Like this is where Karen energy is needed. You need to be on that “can I speak to your manager” shit. Act like you’ve been double charged for your salad and need a refund.
Facts. When my dog had a UTI, we couldn’t get the vet to write a script over the phone. So I went to the office with full Karen energy asking for 5 minutes to talk to the vet. 20 minutes later I left with the script.
It was being the worst version of myself and I felt bad, but I got what I needed.
Called the State Legislature in NC when the mask ban was under consideration. Told them we were on our was to Asheville/Biltmore and just turned our car right round. (Absolutely true). Asked if we were going to have to leave wheelchairs at the border next. Mama was MAD. 😡
Ignoring the weird temperance arc they’re on now, MADD literally got federal laws AND public perceptions around drunk driving changed in a matter of a few years back in the 80s through persistence and bullying
Never underestimate the power of weaponized bureaucracy and Big Karen Energy. The far right hasn’t.
I used to do victim’s advocacy in the ER and channeling my mother’s midwestern passive aggression worked wonders with hospital staff, cops, and COs.