Karen Throws Fit After Unassuming Shopper Denies Her Kids Spare Change For Candy

“She said I didn’t need the money because I’m a rich kid.”

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• November 19, 2023

The audacity of entitled individuals can be nothing short of startling. Our narrator (Original Poster) found themselves thrust into a baffling encounter merely fifteen minutes ago. 

OP was in a store, minding their own business while fishing for coins that had sunk to the bottom of their backpack. They might’ve been meager 20-cent coins, but in OP’s current financial situation, every cent mattered.

Enter a mother and her two pint-sized companions. Judging from their size, OP assumed they couldn’t be more than six years old. They spotted the glinting coins and asked if they could have some.

The answer was an obvious no. The bratty kids were displeased at not getting their way, so they pulled in their secret weapon—their mom. The entitled mother shamelessly demanded that OP gives them the money so they could buy some candy.

She boldly labeled OP a ‘rich kid’ and stated they didn’t need those coins. OP swiftly set the record straight—they were far from rich and would not be parting with any coins.

Things got heated as this woman tossed OP’s response out the window, fervently insisting that they bankroll her kids' candy cravings regardless. She had no money, and her children wanted something good to eat.

When OP pointed out her full shopping cart, she lost it and began hurling abusive words at them.  And so, with an air of nonchalance, OP walked away from the store, leaving behind a furious, entitled mother, poorly-raised kids, and a tale highlighting the audacious antics of entitled parents.

Let’s dig into the details

A bit of background

Here’s how the conversation went

We gathered some reactions from the Reddit community:

This Redditor had a similar experience in the past. Seems such behavior is more common than we know

Students will get this better than others

We wonder who gives Karens the idea that random strangers are rich

Karens are weird because their mind works in a totally different way than the average person

A creepy smile would have definitely put her off

Maybe she expects OP to live in the wild off zebras

Thankfully, the police didn’t have to get involved in the altercation

The woman probably thinks OP is a robot that doesn’t need food

“I think k kauppa market attracts those kind of people.”

“Nice comeback. Parents can be so weird when it's about their children.”

Karens think they own the world. News flash!…you don’t!

“What are you doing in a store if you don't have money.”

OP handled the situation perfectly

OP's swift departure from the store serves as a victorious escape from the clutches of entitlement. 

Life can be a wild ride, and this is proof of the bizarre scenarios that lurk around every corner in everyday life. 

And if you ever happen to stumble into one, remember to tread with tenacity, and if the circus gets too crazy, simply walk away from the madness like OP did.

What do you think about this story? Let us know in the comments.

Jesse