Central Park Karen (Amy Cooper) | What is the Personality Profile of a 'Karen?'

Narcissism:

There are two types of narcissism: With grandiose narcissism we see characteristics like being extroverted, socially bold, self-confident, having a superficial charm, being resistant to criticism, and being callous and unemotional. Vulnerable narcissism is characterized by shame, anger, aggression, hypersensitivity, a tendency to be introverted, defensive, avoidant, anxious, depressed, socially awkward, and shy.

Factor 1 Psychopathy (primary) - callous/unemotional, manipulative, pathological liar, fearless dominance, lacking in remorse

Factor 2 Psychopathy (secondary) - impulsive, irresponsible, neurotic, emotionally reactive, criminal, sensation-seeking

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: Author.

[knucklehoagies]

I love how society is finally fighting back against Karens everywhere.

[robpolaris]

I love how people “feel threatened” while continue to harass the person they are “scared” of. If you are actually afraid of someone, you try to get away from them, not harass them until there is violence.

[jrnew]

_"I'm going to tell them there is an Áfrican American threatening my life"_ This really was a death threat and we all know why.
She knew what she was doing.

[sttv]

For 20 years, I have had more than enough of dealing with these Karens. Finally, they are getting called out for their behavior. Good.

[bamagrl]

She should have been arrested for making a false report.

[drbettyschueler]

I have dealt with many a Karen, in my life, and it is always a hair-raising experience. I find the undercurrent of violence especially scary because it isn't predictable. You think you are conversing with a normal, rational person and all of a sudden you inadvertently trigger inexplicable aggression.

[draganpajevic]

They need to start arresting people who make false reports!
For sure there are a lot of people around the world who got killed because somebody made false report!

[Hollyfae]

I'm so glad that people are recognizing and calling this dangerous behavior out. I hope that we start to consistently prosecute across the country for it

[danrion]

Why she is not Arrested for making false report is mind boggling. Even though Evidence is very much clear. This is Two tier justice system in America for citizens.

[shaycallmekia]

The simple fact that “Karen” is a thing with a legit definition is hilariously depressing

[eddiepollau]

Dr Grande out here playing the YouTube algorithm game and killin’ it

[urun]

I have been binge watching your YouTube videos. I am just fascinated at how eloquent and cohesive and objective you analyze your cases.

[grimrides]

Her temper tantrum could’ve got that poor man killed.

[ruthparker]

She didn't care about being recorded because she knew all she had to say was that she was SCARED.

[loriannrichardson]

Imagine the "stunts" she's probably pulled at work.

[sune]

Thank you for a clever analysis. Though I would add: She acts in the confidence that it is her country, her justice, her police.

[Chibikins]

Thanks for bringing up her shift in tone of voice, I find it strange that most people are not commenting about how not only was she making threats, but as she was not only making these threats, but she was "acting" and changing her voice to make it sound like she was in distres and in increasing danger, and I think that speaks to her level of intent as well. She didn't just stand there and say in a bitchy tone that she was being threatened, she acted out a heightened levela of fear and made it sound like she was dealing with an increasingly aggressive *imminent threat.*

[sargonsblackgrandfather]

In the old days before camera phones he’d be dead and she’d be getting praised as “brave”.

[two-toned]

My question is why she didn't get charged. This is a classic Jussie Smollett!

[cerealkiillar]

Karen behavior--and this in particular-- reminds me of the character in To Kill a Mockingbird, Mayella Ewell, who hysterically accuses a Black man of rape. We come to find out that Mayella has been raped by her own father, a man she cannot accuse, and therefore she rages against the Black man who will surely be punished--because he is Black. This connection by illustration could provide basis for understanding some of the Karen-type hysteria fueling racism today. People who act on racist impulses are irrational, and it would help to end the normalization of racism.