r/AmITheA**hole For Refusing To Name My Baby "Karen?"

r/AmITheA**hole OP's wife is about to give birth to a newborn baby girl. OP's wife wants to name the girl "Karen," because it's a family name. OP puts his foot down and refuses to name is daughter Karen. This leads to a blow-up fight between him and his wife, which leaves OP wondering if he's being too harsh about the name. Is growing up as a "Karen" really that bad? If you like this video, be sure to subscribe for more daily Reddit content!
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[@joshuapoe3867]

I go to school with a Karen. She is heavily bullied to the point where she went from sweet to a Karen. Naming a child Karen doesn't affect their actions until after their name affects others, which in turn makes Karens a Karen.

[@ItsmeeeeeeXD]

Is she bullied solely because of her name?

[@skeltonslay8er781]

It’s like a self fulfilling prophecy

[@iris5678]

Karen is also a "grandma" name.

[@SaikiKFann]

I feel bad for her

[@jordanb7304]

Will Karen be a meme in 10 years though?

[@firecrackerjack68]

"Her mom's name is Karen, my mom's name isn't a meme." Oh my god, that was hilarious!

[@alexismyers6053]

I have heard this story 3 or 4 times. I too chuckle at the part every time.

[@frocat5163]

My mother-in-law's name is Karen, and she thinks the memes are hilarious. She's 100% _not_ a Karen. On a related topic, my wife's brother's name is Kyle...and he's also 100% _not_ a Kyle, and finds the memes hilarious.

[@SilverVolo]

@@frocat5163 Whats a Kyle? Or is it another name for Kevin

[@Murtida]

@@frocat5163 its all laughs and jokes till the scary lady calls the manager

[@girlscanbedrummers5449]

@@frocat5163 I'm a Carpenter's fan and I find most of them hilarious and I'm sure Karen Carpenter were still alive she would have too lmfao. In fact I think the only real annoying thing about the meme are actually some of the fans which are so fucking uptight about it and it's more annoying then the meme tbh.

[@srbarkerchan]

Little update on that Karen story: OP and his wife recently discovered that their moms both had the exact same middle name, so they've decided to honor both by naming their daughter Elizabeth instead.

[@lizzytheowl577]

I kid you not that is almost *exactly* how I got named

[@andreagriffiths3512]

Awwwww

[@ChargedBonsai98]

Epic!

[@foxowar3953]

That's adorable

[@AltF-io3dy]

@@andreagriffiths3512 why is there a translate button under your comment?

[@tjg813]

‘The Karen’ isn’t going to go away for a long time. The meme has already evolved. It started as I Want To Speak To The Manager, and has changed into ‘racist lady who calls the cops on people minding their own business’.

[@AM-ti2yg]

@Chris George but if you cut off one head of a hydra two grow back

[@ebonymcpherson4872]

Exactly. The problem is that its not just a meme, its a way to describe a certain type of person. Chad is the same type of name and Chad has been around for nearly all of my life. It may lose popularity here and there but the name will always be known for that specific personality type now.

[@alexandraboucher1791]

It's been around for a while as well, it only became main stream this year. It will for sure be here for a while yet

[@DarkKnight52365]

@@AM-ti2yg HAIL HYDRA

[@metanightmare4454]

And then it became the bitch who thinks that not only should she be allowed to not wear a mask regardless of the rules set by whoever has authority over her current location, but that she should get to rip masks off other people's faces because it annoys her.

[@Rhaenarys]

The "go ask your real dad story", I had a feeling the daughter was more mad at her real dad, and taking it out on her step dad. The fact she teared up when he said that to her shows she actually did see him as a father figure the whole time, just didnt want to admit it. I'm glad it had a happy ending. ❤

[@udraj914]

teens, always function by the law of contradiction. To get them to do anything, reverse-psychology is the way :D

[@awesomegamer-cv4zf]

@@udraj914 as a teen I refuse to believe this but I see truth in it too... ack lmao

[@amyschildgamerlive4519]

@@awesomegamer-cv4zf and in doing so you become a victim to this reverse psychology!

[@awesomegamer-cv4zf]

@@amyschildgamerlive4519 I have completley forgotten the context for my comment but I agree

[@thelurkerbel0w]

"Meme's come and go." *Me who just got rick rolled an hour ago* : "Sure"

[@dabbingmnm8074]

Lmao

[@editorforecast9418]

Well that meme still ok

[@dzas_cave]

69 likes

[@tencheloca3379]

How’d ya get Rick rolled

[@tencheloca3379]

#rickastleymemes

[@M0nst3r0711]

Not sure if it’s in the comments but the last story had an update. The wife knew that her parents were going to baptized their son. She helped them plan it. They lied to the church and now the grandparents are banned/shunned from the local church. I think OP is considering leaving his wife over this too.

[@KittenLove536]

woah, I love the church shunning them. jfc, they deserve it

[@ihateyouall4641]

He is filling for divorce

[@M0nst3r0711]

@@ihateyouall4641 thanks! It’s been a while since I had read this story

[@samuelwolch1302]

She did?! Yikes, it's probably best that there's either counseling or a divorce.

[@ihateyouall4641]

@@M0nst3r0711 it was not mentioned in the post but in comments so you remember correctly

[@NicholeParker]

I can’t imagine talking to a friend and blaming them for their husband and child dying. Like as if she wasn’t going through enough

[@Rin_Nya762]

I must be incredibly blind or its too small, but may I ask what your profile picture is? I think it's pretty :)

[@NicholeParker]

@@Rin_Nya762 oh haha thanks! It’s headphones on some notebooks paper with notes drawn on and colored lights. I got it off google so it’s probably like music profile picture or something

[@Rin_Nya762]

@@NicholeParker thank you very much

[@alexismyers6053]

Seriously. And the kid died of CANCER! Who tf blames a parent for their CHILD dying of CANCER?! Isn't there also something in the Bible about caring for/having compassion for widows, too? The woman CLAIMS to be a woman of God, but she's so awful, I'm sure not even Satan wants her!

[@Beena2020]

The only thing you should ever say to someone who is grieving is, "I'm so sorry for your loss." Or "I'm always here if you need anything."

[@deathrex6199]

If I could, I would slap Becca so hard that she met every god.

[@rubyyp2182]

I would get the Kassia to slap Becca with their left hand so hard that she sees her life flash before her eyes. What’s in that short moment in her memories? Her ignorance and beliefs to some things that may not even exist. FYI, if you search, “Brahms Hungarian dance no.5 piano” on youtube, you’ll know what her left hand is like

[@zeearts9484]

Death Your name is also fitting 😂

[@Sakura4348]

That must be a hard slap considering their is only ONE God. Also, how many murder counts would that slap be?

[@Morgan-bi4xz]

@@Sakura4348 They were talking about other religions and other religions have multiple gods ,Or the greek gods.

[@gamgam7979]

@@Sakura4348 lol 1, unless the slap created a powerful air wave, killing everyone in a 10 mile radius. also, this was obviously a joke, and OP might not believe in your one god, considering the comment and the fact that religion is almost entirely based on your circumstances and family.

