Craft store Karen accosts fellow customer and accuses them of being an employee of the store: 'She accused me of just not wanting to help her'

Brad Dickson • Managing Editor

Aug 21, 2024 1:00 PM EDT

What is it about arts and crafts stores that attract the most feral and angry human beings? It's the type of hobby that's supposed to be chill and relaxing… like isn't that the entire point? Why else would you spend your free time knitting scarves and crocheting hats? It's not as if the hobby gives the thrill of high-octane adrenaline-fueled excitement—although, when you think of it, adrenaline sports and hobbies usually are populated by the most chilled people, so maybe there's something to that..?

Seriously, there are so many stories of employees and even other customers at these shops being accosted by angry customers who are determined to have things their way and have attitudes that do not gel with the zen vibes of crafting.

This customer was shopping at the local fabric store, looking for some bony Halloween decorations—and dressed the part. They were minding their own business when they were inexplicably accosted by an enraged Karen who accused them of being an employee of the store who should be offering to help her and not just standing by idly—heaven forbid them minding their own business even if they were actually an employee. The Karen eventually went out and found a manager to help wrangle the pesky, indolent employee. Prompting a reaction from the manager she didn't expect.