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KAREN

KAREN

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Hey there, fellow parents! It’s time to talk about the latest slang that’s been popping up all over the internet: KAREN! Now, you might think that Karen is just a name, but when your kids say it, they’re actually using it to describe a certain type of person – the type who complains a lot and always wants to speak to the manager.

Basically, when your kid calls someone a Karen, they’re saying that they’re being overly demanding or entitled. It’s like they’re poking fun at someone who’s acting like they’re better than everyone else. And if your kid says “don’t be a Karen,” they’re basically telling someone to calm down and stop being so high-maintenance.

As parents, it’s important for us to understand the latest slang and trends so we can connect with our kids and understand what they’re talking about. But we should also remind our kids to be kind and respectful to others, even if they’re being difficult. After all, nobody wants to be a Karen!

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Dr. Chris Spencer, better known as PixelatedDad, is a retro gaming enthusiast and self-proclaimed geek who’s a few pixels short of a full sprite. Despite his age, he’s young at heart, often immersed in games older than his kids, with the reflexes of a sloth and the aim of a blindfolded monkey—but still determined to save the pixelated princess, one clumsy jump at a time. Beyond gaming, Chris is a distinguished computer scientist with a doctorate, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (FRAS), and a member of the Sherwood Observatory and the Planetary Society. As a Dark Sky Ambassador, he’s passionate about preserving the natural night sky and reducing light pollution. Chris is also a husband, proud dad of two sets of twins (#TwinsTwice), and a multitasker extraordinaire who balances coding, stargazing, 3D printing, and snuggling his loyal sidekick, Doggo McStuffin. Whether he’s gaming, championing dark skies, or exploring the cosmos, life for Chris is a journey worth every pixel.