[@emilyemily9831]

The story with the stepdaughter was great, OP did exactly what he needed to do. My parents are divorced, and my father abandoned me in middle school. My stepdad and I had the exact same relationship growing up. It took me a long time to realize that he was doing the best he could for me, but he would never let me get away with shit like sneaking in boys or drinking. OP should tell his wife that she should be the one disciplining her daughter tbh

[@desireeloveros1055]

Fr stepparents really need to be the fun parent as opposed to the disciplinary. Being strict especially if the kid already hates you is going to further damage the relationship and I’m sorry to say but she’s not his kid and honestly has little to no right to discipline her without her mother’s support. (Ignore this logic for adopted children) If anyone other than my mother tried to punish me especially without my mom’s permission I’d be raising hell although I was a fairly well behaved child

[@Beena2020]

@@desireeloveros1055 I disagree. If you let step parents or any one parent be "the fun parent" it causes rifts. You must be a united front. Children will walk all over you if you don't. Teens are supposed to rebel against their parents. They are testing authority and pushing boundaries. If you have a weak link, the teen has a way to manipulate their way into trouble. Also, you have to have a no judgement policy. Your door needs to be open to them at any time they want to talk. Make sure they can trust you, open honesty. This is how you parent children.

[@qdllc]

Why would the daughter love the deadbeat dad? Women are often attracted to “bay boys.” Lots of men have noticed this. Treat a woman right, they ignore you. Treat them like dirt, and they worship the ground you walk upon. Why they say they want one thing and pursue the opposite, I don’t know.

[@desireeloveros1055]

@@qdllc Dude STFU

[@desireeloveros1055]

@@Beena2020 That’s more or less what I’m saying but bio parents definitely need to be the ones doling out punishment while steps back them up. The abusive stepfamily is a stereotype for a reason. Stepparents need to gain the child’s trust and respect before they start acting like “I’m your parent and get to punish you “ that needs to be a two party effort between the couple in regards to the child with the bio parent taking the lead

[@trinityfrank2526]

As a Christian, I DO NOT condone the behavior of that Pharisee like woman in the first story. Shortest verse in the Bible is Jesus wept. Why? Because He wept with those who lost a loved one (sound familiar?), and knew they didn't need a speech or lecture. They needed someone to grieve with.

[@AngelEmfrbl]

As an athiwst, however, your God basically doesn't exist and therefore he didn't punish the woman. What the other woman said is fear mongering and it worked. This is how Christianity works it gives a false sense of safety and gets people to cone in for comfort on the pretious that it will bring you closer to God. It's part of the brainwashing process. If there is a god... It's not the bible due to how many, many inconsistent things there are and how dated it is. If the bible was true, it wouldn't have out dated things in it like treating slaves well, as we don't own slaves now. And there is so much it does not cover like evolutio, vaccines, gm crops, space travel, etc. It is what it is. So e people like it as nd I'm not the type to get rid of all religious stuff. I think it has a place despite this and its part of culture and way of life. The issue is how she acted is why people hate the religious. God was not behind her families deaths. Its pure unlucky chance. But that poor woman who lost her family us not in the right frame of mind and she'd believe anything that puts her mind at ease. Even if it wasn't 'God'. This is why religion shouldn't be used like this, it ends up preying on the weak and vulnerable and comes off as a bit dishonest. Because what happened to that woman... Happens to even the most faithful.

[@Casokat]

@@AngelEmfrbl I am a Christen. 1. no she wasn't punished, bad things happen to people since we were given free will. 2. that is not the way our texts tell us to act -^, 3. yes there are inconsistencies, but that is because the book is to be read different then it is usually read. 4. if you believe "systemic rasicism"(i don't really), and i think that the term "slave" can be translated as worker or subordinate. you know, the middle class always works under people, some with unfair work conditions and pay, being told to do stuff that some would consider immoral. those people can be considers "slaves" 5. seriously there is 1 verse that takes place in the future that describes the ultimate demise of the world, evolution could be a factor that plays into creation it is mainly a personal discsion, 2000 years ago they didn't know stuff as specific as vaccines, gm crops, space travel, etc would exist. it wouldn't be foolish of anyone to try to assume what crops are going to be like(if they exist(if we are still here)) in 2000 years. yes it is a culture and a way of life, it helps morals and stuff. you are correct in saying it was by unlucky chance. the best way to stop someone from coming into your religion is by insulting their character, we can both agree with that. less traditional, and too traditional beliefs and teachings cause things like this to happen. whether your are Christen, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, or any other religion, bad things always happen to anyone.

[@oddatsea9398]

@@AngelEmfrbl Crosspoint City has a series of sermons that greatly explain what it means to be Christian and to live like Christ. It's great for atheists as yourself because it flushes out many of the misconceptions atheists hold. I, myself, was an atheist with a similar view like yours before, but when you go to church and you realize Christianity is about forming a loving relationship with God, you start to see Him as a Father, not an evil overlord. Check out their sermons at www.crosspointcity.church/messages/series/kingdom-life/ Trust me, they're great, and I don't care if you're still an atheist afterwards, but it's great to flush these misconceptions out

[@akirathewildcard9625]

@@AngelEmfrbl dude no one feels the need to update the bible and I think there can be some good religious people and some bad it's not all a brainwashing process I'm sorry I dont mean to be rude you just came off as a bit of a jerk in the first part

[@zb1haobin]

@@AngelEmfrbl I'm an atheist too and wow. Why so rude? :( Just because you don't believe in it doesn't mean you have to belittle religious people and insult them like this.. We have freedom of religion in almost every country and even though I'm not Christian I would NEVER say something like this especially to a Christian. Let people believe what they want to believe. This world is a strange place, so who are we to decide what's real and what isn't?

[@jakesmart7051]

I know a Karen. My mum. She has joked about changing her name.

[@Scottish.roadkillrat]

Lol *S C R E M*

[@WhyWouldiKnow-]

I feel bad for people who are named “Karen” because people might judge them and they are probably nice people with a bad reputation

[@Ashenicky2009]

I would too if that was my name lol. The only time I joked around with my old coworker who's name was Karen, I just quoted means girls at her lol. I remember when I looked at her and said "Omg Karen you can't just ask people why they're white" and she was like "what? I didn't ask anyone why they are white"

[@guineathompson]

@@WhyWouldiKnow- my nail artist's name is Karen and she's a lovely lady, it's just sad that there are people who give the name a bad rep, though we joke about it whenever I get my nails done lol

[@WhyWouldiKnow-]

@@guineathompson nice she sounds nice

[@Invictus-on2ie]

