An episode so nice we recorded it twice! Our perfectionism may be a hindrance on us but TRUST it’s a blessing for y’all <3. Abigail and Benjamin are back here this week to talk all things Karen/CAREN. We dive into the etymology of the term which leads us through an exploration of Mean Girls (side note: please look up ‘Amanda Seyfried dulcimer’ to enjoy a most glorious side of the Internet today), To Kill A Mockingbird, reclaiming pejorative terms, and how leaning into the clickbait-iness of our news cycle is sometimes the best way to actually achieve attention on a serious matter. Also: is *the* haircut necessary or sufficient to being a Karen?? Do Karens face trouble at the DMV for their bangs like Abby did?? Is our summer project going to be passing the THEIR Act in North Carolina?? Is Karen Pence ‘Mother,’ ‘mother,’ or just plain freak?! So ...