The librarians honestly believed that I wanted to curb stomp her.
If someone tells you that they will get you fired then respond with "And I will get you BANNED!"
Or play the Uno reverse card and assume the Karen is the employee and ask HER where X item is located.
If I were the officer, I wouldn't have stopped at just scaring the Karen. She won't learn until she SUFFERS SOME CONSEQUENCES, and maybe not even after that.
She only made the false report to the manager, so it would be been tough case to get 'fileling a false report' to stick.
@@geraldgrenier8132 The assault (both verbal and physical) and the racism, both of which were caught on camera, would stick quite easily, though...
Think about that. If she could learn, would she be a Karen?
Not always true - some people acting out of sorts are genuinely not assholes... they're just having a super stressful day or going through a lot at the moment. No, it doesn't excuse the behavior, but it does explain it.
Totally agree. She could be the next soho Karen calling the cops on a black guy and getting him killed.
I want to praise the War Veteran Store Guard for recognizing and dealing appropriately with PTSD victim.
I got a story I heard from my cousin.
My cousin and his girlfriend have a big, well trained dog, "Moose." They went to The Grand Canyon with Moose. For three days, Moose loved every moment of the trip and didn't bark at anything. Until, a guy and his wife came by. The guy asks, "Can I pet your dog?" My cousin (half paying attention to the guy), "Sure." Once the guy got closer, Moose started barking and growling at the guy.
Frightened the guy, "Does he not like people?" My cousin as he calms Moose down, "He likes people, he just hates mailmen." The guy's wife, "Honey, you're dressed like a mailman."
Stereotypical of dogs I know, but that's how the guy was dressed: pale blue shirt, kaki shorts, and a similar if not same style of hat for a US postal man.
poor guy, bad time to dress like a postal worker LMAO I have a dog that growls at jehovas witnesses
@@lotusjewell9984 He can probably smell the bullshit and superior condescension on them.
@@marcusreading3783 : Dogs can usually tell a person's character... most of the time, if they are treated right themselves.
My dog, a 10 pound Yorkshire terrier .... yeah, a big girl for the breed ..... hated anyone she saw get out of a brown car or truck, with or without a logo on the vehicle. We arranged for our living room carpet to be picked up for cleaning ..... had it all rolled up waiting for them ..... unfortunately they arrived in a brown truck. when they came into the living room, she stood on top of the rolled carpet and barking and growling ..... those two BIG guys slowly backed out of the living room ..... we had to put her in another room for them to get the rug. The funny thing was, when they brought the cleaned rug back, the same two guys, the arrived in a white truck and she wanted to lick'em to death with her tail wagging a mile a minute. She just hated brown trucks/cars and anyone who got out of one.
@@tinydancer7426: If she had a previous "owner" she may have had trauma from someone from a brown truck. We once had a rescue dog (a stray that came to our house one day) that loved children but hated adult men. My dad had been away working when Stubby (because he was bob-tailed) came to us, and when he came home, Stub would not let him into the house until my older sister and I (6 and 4) told Stub it was okay to let him in the house. Eventually, even though it wasn't easy for either of them, my dad was crying when Stubby passed away from liver failure. Despite the worst provocation, Stubby never harmed a child, but would threaten to fight any adult male (unless he was told they were okay) or any larger dog, so we knew there had been some trauma from both before he came to us.
I don’t think the Karen in Home Depot learned her lesson. The entitled Karens of this world see themselves as victims, so it’s only a matter of time before it happens again.
You have to remember she played Karen on a officer of the law. And he did let her off lightly.
AWWWWW! That last story made all the Karens worthwhile!
And she was trying SO HARD to get the employee to have the recognition, on his file, so it makes a difference for raises and promotions. I LOVE IT!
As someone who used to work for the big orange retailer, I can testify that yes, we do in fact hide when we see the Karen’s coming. We know who you are and see you coming a mile away.
To partially quote Jeff Foxworthy:
"Those Kares are out there, driving tonight and that scares the HELL out of me..."