The last story had an update. Copypasta: First off I want to thank everyone who sent me supportive messages and advice, I never expected my post to get so much attention. Since many of you requested an update, here we go. Turns out some of you were right, my wife was in on it. I confronted her a couple days after I posted and directly asked her if she knew that her parents planned this. She broke down and confessed everything to me. MIL had been pestering her about baptizing our son nonstop and my wife finally caved. My wife has been working from home during covid while my job requires me to go into the office. My wife and MIL started doing zoom meetings with MIL's priest to start the baptism process. They lied to the priest and told him that I was ok with baptizing our son but didn't want to be involved. The priest allowed it and they started doing online baptism classes while I was at work. My wife admitted that she planned it around our anniversary getaway and that MIL had somehow convinced the priest that her and FIL would be the only ones in attendance. My wife told me that I wasn't supposed to find out, but MIL couldn't keep her mouth shut for even one day about it. Their intention was to keep this from me permanently. I did contact the church to let them know the truth. I talked with the priest and he was surprisingly helpful. He said he would take the proper steps to make sure MIL is no longer welcome in their church and to reach out to the local parish to see what further steps need to be taken. I have yet to hear back from them on that. My wife and MIL are mad that I got her kicked out of her church, but I don't care what they think or feel anymore. These people who I love and trust had betrayed me and I felt a range emotions I didn't know existed. My wife begged for forgiveness, but the fact that she didn't come clean on her own makes me feel she would have kept this from me unless I confronted her. She's willing to do therapy, counseling, whatever it takes. I don't know if I want to put in that work, I feel like there's no coming back from this. I contacted a divorce lawyer and started discussing what a divorce would look like and if there is any way I can add provisions to a divorce agreement that would keep my inlaws from seeing my son unsupervised. He's been very helpful but I have not given him the go-ahead to actually file for divorce yet. I feel I am still too angry about the entire thing to think rationally and want to give myself time to fully grasp what a divorce will mean for me and my family. My wife and I aren't talking much. I pretty much go to work, come home to play with my son, go to bed, and repeat. I don't know what the future is going to bring, but I do know that without the support and help from people here, I don't think I would have the clarity I do now.

[@Lunch2391]

wow this is awful they could have let him in on it as far as I got it his issue isn't the baptism itself but the way they betrayed his trust and I get it and his reaction is justified

[@strudel_reviews]

@@Lunch2391 I wonder if OP divorced his wife

[@Frostfern94]

@@strudel_reviews It says he has contacted a divorce lawyer

[@Frostfern94]

Dear God, they're absolute assholes. I knew he was gonna at least try to divorce the wife and quite frankly, I agree. That is a SERIOUS breach of trust. It's horrible and the wife doesn't deserve any kind of forgiveness.

[@bradfordhatch5085]

Maybe my being an agnostic (and a childless asexual perpetual bachelor) makes me biased, but this seems to me like making mountains out of molehills. A baptism isn't like being married or something; it's a ritual with virtually zero consequences. The child is so young they won't even remember it. So I honestly cannoot what the big deal is. Or, at least, until the update when it turns out the wife was in on it - now there's a trust issue I can understand much better. But just based on the original story, I'm sorry but it hardly seems like something to get mad about let alone ruin a marriage over. But then, I haven't gone to church since the late 1980s and even when I did go to church it wasn't a big deal for me. Also never been married and never had kids, so again maybe I'm just not able to see the problem.

[@keyrel2404]

As a Christian: That first story? NO, not ah asshole. And that is NOT how it works, oh my gosh that lady needs to seriously re-read her Bible and REALLY think on/pray about her actions. We as Christians are called to love everyone, and not be judgemental (which, admittedly, is very hard at times). She completely failed in that regard and I really hope she learns from it. OP reacted appropriately I feel. And his advice to his friend was absolutely perfect, as was going with her to the church. Op is an AMAZING friend, the kind we all should strive to be.

[@ThePanMan11]

Weird how millions of christians read their bible and do come out thinking that's how it works. Almost as if the bible can be interpreted in thousands of ways, most of which harmful, and you just cherry pick the parts you like. You read the bible and come out with the love parts. Another reads the bible concluding they can now rape virgins. The bible is trash and you should stop being an apologist.

[@karazor-el6085]

@@ThePanMan11 PEOPLE are trash. The Bible is a collection of books written over a period of hundreds of years in a changing world. Reading it requires wisdom and understanding of context and social situations that are relevant only to the time period. Some people use it while having no idea of the damage they cause with it.

[@rubyyp2182]

@@ThePanMan11 you do have the point, but the bible isn’t entirely trash since it can actually help you become a better person (only if one reads it correctly though). But other than that, the bible actually kinda sucks tbh...

[@Mezquit]

A lot of my school is Christian so I asked a teacher (he’s very religious) and he was highly disgusted about her and he said stuff like as Christians God said we should love and respectful as well as not be judgemental to others or something

[@Mezquit]

@@rubyyp2182 I don’t think there is a right way to read the bible

[@ThePanMan11]

Wife: we'll pick names and both of us have veto powers. I pick Karen. Husband: veto. Wife: who said you could do that?

[@rubyyp2182]

Wife: and I took that personally

[@bingus_fan9705]

wife: he cant do that! shoot him! or.. something...

[@asolomon7402]

Meme lords in the comment section there are

[@captainrex5223]

Husband: you did Wife : no I didnt Husband : gtfo of my house and I’m keeping the baby and her name will be Lisa biotch

[@wolftron6182]

no that's not how you're meant to play the game

[@calycalyps0]

Honestly fucking props to the stepdad!! It is so unbelievable meaningful to a child for a parent to accept their mistakes and apologize plus see that the childs mistakes (especially in these situations) often don't come from a pure place of hate but mostly a place of pain. He did a great job there

[@trenton5809]

I love how Reddit had a positive impact in her life.

[@elnico5623]

Redditors being nice, this is what 2020 has come to huh?

[@static8566]

Who the baby or the step daughter?

[@trenton5809]

@@static8566 not that story

[@trenton5809]

@@elnico5623 I guess so

[@static8566]

@@trenton5809 which though

[@MariAnimates]

I know a girl named Karen. She gets bullied to hell and back whenever she gets (rightfully) upset. She's the sweetest girl ever. It's gotten to the point where she doesn't speak out as much when she's being wronged. I've began to worry about her, so I always encourage her to vent to me. She's going through it and I can't stand seeing it.

[@nhazusa9043]

Ok, but when the teenage stepdaughter told op “thanks dad” I cried

[@Jessthree]

Came here to say this. God the feels got me good.

[@t1995roger10]

Somebody put some chopped onions next to me when I heard that

[@trippysiren7966]

Same.

[@missmillerlight]

Same 😭😭😭

[@luhwazi]

I'm not crying, you're crying

[@nashidragneel4980]

Honestly, for the step-dad since she is your step daughter, I would suggest talking to your wife about parenting methods and finding an agreeing. But glad they settled on therapy

[@tcrpgfan]

I think it's because her Step-dad finally, FINALLY got through to her that he loved her as a daughter. Thus, making her realize that the one thing she really wanted all along was there, just not with who she thought she should get it from.

[@joannamyers1268]

I can see why his daughter was upset. It's not fair that someone not biologically related to her loves her more than her own father. But, I'm glad she has a stepdad like him, and I'm relieved they're getting along now.

