The store known for selling costumes and spooky fall décor at temporary pop-up locations across the United States is making bullish moves in a. “Here’s How Karen Became The Name All Over The Internet.” Dictionary.Com. Spirit Halloween is once again open for business. “People Slam ‘Karen’ Halloween Costume.” Mail Online, 6 Oct. “How the Name ‘Karen’ Became a Stand-In for White Entitlement.” Snopes.Com. “What Exactly Is a ‘Karen’ and Where Did the Meme Come From?” BBC News, 30 July 2020. The latter company declined to comment, and Spirit Halloween hasn’t responded to our request. We reached out to Spirit Halloween and Amazon for its response to those feelings. Meanwhile, some social media users criticized the products for making light of America’s racial and class tensions. “There were few visible nods to the many crises that have gripped the country this year, aside from a row of obligatory hazmat suits and a “Karen” costume - complete with a blond wig, binoculars, fake hundred dollar bills, and a T-shirt that read “CAN I SPEAK TO THE MANAGER?”Īt the time of this writing, Amazon also sold similar wigs - one of which the site described as “The Karen comes styled right out of the bag!” - and T-shirts for “Karen” Halloween costumes.Ĭonsidering that evidence, as well as the proof outlined above, we rate this claim “True.” 12, 2020, story about the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on Spirit Halloween’s business. New York Times writer Ezra Marcus even highlighted the items in an Oct.
About one year earlier, Spirit Halloween used its official Facebook page to promote similar products, writing in a caption: “2020: The Year of the #Karen! #SpiritHalloween.” The 2021 Halloween season wasn’t the first the retailer attempted to capitalize on the “Karen” meme. Nonetheless, considering that evidence on the retailer’s website - proof that it sold “Karen” wigs to Halloween shoppers when supplies allowed - we found no reason to doubt the authenticity of the item pictured in this report’s feature image.Īdditionally, the retailer sold a “ Can I Speak To the Manager Karen T Shirt” for $14.99, as well as “ Karen” buttons for $4.99, according to its website. However, if you’re not 100 happy with what you purchased, returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt provided they are unworn, with original accessories and packaging, and in new, resalable condition.
6, Spirit Halloween’s online catalog listed the item as “sold out.” Shop with a Spirit Halloween discount code for your couple costumes and dress in matching pirate, astronauts, or skeleton costumes. “This short and stylish cut is the perfect hairstyle to show everyone you ain’t the one to mess with.”Īs of this writing on Oct. “Everyone will know you’re looking to speak to the manager when you complete your Karen outfit with this hilarious Karen wig,” read the product’s description.