The last story was heartwarming. I at first thought she was going to complain to the manager that OP wasn't there to help her. It is so nice to hear about real gratitude. Also, OP says that is just what you do and refuses to take any money for his help. Whoever raised OP did it right! Thank you OP's parents! 💗
I have heard a few stories where someone plays the reverse UNO card and demands that the Karen "Do their job or I'm gonna get them fired." This really shorts their circuits and they'll walk away all confused and shit.
I like this suggestion: lean in, say (just louder than a whisper) “When I pass gas I don’t draw attention to myself by saying ‘Excuse me,’ especially by saying it louder and louder.” Then wave your hand in front of your face, make a face like something stinks, turn, and get away while she’s waiting for the hamster that was derailed to get inside its wheel and get it going again.
If a Karen grabbed my left arm like that my right fist would have found her face. Grabbing me is assault and my response would be self defense. Her getting up right away might not be an option.
If you hit them hard enough, it'll take 6 friends to pick them back up.
I have a pepper spray that’s just a bit bigger than a lipstick. Keeping it in your purse or pocket and retrieving it when first confronted might be a good idea. Just a thought.
I'm ambidextrous, so grab either one, my response can come from the north or the south!
Mike McGown Former federal law enforcement officer here. Let’s just say the last movement in what I might do depends on their gender (punch vice strategic kick!).
@@kennethjackson7574 it would just be a reflex reaction. Male would get a fist, female would get an open hand slap.
The words “excuse me” have become the most frustrating words to hear in a mall.
Thanks Karen🤦🏾♀️
the last time i heard one i turned to looks and went "oh no, oh helllllllll no." and walked the other way lmao
I don't mind the words. It's the tone.
"Excuse me. Maybe I get past, please?"
"Excuse me. I can't reach that. Will you get it down for me, please?"
"Excuse me. Where did you find that item?"
"Excuse me. I think you dropped this."
Not the words. Even asking for help is OK. Even though nowadays I'm usually the one asking, there are still times when I am in a position to help someone else, and I like helping other people.
But, "Excuuuuuuuuse me," like they're "being polite," when they are just about to be incredibly rude, even if you ARE an employee," is irritating as all get out.
I think you can usually tell from the tone, initially, but sometimes, they get the tone right for those two words, or even the next sentence, and don't change into wailing banshees until you fail to perfectly please them in every way.
@@AuntLoopy123 you know when it's an "Excuse me." and an "ExCuSe mE" lol
Only time I use "Excuse me" is when I want to politely ask someone to "get their fat ass out of traffic".
"Pardon Me" or just asking is if I need help, but asking an employee is "do you have more cream cheese?" (Found out it took 5 boxes for one cake.)
If it helps, I always politely ask "excuse me" if I need help, but I check to see if they might be a staff member, and apologise if they're not,
I sometimes get a "Oh, I'm from a different store" and I say "Oh well thankyou anyways"
It's how it's said in tone, but I always worry someone might think I'm a Karen when I start off with that.
Sometimes people don't see me either, so I have to call out XD
The story with the Karen and the water in the grocery store reminded me of something that happened to me. I was in Walmart, grocery shopping, and was in an isle and a older gentleman was trying to lift a heavy bottle, I of course offered my help and he was very appreciative. I told him to mention to the cashier he would need help getting it into his vehicle. Which he also thanked me for. I then heard the dreaded 'excuse me ' but when I turned it was a very sweet elderly woman and asked if I could possibly reach the item she wanted that was on a high shelf. She was all of 5 feet tall and I am almost 6 feet tall. I happily got her item, she thanked me and then I heard those words again and this time it was, Karen. She was the typical Karen, demanding, rude and outright entitled. She wanted me to get an item for her. I knew what she wanted and where it was, but I didn't tell her that. I told her I would go check with my manager to find out where exactly it was and for her to wait there and I'd be right back. I turned the corner finished my shopping and left (being careful not to be seen by her). The elderly lady I did help saw me at the checkouts, said she had enjoyed how I handled the 'rude lady' and that she was still standing there after 15 minutes. We both laughed, she thanked me again and we went on with our day. I wondered how long she actually waited? She might still be there 🤣
Legend has it she is still there to this day.
Story 1: Sadly, if the Karen was buying that much groceries, then yes, she likely had a family. I feel sorry for them, more so if they see her behavior as acceptable and turn out just like her.