[@annvictor9627]

Becca sounds as if she is the kind of "Christian" that gives our religion a bad name. I get so sick of being attacked online if I mention my religion even though I wouldn't do what Becca did.

[@katherineknapp6604]

I agree Ann!

[@NicoUnken]

Agreed. Honestly, anyone of any background whatsoever who says something as vile as thAT gives a bad name to the human race in general.

[@shaunalennon3144]

I grew up Mormon, how do you think I feel?

[@chronocorvus7886]

Ikr? I'll never attack anyone for their religion since every fandom/group (excuse me for that but that's the only way I can put it) has a horrible side that's usually shown in media

[@annvictor9627]

@@chronocorvus7886 You remind me of a conversation held at a science fiction convention I attended in the 1980s or 1990s. One of the series SF fans was lamenting about how the media picked only the odd (weird?)-looking ones to interview.

[@MiraTheWarlock]

In the last one OP reveals with an update that his wife was in on the baptizing all along She had intentionally made sure they'd go out for their anniversary so her mother would have time for the Baptism Her plan was for them to never tell, but her mother couldn't resist bragging to OP, and so she eventually caved and confessed

[@grimlockgreg3063]

Well that made it worse

[@fenraley1343]

That’s fucked up! And then had the audacity to tell her husband “you can’t make these decisions on your own.” 😒🤦🏻‍♀️

[@ttomkins4867]

That is far worse, not only can he no longer trust her parents, he can't trust her. Looks to be a dead marriage now, you need to be able to trust each other.

[@Luca-Nox]

@@ttomkins4867 yeah he even mentioned looking into a divorce lawyer and honestly he should this wasn’t a spur of the moment thing. It wasn’t like they were at the grandparents house one day and she caved and they got the baptism the same day. They planned this out she had several weeks or months to come clean as a vacation like that isn’t set up in a day. It is a major violation of trust and is sign that she doesn’t respect agreements they made.

[@callmeishmael2415]

Anything else added?

[@TheVirakahScale]

"WHy doesn't my real Dad love me" Made me f***ing bawl my eyes out. I admittedly have father issues, and it hurts a deep part of me to hear about kids who have neglected parents. OP there is a reason to have faith in humanity. Good on you OP.

[@tahraethestoryteller6079]

My great aunt is named Karen, and she is one of the most sweet, humble, hard working person I know and she is also a Christian and would never condone that behavior That being said, if you have negative strong feelings associated with that name, it’s best you don’t call your child that

[@thetester1158]

I'm not mad at the name. I'm mad at the stereotype

[@linkinlog8543]

I have an aunt named Karen as well who is the sweetest woman alive. She is very catholic and is a principal at a catholic school but she is the nicest person i have met!

[@JayJaytheweird]

@@ss3nm0dn4r8 Personality? I was thinking Karen is more of a lifestyle

[@tahraethestoryteller6079]

@Thibault Derese how do you even pronounce that?

[@andrewpersson1129]

I just cried so much to the story where the daughter finally calls the father, dad. Real tears ;(

[@carontorliak2760]

I could tell by your pfp

[@amberthelonelywolf4893]

@@carontorliak2760 I was thinking the same thing lol.

[@rat_king1208]

@@carontorliak2760 damnit I was gonna say that...

[@yasmine2566]

Last story: your a Great parent for not fighting in front of your kids, wish my parents did that

[@bluejay7620]

My parents fought in front of us and my mom said that she didn't like arguing in private because my after my mom and dad's first argument he thought they were getting divorced. His parents never fought in front of him. But some arguments should be had in private. But I don't really know which ones should be had in private.

[@ic1815]

I feel like “ok Karen” has longevity. It’s a good call to make that the middle name lol.

[@mibella1731]

The op said that it turns out both mothers share a middle name, so they’re using that instead :)

[@brookolson2194]

Middle name is Karenann (combo of grandmothers’ names). I graduated from college last year, so before the Karen meme hit. I only ever got flack for people not able to figure out how to pronounce it, but I get secret giggles at the idea that I’m an undercover Karen. I can sneak into their ranks and bring back much needed info for the Karen war lol.

[@kalibuskristof2174]

I love this comment

[@NT-sx2bd]

H u h

[@sirennightshade4977]

Re: the Karen name, here's my experience: my parents were initially going to name me Veronica (they chose Pamela instead). The reason why they decided against naming me Veronica is because my initials would've been V.D., and I was born in 1985, when V.D. stood for "venereal disease". 1985's VD is today's STD, for context. Eventually, though, Baywatch became a thing, so instead of getting teased with "VD", I got called "Pamela Anderson" in a mocking tone. You can't predict what ways your kids will be teased, but guaranteed that some other butthole kids will find a way. Absolutely do NOT name your kid anything that could result in bullying. Kids are already cruel enough. But keep in mind that they WILL be teased regardless of what you choose.

[@wyatts9646]

Karen wont go away for a long ass time, also karen is a grandma name shes gonna be made fun of even if karen didnt mean entitled.

[@solomonbardalez4285]

This was exactly what I was thinking

[@randomrandom450]

Memes go away and change. Just think of the "Chad" meme, 10 years ago they were simply called douchebags. In 10 years, Karen will just be another name, another meme, but I guess she could still be bullied a bit as a young kid.

[@Excalibur-Sonic]

But that means the kid can still be bullied for at least 10years due to that name.

[@alexismyers6053]

Lol I know a grandma named Karen who is also a know-it-all, entitled brat.

[@hanneskarlbom6644]

@@randomrandom450 Chad doesn't mean douchebag, that's a brad.

[@KaliTheMuu]

The results of that first post are so wholesome to me. I genuinely hope that the grieving mother recovers over time, and that the OP will stay by her side throughout the whole process

[@kartoffelwillipeter3067]

"I possibly could've handled the situation better." Yeah, she could've punched her in the face at least.

[@joshuapoe3867]

I love the stories of the step-parents trying their hardest, and I love it when they are accepted. One of my favorite images is the article about "Bride's father pauses wedding to have step-father walk down the aisle too"

[@grumpyoldman3458]

Grumpette says if she ever gets married she wants me (step Dad) on one side and her bio-Dad on the other.

[@dracko158]

Becca: ""I wasn't trying to be hurtful!" Also Becca: *Being hurtful*

[@Satan_riding_a_unicorn]

The stepfather is so caring and awesome for getting his stepdaughter into therapy.

[@matthewfranks2198]

Indeed. Also, why wasn’t the wife doing anything?!?

[@honigbienenblob]

Update for the second story (about naming their daughter Karen): As I remember, OP and her wife found out that their mother's share the same middle names (I think Elizabeth, but idk) and decided to name their daughter that

[@DrEtzor]

"You can't decide what grandparents are allowed to do" The wife cares more about her mother being allowed to do whatever she wants than her own child and husband, what the hell.

[@dinkledankle]

It's so infuriating when the grandparents think they _are_ the parents and the *real* parents don't matter/can't raise their own children. They already had their chance to raise a child, and it seems like they did a shit job of it if their daughter thinks it is ok to collude behind her husband's back without a care or second thought.

