irony

" Karen" has taken on a meaning past a being just a name in the 21st century. While a fairly common name for women across the United States, it has now come to connote entitled, monstrous people who act poorly toward service industry workers or anyone who they have a problem with.

As such, most businesses in the United States have steeled themselves against the "Karen" stereotype. With most service workers saying both customers and tips have gotten worse since the return of dining, it is understandable why one would want to take precautions.