Story 2: I feel very sorry for the OP; PTSD is NOT something you fully get over, as I know from firsthand experience. And you're right, you NEVER put your hands on people if they don't want it. If OP had any form of self-defense training due to her experience, the Karen could have been in a lot worse trouble.
Story 3: I think she was genuinely sorry for her actions, but I don't think it'll be enough to stop her from acting that way. You've had a few stories where the Karen berates someone not realizing that not only were they who she expected, but they were also a police officer. He was more than gracious with her.
I have to say, some of your best videos are ones where your last story ends on a nice note.
A large chunk of Idon'tworkherelady shows how a lot of people don't treat employees like humans, and that is concerning.
Like, they’re the reason you have groceries available to buy, Karen. Do you not have any sympathy for them? Of course not! You think the world revolves around you!
I am reminded of one where a lady screamed about the cost of a sandwich to the cashier. She was called a Karen, but seemed to be complaining just to have a reason to receive a bit of empathy (being met with "that's the price, now pay") and it escalated cause people were just fed up.
I empathise with these people as they are probably in a bad spot and just want a touch of compassion in their life, to hear "you're right," or those who are drowning in uncertainty and cling to the one potentially helpful person they find...
But you're right that in most of these stories, that is not the case.
Just the entitlement. Complete crazy. I always say in situations like this you really need to press charges because you know they are going to do it again if you don't.
I used to think the same thing but if you consider just the US population to story ratio it’s really a small number. Still concerning though just not as blown up as I used to think
"I don't care if it's your day off, you're going to carry this for me." No I'm not, slavery went out of style about 150 years ago in this country.
"hey slave! *snaps fingers* get over here and carry my groceries. you are beneath me and never forget it! *spits on employee*
That second story left me in tears.
It left me pissed off. If I had witnessed it, I might have hauled off and decked Karen in the mouth.
That police officer from the 3rd story. Man, you are too kind, Karens never learn. They need to be put down ASAP
My kindergarten niece knows how to keep her hands to herself. How do none of these entitled people know that?
Your niece is fortunate to have parents and other people in her life who teach her and show her how to be civilized and respectful. She's a very lucky girl!
Where would we be without Karens in the world...a much better world
With a lot less safety labels
@@Maninawig And a lot less idiots
Would wanting to ship them all to Afghanistan be considered a War Crime against the innocent Taliban, Al Queda and ISIS of that country?
@@chezsnailez Only if you tell the Karens that every one of them is a lazy worker who is hiding from their managers.
Your onto something there
How dare you bring back IDWHL stories and have a wholesome one as the ending? Now I feel a little better and it's all because of you. Now what shall you do about that? Hm?
In his stead, I'll offer you a high five and ice cream
@@Maninawig I don't know. Any more to sweeten the deal?
@@nikoladedic6623 5 dollars
Speak to his manager?
@@nikoladedic6623 well, let's see, a high five, ice cream and a lemon. You're too sweet as it is.
Even if he DID work there, you DON'T treat anyone like a slave!
17:54
"The manager and my wife called me the Karen whisperer"
XD I couldn't stop laughing...
Assaulting an off duty police officer. Classic Karen dude
She's damned lucky he didn't go into an automatic defense mode and take her to the ground.
@@jgw5491 Also lucky he didn't just drag her @$$ to booking. That's one patient guy!
I have yet to be confronted by a “Karen” but heaven forbid if I do. I will totally GO OFF drill sergeant style.
The employee who sat on the floor and helped talk OP down, they deserve a raise and promotion. That was great thinking on their behalf.
The last story...it's nice to see someone who was brought up not dragged up. Kudos to OP ,hope they win big on the lottery because they are winning on karma points
Poor woman just minding her own business and bam this rube poor excuse for a female dog just Made things worse. I know the feeling of not being touched in the middle of having flashbacks or a meltdown. I have a form of autism and ADHD and those don't mix well plus I have bad things happen to me. So if I am having a hard time with a meltdown or flashbacks and someone gets a little too close and I had warned them to not get close or not to touch me about three times I will hit them Not because I want hurt them it's just I Don't want to be touched. At that point I am terrified
I understand that. I have always been bullied, but that just led to anger management problems where someone else gets hurt!