[@foxygirl86]

The wife wasn’t upset because she was in on it. You can’t just get random kids baptized in the Catholic Church on a day notice. She should have been honest with her husband and he needs to decide if it’s a big enough problem to blow up his family over. Considering he really didn’t care about the religion of his kid and it seems to have mattered a lot to her family and more to her. It’s not like the grandma took the kid to a drug house, drove drunk with the kid, or put his life in danger. And if he gets divorced there will be no way to control grandma’s impact because it won’t be 100% his time.

[@DrEtzor]

@@foxygirl86 Yeah sadly at that point it's too late to back out of it, you kind of have to deal with what you have brought upon yourself after sticking it to the crazy.

[@TheSaxAppeal]

Also like....i'm DAD. Of course i can decide what grandparents do and what type of relationship they have with MY kid.

[@missellie1]

I literally got goosebumps at the "thanks dad" comment. So sweet.

[@mikerivera373]

As a lifelong Christian, I can tell you that Becca is straight up theologically wrong. The entire book of Job sees a man who has done nothing wrong lose everything he values, including his family. And in the New Testament, the disciples ask Jesus if a blind man was born blind because of his own sin or the sin of his parents, and a Jesus says that it’s neither

[@shadxw4831]

The story in the title in a nutshell: "AITA from saving my child from a lifetime of bullying?"

[@petralehto3825]

I'm so happy for the stepdad that their relationship with him and his stepdaughter has started to improve. The positive impact that all nice, supporting and helping comments have on peoples lives are a good example of internet at its best! 😊👍 ❤️❤️❤️

[@songohan3321]

Naming your child Karen now, especially after a state passing a literal Karen act, should be considered abuse.

[@wannabehistorian371]

Wait what

[@KiraMermaid]

@@wannabehistorian371 Technically Caren Act. Passed in California that makes it illegal to call 911 on the bias of race (calling 911 because there's a black man jogging in the public park)

[@alwayslovezexion]

At my job, Karen is ironically the manager.

[@crystaljones2953]

Imagine a karen walking in a demanding the manager only for karen to walk out and with the most sadistic voice and smile say " hello I'm karen how can I help you today".

[@lonelyronin2428]

Oh dear God, the power she has. I'm staying away.

[@thetester1158]

Karen v karen

[@alwayslovezexion]

@Dumpster Fire Surprisingly yes. She's nothing like a stereotypical Karen.

[@victory7213]

Fight fire with fire... I'm gonna need see the manager, I am the manager and with that attitude I'm gonna need to speak with your mother

[@alyp202]

I cried at the stepdad story. What an amazing Dad 😭🥰😭

[@НастяСлесарева-к3о]

8:33 Honestly, all of us who grew up without a father figure in our lives for different reasons or have a toxic/abusive/bad relationship with them is probably as sad/mad as I am. She has no idea how insanely lucky she is for technically a "stranger" trying to give her all of the support that a child should get from their dad. Most step-fathers set distance boundaries, SOME REAL FATHERS set distance boundaries and he is trying so hard even with her spoiled attitude. I would cry to see my father at any event that is important for me. At my graduation ceremony, while parents were taking proud pictures of their kids my father said that I wasted his time and that he is disappointed in me and he ignored me even more until I and mom left and that's not even a quarter as bad as what we have gone through previously. Imagine going out shopping with your dad? Imagine not having to fix something yourself cus you got a dad to do it? Imagine not having daddy issues because you grew up with the love and support from mom and dad? Imagine knowing how a guy suppose to treat you right because your father set an example for you? And let's not forget about guys who grew up without a father. Them having to learn by themselves how to pick your first car, how to fix this and that, missing on a piece of guy advice on how to charm a girl, to hear your dad say "I am proud of you son", to go out play sports with your dad, to watch a sports game with your dad both yelling on top of the lungs. All of us now have trust issues because a figure that we expected to help us grow cut us deeply. And how many more times, us growing up, will regret not having a loving father even in our adult lives.

[@ali13w]

I am from a similar situation as you, but I can see where she comes from. I think a lot of us deal with it a bit differently. Even though my father's a dick, and I want to hate him and be done with him so much, I'm also desperate for him to love me, and spend tine with me. I can see where you come from, but you gotta remember, from her POV it's probably different. She most likely knows he's a douche, but she's scared that if she accepts it and embraces OP as her father figure, then her bio dad will just leave, or worse, she might be scared that as soon as she embraces OP as a dad, he'll leave her too. It's irrational, but scary. She might be acting like that because deep down, she thinks if she chases him off, she won't get hurt again. It's her walls. I might be wrong, but I think there are no A$$holes in the story except Bio Father who messed up his kid. I also agree with you, that she is lucky, and has no idea how lucky she is, but try to put yourself in her shoes. I really mean no disrespect, I just... Idk. I kinda feel bad for her.

[@mariakhan7986]

Yh I act the same but only cause my sd is an ass who'd probably describe himself the same as op so I'm sus about it cause it's from his side and I'd like to hear all sides before concluding that either is in the wrong.

[@Arob4343]

Wife: you have veto power Also wife: I’m mad that you’re using your veto power Of course you are....you’re the daughter of a Karen

[@gmenos6252]

Lol good one

[@firerunner5482]

I know a person named Karen but they are completely the opposite of the memes she is the person who gets the (bad Karen ) arrested

[@Arob4343]

@@firerunner5482 I work retail, with a girl named Karen. The irony is great

[@Scottish.roadkillrat]

Lol *S C R E M*

[@justasentientmclarenp1879]

"Am i the asshole for refusing to name my baby karen?" No end of story

[@fetus.bandit]

in my house, the “your not my real dad!” is like the highest insult ever. that could be because my *actual* dad is dead, but idk.

[@thomasjones6216]

1. Becca leaves - no friendship, no contact, that's just vicious, religion is something personal not something to force on another - OP is NAH IMHO, 0 AH's 2. I kinda think there's a bit of everyone sucks here, but like RSLASH says Memes come and go... 3. NAH; nice ending though 4. NTH, baptism is one thing and theoretically harmless, but what happens next? It's not for Grandparents to force their way of life onto a grandkids - its a mess Feel free to argue against me in replies but let's keep it polite

[@Nerobyrne]

I'm not really certain what I believe these days, but I was a VERY devout Christian for a long time. I prayed at least once a day, took inspiration about my personal life from the bible, etc. However, I recall everyone I knew back then condemning people like Becca. Most Christians view these people similar to those who try to convert the mentally infirm. It's supposed to be YOUR choice, and actions like this are disgusting. It's not really YOUR choice if you're manipulated or bullied into it.

[@thomasjones6216]

@@Nerobyrne Agreed! Too many people are hellbent on interfering - if being Christian is about saving souls by conversion, surely showing them compassion is more likely to work rather than judgement- my personal opinion I'd be kind in this life and let Higher powers (if there are any) settle the judgement bit, I'm fairly sure that there's a quote about that Stay safe Nerobyrne whoever you may be IRL

[@101Crock]

Why NAH for number 4? The grandparents and wife are clearly in the wrong there.

