“Our countdown begins in a popular retail chain, where Karen has taken it personally that the sale price didn’t scan. The cashier politely explains, ‘Ma’am, I’ll need to get a manager for a price check.’ But Karen isn’t having it. Nope. She slams her purse on the counter and shouts, ‘I saw the sign! It said $4.99! Are you calling me a liar?!'”
The employee stays calm, scanning the item again and saying, ‘Let’s just check it out together.’ But Karen doubles down: ‘I want a discount for the inconvenience—and don’t roll your eyes at me!’
The best part? The manager arrives, checks the sign… and it’s for another product. Karen huffs, grabs her purse, and storms off muttering, ‘This place has gone downhill.’
👏 Shout out to that employee’s zen-like patience. We all wish we had that level of chill.
🥈 #2 – The Drive-Thru Diva (Fast Food Karen)
🎙️ VOICEOVER:
“Coming in hot at number 2—literally—is the infamous Drive-Thru Diva. Karen pulls up, sunglasses on, with a vibe that screams trouble before tacos. She orders 3 items, but when the total comes up, she loses it. ‘HOW is it $9.87?! I only ordered from the dollar menu!'”
The employee calmly explains, ‘Prices went up, ma’am.’
Karen snaps back, ‘You just made that up. This is robbery!’
Then she demands the manager, the regional manager, and even says she’s ‘friends with the CEO’—of a nationwide fast food chain. Right…
The kicker? She throws a handful of pennies at the window in protest… and misses.
🌮 The employee? Still polite. Still smiling. Probably getting employee of the month after that.
🥇 #1 – The Membership Meltdown (Gym Karen)
🎙️ VOICEOVER:
“And now, the grand finale: The legendary Gym Membership Meltdown. Karen marches into the front desk, demanding to speak to the ‘head of fitness operations’ because her membership was canceled. Why? Because she hadn’t paid in 7 months.“
She insists, ‘I know someone who works here. I have connections!’ The employee says, ‘That’s great, but we do require active payment to keep a membership.’
Karen’s voice echoes across the gym: ‘This is discrimination! I’ve been coming here since before you were born!’
She slams her water bottle down, films the employee, and threatens to “take this viral.” Joke’s on her—it did, but not for the reasons she hoped.
💪 The employee simply nods and says, ‘Have a great day, ma’am,’ with the deadpan skill of a professional who’s seen it all.