I read so many Reddit on Karens, how do they actually get the mindset that they can touch someone or initiate physical force regardless employee or not and that makes it worst. So any employee who works anywhere is a target just for earning a living? There is no law or anything? I’m not from US that’s why I kinda need to know. Also I guess I know why Wolverine is so pissed all the time, he met his fair share of Karens in his early years….
US Companies are really fucking greedy. A lot of them will not call the cops to protect am employee, even though they are legally obligated to do so.
If the employee tries to call, they'll get fired because the employee's personal safety ALWAYS takes a back seat to Company profits.
I've had flashbacks. When I was young, I used to think it was a silly cinematic technique. My first flashback was in my early-mid twenties.
IT SUCKED.
Flashbacks are real, and they are awful, and the thing that triggered it causes ALMOST just as much trauma as the event that caused it, in the first place.
I'm so glad they pressed charges. I REALLY hope that woman learned her lesson. But I rather doubt she learned anything more than "Don't get caught.
The Karen whisperer I love it! What is with all these Karen's assuming people work at stores? I guess they're too lazy to actually look at the person properly.
Had I been a manager of that store in the second story, I would have added a charge of Karen assaulting a customer to OP's own charges. Keep her in jail a little longer with luck that way.
People should always keep hands to themselves! I don't like people touching me either, not even accidental brush against, personal space we all deserve it!
That last story was 10/10, absolutely wholesome content.
Karen: Pick this up for me NOW!
My years of being taught "do no harm but take no shit" and "let the other guy swing first" kicking in:
You got two hands and a heart beat do it yourself. (Makes a mad dash before she has a chance to register what I said and look for the closest employee at top speed. all the while laughing at how I'm totally prepared for this cuz of Darkfluff's videos)
when there is a time to be polite and a time to be a snarky B, I'll probably be the snarky B if your rude to me first
story 2: if you snap your fingers at me, I am 100% the kind of person who'd snap my fingers in your face and and say "I can do it too, you ain't special!" before storming off.
That last story was so wholesome. I love when stories like these make me go soft 🥺
The policeman is a really good man and he deserve is badge! Give him a raise please! He's one of them that we need to protect everybody, not a moron!
I don't think Karen's can learn without a hard lesson, like getting arrested.
He couldn't arrest her right away. He had to call another officer to do that.
We should all be so kind to strangers like that last guy was. The world would be a better place. And people need to learn that people who work in stores are not slaves. Don't treat them like they are.
This was one of your best, Fluff. Thanks for the wholesome ending. In the story of the officer, I do have to agree that a teaching moment, especially one where the Karen knows how much trouble she could be in, can be better for us in the short term, and better for the Karen in the long term.
Yes, you _never_ lay your hands on another person, but it sounded like she really learned something, and after all, if there was no real injury, and it sounded like there wasn't, then an arrest would only be to teach a lesson, so the officer's actions accomplished this without a ton of paperwork.
The last story was very sweet. Sometimes people just do nice things for other people.
I like them as well. I hope he has more of these types of experiences. In this day and age where it seems the mentally ill seem to run the show, it nice to see grateful people
always ALWAYS press charges, arrest, convict. it's the only teaching lesson that works.
I've watched/listened to this episode multiple times now, and that final story never fails to bring a smile to my face. The crazy Karen ones are fun and all, but the wholesome ones are just so uplifting 😍
Sometimes, it is nice to see kind people. It really gives me hope for humanity again.
The employee in story 2 is such an amazing person. She had so much compassion and understanding
That was a brilliant one! When will people learn to keep their hands to themselves? Let alone attitude! I loved the last one, so wonderful.
I'm sorry for the stress and big well done to the employees that were helpful.
Sending hugs to trauma victims I'm sorry uve been through that
In Story 1, I thought it was going to be the story where Karen indirectly works with Head Office, but what really got me was when DarkFluff asked "what ever happened to 'Please help me'?"
I couldn't stop picturing someone with the build of Larry the Cable Guy, a biker beard and gruff voice saying "pweese hewp me" in a baby tone.
I don't do very well with strangers touching me. Especially from behind. It's a surefire way to get me black out and make me very violent to defend myself. NEVER touch strangers people, especially from behind.