[@ULTR4_DEV]

OP sus

[@Billiam_desk]

I'm very familiar with the fourth one my grandma is practically the same and wont listen to my parents about there son and my little brother

[@annaedwards1363]

I really feel for Anna. I know what it’s like to feel like a step parent may be tearing your family apart. It’s hard to see someone unfamiliar walk into your life and just assume authority. Plus her age doesn’t help (teenage angst and whatnot). I’m so glad it worked out for them though. He sounds like a good dad and that he’s trying his best

[@FritzMonorail]

When the girl said "why doesn't my dad love me" It all made sense to me. I had a feeling that's what it all boiled down to through the whole story. I figured her rejection of her stepfather at least partially stemmed from struggling to cope with the abandonment of her bio father. As if acknowledging her stepfather would be like admitting that her bio father just doesn't care about her and that would be devastating.

[@kevinrieke4901]

Dont forget about the name “john doe”. People who really are named that really have struggles, even at airports

[@rubyyp2182]

Ikr I feel so bad for all the “John Doe” and “Karen” s out there who didn’t even deserve any of the misfortunes in the first place

[@esquilax5563]

Or people with the name null, which many websites won't accept (including for important things like buying plane tickets, applying for government services, etc)

[@rubyyp2182]

Wow.. even null.. what has this world become of?

[@pikgears]

@@rubyyp2182 the name Null causes problems due to computers being confused by the name, not because any human doesn't accept the name.

[@rubyyp2182]

@@pikgears nice pfp

[@Marshall_D4132]

Petition for rslash to make a amithebutthole playlist like his entitled parents one and his malicious compliance one

[@reese3913]

he does have one lol

[@hiddenmoth4555]

Seeing the effect B’s words had on A was heartbreaking. OP’s reaction wasn’t over the top at all.

[@internetduck1520]

"She thinks our son needs to be baptised or he'll burn in hell." Do these people ever think about what they're worshipping? Why would you worship something that sends a child to hell because their parents didn't dunk them in some water?

[@RandysRides]

lmao. Are you actually asking people that have an invisible friend to understand logic ??

[@internetduck1520]

@@itsrainingrhinkona why would I respect a belief that says I deserve to burn in hell just because I like other men?

[@itsrainingrhinkona]

@@internetduck1520 Where does it say that because you need to separate religion from the horrible believers. I myself am Christian I don't go around saying you're going to burn a hell for not believing in Jesus because that's not what God Said. so if you would stop believing in the holier than thou people who claim to know everything about Jesus you might actually see what the religion is for itself. And also on Christian and yet you don't see me going around calling people who believe in Buddha stupid people or anything for not believing in my God. I learned how to respect other people's religion whether I agree with it or not you don't have to like it you don't have to agree with it but you respect it and you respect the people who follow it too.

[@itsrainingrhinkona]

@MCFan4924 Restarted why?

[@internetduck1520]

@@itsrainingrhinkona That's literally the religion... that's what the bible says. Most Christians don't read it. If they did, they wouldn't be Christians. I am not going to respect the horrible things the bible says. You try again lol

[@goatplaysguitar]

That story with the stepfather and teenage girl is actually really wholesome. I’m glad that they’re able to actually become more like a father and daughter.

[@enderteimant]

I just imagine the baby growing the Karen haircut and having glowing red eyes while saying: THIS BODY DOESN'T SUIT MY MORTAL FORM, I WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO THE MAMA-GER

[@queenofrainbowzebras9775]

Sorry but like, if I was the father, I wouldn't want to name MY child something I don't want to name them. It should be a collective decision with both people agreeing.

[@HackiePuffs]

Maybe something like Karina would be a good compromise?? I don’t know just a thought. I like that name though.

[@songbird-wj4yj]

There was actually an update: Both parents eventually agreed Karen wasn’t the best name. They found out both of their mothers have the same middle name, so they will be using that as the baby’s first name instead!

[@wannabehistorian371]

@@songbird-wj4yj Wow, lucky!

[@tidepodpadthai2633]

I agree honestly. I don't get why people think husbands have no say in anything. In my opinion if one person says no than it's a no.

[@rynne1104]

the step dad story is so wholesome and now thts wat i call parenting, hvng the parent boundary while still allowing ur kids to see u as a fren wen necessary. actually hvng a relationship with them, a healthy one

[@madambutterfly1997]

I know people who allow God into their lives and still lost people close to them so Allowing God into your life doesn't change the fact that tomorrow is not promised to anyone

[@alexgreen1913]

I agree. I wish people would get that out their minds just be a person believes in God doesn't mean they're lives will get better. Sometimes it dies worse believe it or not and some it gets and sometimes it's just slightly better.

[@ihateyouall4641]

People use the term “ allowing god into your life “ like they can actually stop him/her from entering 😂😂😂 i m just saying if there is someone up there then you should be just a decent human being n you will welcomed by him . But if you are like her n cry god whole day i m pretty sure you are not even gonna get descent place in hell.

[@ninahigh2027]

For all that we know God allowed them to die to spare them from an even greater pain

[@madambutterfly1997]

@@ninahigh2027 like this election🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@HighPhoenix1754]

Allowing God in your life doesn't stop the bad times from happening. It's meant to provide a rock for you to hold onto, both during the good times and bad times. Helps keep one stable, which often enables an individual to be able to see good opportunities and things in the bad times that one would normally not be able to while without said rock. There are a load of other benefits, but that one is the most apparent.

[@songohan3321]

Story 1, I just going to say Friend B is definitely the devil in sheep's clothing.

[@hannahpickles4825]

The step dad/step daughter story made my eyes well up. It's so nice to hear a happy ending.

[@rSlash]

Would you name your daughter Karen?

[@averywittenauer4864]

Hii

[@jr-gg6gn]

Nope

[@Meems]

NOPE

[@jakeagurerpower7126]

Only if the mom is a Karen

[@LittleSailorBunny]

Hell no!

[@samuelrussell7003]

The one meme that will never ever die is the Karen meme thats going to be around for eternity and anyone who gets named karen is going to be in for a life of being bullied i know first hand my mums name is Karen and its a running joke in my family whenever she gets pissed off 😂

[@beanlets]

Evidence?

[@samuelrussell7003]

@@beanlets evidence of what 🤡

[@fluffybuttproductions5532]

I had a kid in my school named karen and anytime someone would pick on her for it she would get mad, every time she got mad someone offered to get the manager. She ended up switching schools.

[@skul-e9130]

If she's old enough to have a boyfriend out of state she's old enough to have a job

[@BurroughsProductions]

Yea but he didn't have to be a dick

[@skul-e9130]

@@BurroughsProductions True, he should have manned up in the situation in the first place but I can genuinely understand his frustration and outburst. Doesn't mean it's excusable at all, but he clearly cares for his daughter a lot. I'm glad in the end they were able to both mature up and take action in this case to see progress :)

[@undrhil]

Hmmmm.... its 2020. 14 year olds have "boyfriends" over the internet.

