Denver Karen Throws Kid’s Skateboard Into River
A Denver Karen is going viral online after being shown on video throwing a tantrum and throwing a kid’s skateboard into a river! Thankfully, it was all caught on video.
Just when you think you’ve seen the last of the “Karens,” they always seem to come back. I feel like it’s been a while since one of these has gone viral (and that’s a good thing). Unfortunately, it happened again. This time, it happened at a park in Denver, Colorado. Learn what happened and see the viral video below.
Video Shows Denver Karen Throwing Kid’s Skateboard Into River
First, we should address what a “Karen” is. It would be ignorant to pretend that we all know and are familiar. So, real quick, a “Karen” is a woman who throws a tantrum in public over nothing. BBC describes a “Karen” as, “a specific type of middle-class white woman who exhibits behaviors that stem from privilege.” You know the type. Someone who will demand to see the manager prematurely over a little incident.
According to Westword, this incident happened when an angry woman confronted children skateboarding at Confluence Park in Denver, Colorado. Video from the scene shows her chasing, grabbing, and even shoving the young boys. Westword says that prior to the video being recorded, the woman threw an 11-year-old boy’s skateboard into the South Platte River.
Westword reports that the dispute started when the woman asked the boys to stop skating because it was upsetting her. However, there are no posted signs that ban skateboarding in the area which can usually be seen in places where skateboarding or skating is not allowed. Westword’s report says that the woman grabbed the 11-year-old’s skateboard after she felt like a different skater got too close to her and then threw it into the river. The boy wasn’t even involved in the incident, his board just happened to be lying on the ground close by, per Westword.
No charges were filed here, but police did respond to the scene. However, the video won’t be going anywhere. She looks out of her mind as she chases the kids around in the viral video. You can watch the video about this Denver Karen shared by @alisbelly on Instagram for yourself below.