So, the moral of the stories: if you are generally a nice helpful person in the wrong place, Karen will definitely gravitate towards you and drain the godness right outta you.
That was the sweetest I don't work here lady story I've ever heard. Thanks Fluff, now I'm crying before work...
Happy to hear the Karen from story 2 lost her job. Hopefully her husband also divorced her and got custody of the daughter.
Hey everyone!
Hello.
@@DarkFluff I'm new to your video's but I love them. Your voice is easy to listen to.
Hey from everyone! 🙂
Hey abd welcome to the "Fluffiest Army ever!" ^^
Gosh how I really needed a fluffy pillow .....
Still can't decide to hug it or punch it to vent all the stress though.....
I guess I would even feel worse for punching an innocent pillow, so I'd probably just hug it and cry.
Nerves. Anxietx, Panic attacks, slowly developing social anxiety, etc, etc, etc...
I need an emergency dentist appointment .....
I'd prefer to swim with sharks, in a glass pool, on a cliff, 400 feet above ground.
@@janedoex1398 at one point, when I was a kid, I realized that going to the dentist you suffer once, not going to the dentist you suffer indefinitely. Since then I've never had a problem to go to the dentist.
"The Karen Whisperer!" 🤣🤣🤣 he should hire out his services
Just something nice I wanted to post, had to make a run to Walmart after I got off work today to grab some milk. As I was looking for a line to check out, saw a woman in a wheelchair trying to get some water bottles out of those coolers next to the checkout, and held it open for her. After I got into a line, she got into line after me, and I helped her get her things out of the cart and onto the conveyor. I then helped helped her get her groceries outside as she waited for her friend to come pick her up. Had a nice conversation with the woman while waiting in line.
I can (and have) listened to that last story over and over. It's so heartwarming, and a perfect way to end a video full of otherwise entitled jerks.
Turn the tables on Karens that insist you work somewhere that you don't. Say "Oh, I'm glad you are finally here. I need help, NOW"! Lol
Perfektes Timing!! Ich habe mir gerade etwas zu essen gemacht und kann mein Essen jetzt mit deinem Video genießen :)
Ich esse auch gerade beim Hören! 😂
Ek is van Afrique de Suid, (I speak mainly English though) ek verstaan net 'n bietjie waarvan jy praat. Dis goed dat jy die... um... 'video' geniet het!
@@AestheticWaif 😂 I think you speak Afrikaans, I can understand a bit of it, single words, it's these languages are finally related.
We were just talking about enjoying the video with our meals, because it's evening here.
Greetings! 👋
Well I understood most of that, thanks to German at school (well over 20 years ago).
@@user-mc5vy2vk5n you got it! The only part I don't understand is what was actually eaten lol!
Karen Whisperer!!! I love it!! More better they learn their lesson. Getting arrested for assault doesn't mean they will believe they are in the wrong. Props on cop for seeing she was willing to be teachable - and making her apologize. People can change, if given the opportunity.
What OP in Story 2 should have done was sue that Karen. She literally got away with it in my view because her record got cleared. OP could have also avoided being placed on the stand to give testimony because the evidence and conviction were there, plus her own counselling could have gotten her excused due to traumatic reasons. If the Karen or her lawyer tried to force the issue, the judge's back would be up immediately because it was Karen's behavior that caused the lawsuit.
Since I started reading Reddit there are thankfully more and more people pressing charges. I hope that more and more people do so.
That second story was horrifying. I felt so bad for the poor person, if ANYONE grabbed me ever, i had an abusive mother.. I mean i've been beaten so badly the police were stunned, if you grab me like that i lose all presence of mind and will instantly assume violence against me. I deplore violence, but grabbing me, nope... and i will use any means to make you stop... Why do people think they can just grab someone like that EVER????
That last story almost made me cry from how nice it was
I've reacted rather violently toward a karen that grabbed my arm demanding assistance, so the story.
I was in a Home Depot of all places, wearing a red shirt and black pants, clearly not what an employee would wear. I helped an older gentleman reach something from an upper shelf, and as he was doing some replumbing and that is one of my jobs, I helped him grab the right stuff he would need.
Just a simple act of kindness, and go on my way right?