[@nightigal]

@@undrhil well maybe the boy friend's family moved. This is an old post pre lock down post

[@BurroughsProductions]

@Chris George that's the dumbest shit. There are plenty of good step parent relationships.

[@commonsenseisnt779]

"So as a person who literally makes a living making fun of entitled Karens, I have to advise against naming your kid Karen." This was just too perfect! Best line of the week so far... And it's only Thursday! LOLOLOLOL

[@MariaReyes-fw9ol]

I have a friend in high school named Karen and she is the sweetest, most kind and smartest friend I've ever known. Other students do joke about her name time to time and she doesn't get mad.

[@joeygrubaugh4610]

If I remember correctly there was an update on the last one where the guy finds out that his wife knew her parents were gonna baptize the son. And they all hid it from OP because they knew he wouldn’t like it and were planning on hiding it permanently from him. He talked to the priest at the church and the priest told him he as going to make sure MIL was banned from the church. He also filed for divorce.

[@BastardBean]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5SQc4ufmNugask ... heres the update , robot voice tho

[@ihateyouall4641]

@Chris George he can get supervised custody of his child in presence of grandparents since they are not the parents but I think it goes both ways. His own parents won’t be able to see him unsupervised. N it is against lying not just water since not baptizing the child was wife’s idea from the start.

[@zzRouxfop]

6:23 my middle school principal's name is karen, but her heart isn't one. we all LOVED her spirit.

[@r1ssas]

the stepdad/stepdaughter one kind of got me, because as a teenage girl I know how we can act. but I think that the apology was a good move. not necessarily because either of them was in the wrong, but because the stepdaughter didn't need someone to yell at her. she needed a parental figure to express care and love and they needed to communicate, so good job to that guy.

[@awkwardfangirl7682]

I finish up my office work and turn on KZbin everyday like clockwork waiting for you to drop viedo. This is my after work relaxation with coffee, all through this lockdown.

[@MsNoPixel]

*Warning, this is a LONG emotional comment* The _”thanks dad”_ from OPs step daughter made me smile wide & even shed a tear. My step dad raised me, my bio dad is a piece of shit, me & my step dad had a wonderful relationship & in my eyes he 100% was my real dad, however that little comment did so much for me because it warmed my heart that she finally is realizing who her real dad truly is, just because you aren’t blood doesn’t mean you aren’t family & just because you are blood doesn’t mean you are family, family are those closest to you, the ones that love you & are by your side through all the nonsense, I’m glad OPs daughter is starting to realize her step dad is indeed her real dad, I know she probably had the mentality of he was replacing her bio dad & that’s probably why she acted the way she did but in all honesty he should replace her bio dad because he sounds like a lowlife douchebag. That _”thanks dad”_ probably also got to me the way it did because I lost my step dad (who I considered my only real dad) back in 2014, 2wks before Christmas, he was my world & I miss him so much. I hope OP & his step daughters relationship continue to blossom & they both realize how much of a beautiful relationship they can have together because having a bio dad who loves you is one thing but having someone who’s not your bio dad take the time to be your father, love you & care for you even tho they technically don’t have to is an incredible thing. I leave you with a quote me & my dad always used to go by... _”anyone can be a father, it takes someone special to be a dad”_ we interpreted that as, anyone can get someone pregnant & become a bio father but it takes someone special to take on the role of a dad & everything that comes with it for a child that is technically not even theirs/their responsibility. Love you dad 💔❤️ James C. Runner 08/02/1953-12/07/2014

[@wannabehistorian371]

Dawww.

[@j.munday7913]

Rest in Peace Mr. Runner. I too smiled at that story and your post. My step-dad became my official real dad when he adopted me... but he was always my real dad before then.

[@Kelaiah01]

"Becca" in the first story is an absolute monster. I'm a Christian, and the bible tells us that when our friends are grieving, we're to "enter their grief with them." In other words, to be totally sympathetic and/or empathetic. What "Becca" did was contrary to what her alleged beliefs were, and just plain cruel and WRONG. I'm so glad OP's friend is doing much better, and that she got so much reassurance, and that some of it came from actual Christians. It's people like "Becca" who make the rest of us look bad. Also, I happen to know a woman named Karen. She's one of my coworkers, and isn't at like the "Karens" we make fun of. She can get upset sometimes over certain things, yes, but that can be applied to ALL of us. Overall, she's a pleasant and nice person, and is easy to work with. She has been teased a few times by the other coworkers about her name ("Way to be a Karen, Karen!"), but she's always just laughs about it. It doesn't happen often, and there's always some general teasing going on, so my coworker seems to be handling her name alright. Awww, I'm glad too that the stepfather and stepdaughter are making progress. I hope that progress continues, and that the stepdaughter ends up realizing she shouldn't bother trying to get her deadbeat bio-dad to love her. Sounds like she's better off without him. The mother-in-law in the last story is a piece of work, and I'm with OP. Go ahead and die on that hill, dude, your son's safety and well-being are worth it. I hope the wife comes to her senses and realizes what her mother did was wrong on SO many levels. EDIT: I just saw an update on the story in the comments - THE WIFE HELPED PLAN IT?! Yes, OP, go ahead and leave this woman. To do something like this behind your back? No. Yuck. Take your son and never look back. And I'm glad the grandparents are being ostracized by their church, they deserve it.

[@chaoticgoodgh0st286]

The stepdad did a great job apologizing to his stepdaughter and comforting her and talking things through. I think it's great to read about someone who wants to be a kind and respectful stepparent instead of the stereotypical 'evil' stepmom/stepdad

[@thomasyates6184]

Rslash: memes come and go Rick Ashley: “That’s a dislike”

[@firecrackerjack68]

Rick Astley

[@Weirdo_Studios206]

Ah yes Rick Ashley

[@MyTurtleApril]

It's Astley not Ashley

[@lukaspirat]

Ah yes Rick Ashley my favourite Pokemon trainer

[@sweetrain50]

Ok, the story of the dad and his teenage stepdaughter made me cry. I've been listening to these videos nonstop for over a week now and that is the first story that affected my emotions that way.

[@Nerobyrne]

"Your husband and son died because you didn't allow God into your life!" Me, having read the book of Job: "Oh really..." I've looked at quite a few religions, and I can tell you one thing for sure: If there is actually some truth to this whole "god" thing, then whatever deities might exist don't punish non-believers for not believing. Hindus, Christians, Taoists, Asatru, none of them have some unexplainable statistically higher rate of positive or negative incidence rate of death. Which is what we'd expect if your faith influenced such things.

[@alexismyers6053]

I always felt that if God is real and a father to all creation, then why would He punish people for things like who the love or how they identify themselves. The way I see it, only God can creat and Satan can only destroy. So someone who is homosexual or gender nonconforming, is that way because that's how GOD wants them to be and people who use God as an excuse to be hateful bigots are the real liaisons of Satan. Of course, people who commit awful crimes must be punished, but I feel like that is a different story. Either way, the people who think they do right by God when they really aren't will be in for a HUGE surprise when they find their souls arguing over whether or not they belong in heaven.

[@kalibuskristof2174]

@@alexismyers6053 eh what's app the hate with Satan? I mean ever stop and think maybe he doesn't want to be the bad guy? I get drinks with him all the time in limbo, big softy really

[@alexismyers6053]

@@kalibuskristof2174 lol sounds like a relationship your dad wouldn't really approve of

[@itsnicole11]

@@kalibuskristof2174 I was really confused until I read your username 😂 it’s pretty cool that you hang out with Satan though

[@JustToast936]

I hated the book of Job so much. His life got wrecked by what boils down to a friggin bet, but it's all ok because he got twice as much back!!!

[@pencil8867]

“Becca” was very insensitive and would have started throwing hands.

[@nataliesalinas3163]

Oof that one story hit me hard. My dad has been gone for years, since I was four and his family used to talk to me but when I turned 12 they all just stopped talking to me. I hated him and his family for years and one day when I moved to my mom's old town where my father used to reside i went into a Walmart with my family and on our way out I made eye contact with my father he was there in front of me just a few feet away. He looked at me and just turned and walked away out the store. I was devasted I know I hated him but I guess I was still holding onto some kind of hope that maybe he wanted to my father. I broke down right there in the store and my mom and brothers started yelling at him and yelling him how much of a piece of shit he was. I got home and told my mom exactly that: "why doesn't my dad want me?" I cried in my mom's arms for the rest of the night. He texted me after I graduated and I didn't really say anything to him except why he didn't say anything to me at the Walmart. His excuse? "Your mom was yelling at me so I didn't want to get involved" safe to say I don't talk to him now

[@redditcookie3526]

My girlfriend dumped me, so I stole her wheelchair Guess who came crawling back

[@jakubpuchalski2583]

Lmao

[@devannared7757]

my boyfriend just dumped me, so i stole his dad guess who get all the inheritance...

[@zanediezeljuan8999]

Steal her legs too then sell the legs *BOOM* *PROFIT*

[@PrestonDion]

this is soooooo fucked up lmao. I love it!

[@t.abellard6280]

NTA - It's only fair :P

[@stickshiftsteph9968]

I work at a grocery store and my boomer coworkers literally know what a Karen is

[@mingmerci6103]

How can people dislike this video? It's the most heart warming episode, I'm not going to lie I almost cried.

[@jeffreyaguilar8028]

Considering the Bible says love everyone even your enemies I can tell you what she said was wrong and completely vile.

[@rorbot_SMF]

That one where the wife's mother baptized the kid w/o permission is all kinds of disrespectful, and the mother is no better for not correcting the situation with her mother, as well as not backing her husband's play. The father has every right to be pissed the hell off! 😡

[@Dr_Kyutoko]

Lapsed Catholic here... baptising a child that is NOT yours is a huge no-no... not as big as most Catholic priests tend to do **cough** but still something that should NEVER be done without explicit parental consent >.>

[@minamotokaruko5574]

Baptising someone else's kid is quite literally a knife away from a demonic ritual held by lunatics.

[@Dr_Kyutoko]

@@minamotokaruko5574 Isn't everything a knife away from a demonic ritual held by lunatics though? XD

[@rivenoak]

at least the child ist asked later to confirm the bond at the time for their first communion. if they back out of it and refuse, it is ok.

[@Dr_Kyutoko]

@@rivenoak They can actually back out all the way up to [and in my case after] Confirmation

[@jeremytheimer7443]

In the first story I thought OP was going to kick out the person who had two people die, that would be the reason for OP being the AH

[@alvarodebarrio7718]

Why You thought that?

[@yee861007]

Same

[@jeremytheimer7443]

@@alvarodebarrio7718 because of the way they started the story. If the the person who had two people die said something stupid and got kicked out then it would be something questionable to do.

[@tenser6437]

There's a Karen at my school, and needless to say she doesn't get bullied at all.

[@NT-sx2bd]

GOOD!

[@sierrabranch6338]

ngl middle school me would have have bullied her

[@VelocityRaptor87]

There is a reason people are why they are if she gets bullied she might come out much worse than just a karen. Also people change she might not stay a karen.

[@killmongerbest4412]

As someone who has the same name as a popular video game character, having a name that is used in the media is a living hell

[@RachelAlmarane]

6:10 Yes, memes live and die quickly. But "Kevin" is a name used as an insult for stupid people in my country since at least ten years ago. "Quickly" is relative.

[@Shauryabhailover]

Also, the Rick roll

[@Martina-Kosicanka]

Is Germany your country? I speak German as a third language and I remember Phil Laude making funny Stop Kevin shaming video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqqln2VsaduLkJY&ab_channel=PhilLaude

[@RachelAlmarane]

@@Martina-Kosicanka No, sorry, I don't speak german :/

[@firepelt3180]

Me: Tf did my name do to upset people?

[@robmachado66]

These videos make my day!

[@griffin_silbert]

Same, every day at 9:00 I open my phone to just immerse myself in these great calming videos.

[@daid1207]

same

[@Blawgarium]

Same

[@ihateyouall4641]

And increases my BP

[@lilithmarleen]

That stepdaughter story made me teary. Such a wonderful stepdad!!

[@ColonialEagle5455]

Welcome to rslash, where Karen’s get humiliated

[@PinkMarshmallows]

For the last one, there was an update. His MIL and *WIFE* went behind his back to do this and I think he'll be divorcing his wife. He went to the priest and the priest was horrified about what happened and is helping OP deal with this. Edit: here is the update post. www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/j9qr0l/update_aita_for_telling_my_wife_her_parents_are/

[@yanibooker5112]

As a person who has a father that doesn’t show emotion and is very blunt but always reassuring when it comes to his love for me, it’s sad to see people who’s father doesn’t love them....but its even sadder when you see someone who is willing to but being pushed away 🥰

[@ethanrichardson2672]

I find it hilarious that the guy's name is "u/nolongeradoormat"

[@maplebarf]

I knew a Karen right when it's started becoming a thing, she was chill tho so no one bothered her. Should be fine as long as there not a pos.

[@shadowdash5839]

I really hate it when some people don’t always take the right side & foolishly believe the wrong person.

[@joshuapoe3867]

Fun Fact: I successfully learned how to play chess after being inspired too by High School DxD. The Slayer watches ecchi anime and is proud of it. Besides, DxD has an amazing story and makes interesting characters that show emotions and are unique from one another.

[@ihateyouall4641]

Fun fact: I learned chess because my brother won’t stop nagging me when i was a child n he wanted someone to play with. He is married n we still play chess while in lockdown.

[@zephyrandrade6019]

Oh god, the part where she says “why doesn’t my real dad love me” I started crying I felt that, I’ve only cried this hard once.

[@tcrpgfan]

Reminds me of that one scene in Fresh Prince. 'THE HELL WITH HIM!'

[@jiogcyihsugyiocjfdoivhphvw6821]

ya maybe the step can ask her for an adoption, so he can be her real dad since he does love her