Unfortunately, man plans and fate laughs.
I see the older man off and go back to selecting what I need and hear that extremely entitled and self important, "tch, hello? Shouldn't you be looking to help another customer? What are you doing, I need help finding this so come here and get it for me."
I look at her with an eyebrow raised, seeing her look right at me. I shrugged and said simply. "I don't work here lady." Grabbed what I needed, as thankfully I found it quickly enough, and turned to go find the rest of the things I would need.
This woman walked after me and said something along the lines of "They always hire lazy people. Hey you I said you have to help me!" She got right behind me after saying that and grabbed my arm and pulled hard to spin me.
Now, I am not a small guy, I am 6'2 and this woman was maybe 5'5. I have to work in some shady areas from time to time as security or in my other job as a plumber. Raw instinct kicked in as this woman grabbed my arm and yanked to spin me. I spun and my hand immediately went to her throat and pushed her back against the rack quickly and efficiently. She screeched and I let go once I saw it was just some entitled woman and turned to walk toward the nearest counter with an employee as I knew what was coming. She hammed it up, holding her throat and coughing forcefully and in a clearly fake manner. This woman was crying fake tears, after all...if she was actually crying her mascara would have ran, and trying to get as much sympathy as she could and drawing a crowd.
Meanwhile I was on the phone with police already to get an officer on scene and when I reached the help desk asked to see a manager or their loss prevention people as I'll need some footage brought up for an officer already on the way.
Before the officer showed up she eventually makes her way up front in the store and goes into full harpy mode at me. How dare I attack someone, I am so fired, by now everyone knows the rants. I ignore her, which infuriates her even more as I don't respond one bit and continue to talk to loss prevention. Then, something happens that makes one wonder just how dumb can someone be, as she grabs me again! I turn, grab her wrist, and squeeze to force her tendons to release my arm in a very painful way. The woman screeches in pain again and snatches her arm back after I let her go with a very low "I told you, do not touch me."
It is right at this moment the officer and his partner walk in, a male and female officer. They pull the woman away and the female officer talks to the woman to get her to calm down and tell her side while the male officer stands with me to get my side of the story. Now, the woman spun this tale of me being a completely rude individual, cussing up a storm and threatening her repeatedly. I told what happened and had the loss prevention guy show the video.
The woman went on a tirade for quite awhile. I leaned against the counter and talked tot he loss prevention guy and the officer about security related things. Eventually she finally stopped, so sure of her story that when the police stepped aside to talk to one another she smiled smugly at me.
When the officers came back and asked if I wanted to press charges against her, her jaw about hit the floor and she half yelled half screeched at how dare they allow the victim to be blamed. This time the female officer cut her off and old her bluntly that they saw the video and grabbing someone constitutes assault, and that my actions immediately after are allowed by law. She even explained the woman was lucky that I showed restraint as I could have seriously injured her and been well within my self defense rights.
Yes, I pressed charges. Due to her yelling and screeching and reaching out at me in anger again, I had the joy of watching her get led away in handcuffs even. This woman was put on years of parole and now absolutely anyone can threaten her with a call to the police if she starts yelling or screeching in a store. She's forced to act like a normal human being now.
This could have easily went the other way if I had responded to her at all, or didn't immediately call the police myself. Even without retaliation, immediately get away and involve authorities. Always press charges if available. The only way karens ever change is when forced to.
I would have shown her my badge and ID and told her to walk away!
“Karen whisperer”! Love it. The world needs more of them!
I don't mind helping other customers, as long as they ask nicely, and I think even employees should be allowed to refuse service/help if the customer is rude and abusive.
"The Karen whisperer"! OMG! I was rolling! I don't think there is such a thing as a Karen whisperer! And the pandemic and related COVID mandates have created heaven for the Karens, and made them come out into polite society in droves. We'll have to deal with these witches for years to come.
Good morning to all and Aloha from Maui!
17:50 Mercy to liars is cruelty to their next victim.
You do a perfect job of springing those stories on us. I was terrified of what was happening at the customer service desk when the not employee didn't show up! I thought I might witness (second hand) the sweet old lady turn monster
The way you say the Karen’s dismissive “you” is so perfect it’s infuriating because that’s EXACTLY what it would sound like!! It’s just dripping with condescension.
I use a rider in the big stores. And almost lol every thing I need is on the upper shelves. I am always polite and nice to those who help me. And I always thank them for their help.
The coffee slapping Karen should have gotten slapped with some charges and a perma ban
That was a very good way to end out today's stories FLUFFSTER!!!!! It's always good to have my faith in humanity restored with a good story like that you know? And mad props to the son of the lady who was like "Yo At Least let me put in a good word to your manager", when OP, (OF COURSE ) refused to take money for simply being a DECENT HUMAN who was apparently raised by a good set of parents or grandparents or a combination of both you know what I'm saying? So good job and Happy Feelings all the way around very good way to end this like I said
A friend of mine encountered once kind of a male Karen, but a very mild case, thankfully.
He is a craftsman, in a hardware store still in work gear, looking for some stuff for himself, minding his own business. A man approached him, leather slippers, poloshirt, sunglasses, the whole "rich guy "cliche with a : "Hey, you can help me. i have some questions" and startet to drown my friend in how to do this and that.
He didnt ask if my friend had time or would be even willing to help him and it was plain to see that my friend was not an employee, just a customer, but a craftsmen- so just in handy.. this guy attitude was incredibly arrogant ( he just lacked the obvious finger snap and the "heel"), but my friend wont take any bullshit from anyone, has a bit of a mischiveous streak and a great pokerface: he stayed friendly "Of course, Sir" and answered all questions with a straight and honest face while telling complete nonsense!
Good luck with following these advice...
I do really wonder what is wrong with people like that. Not just to touch, but to violently grab a person, especially unknown and from behind is incredibly agressive and oversteps any boundaries in social human interaction.
I never encountered physical abuse, but even without PTSD the chance is high that i would react on instinct in a situation like this, and an ellbow or punch in the face of the attacker could be a real possibility.
And what an absolute Nightmare for people whose actually suffering from PTSD
Lady with PTSD just being able to tell these stories shows how much work you’ve done and far you have come from your initial attack and I’m happy you have been able to heal some(I know it never goes away but I believe you can and will get to a point where you don’t have flashbacks so severe like this because you are clearly putting in the work and have a good support system). I don’t know what happened but I have an idea of what might’ve happened and I’m sorry to happen but I’m glad you survived and you’re doing so well today. It probably doesn’t matter but I am proud of you and appreciate you telling this story bc it will help Others who have had a bad incident for lack of a better word like you have in the past but maybe haven’t had his good luck with counseling or haven’t been able to get counseling to know that there is hope that it will get better at least to some degree.
As punishment, all Karens & Darens need to be forced to wear shock collars & work 3 months in retail, 3 months in hospitality - unpaid. Each time they fail to smile, mutter under their breath or complain in any way, they get zapped & an extra week of unpaid community service gets added to their sentence.
Another beautiful day because of dark fluff!!! ❤
The last story is so heartwarming, i never thought an idontworkhere could give me nice positive feelings
I love it when you end the vid with something wholesome. Really nice contrast with the rest and it shows that people can be kind. Thanks and keep up the good work. :)
The worst of retail is if you have the job of cleaning the bathrooms
That’s where all the bad sh*t happens literally
As for the story with the officer, i think it may be a bit of both. She seemed to be genuinely afraid of being arrested once she knew OP was an officer an could very well arrest her for what she did. I think that put some fear into her and she may be at least partly saying it to get out of legal consequences. However, i do sincerely hope that OP's lenience and the lesson will make her think twice about who she assumes is what and how to treat people. Same with the karen in the story before that one- I hope that the court mandated therapy will help her look at herself and how she treats people. Though we chuckle and groan at these stories, "Remember the human" applies to entitled people as much as their victims.
No employees anywhere claim they don't work somewhere while they're on shift. There is literally no reason what so ever to not believe somebody if they say they aren't an employee!
Good for the store employee for help calm her down I'm shocked that one of the cops saw her PTSD and did right by staying back 99 percent of the time they escalate the trouble
"THE KAREN WHISPERER"!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 TELL ME IF THAT WAS AN ACTUAL SHOW THAT YOU WOULDN'T WATCH IT!!!