No doubt, this is the craziest thing you’ll see today. A viral video featuring a 20-year-old woman, named Jasmine, in an intense altercation has sent the internet into a frenzy. The footage shows her unleashing a torrent of verbal abuse at an older woman who was filming her, following an incident where Jasmine nearly ran over the woman’s dog while exiting her driveway. Her outburst becomes increasingly unhinged, screaming profanities and repeatedly calling the woman a “Karen,” all while threatening her not to come onto her property. Oh, the irony.
As you’ll see, the older woman maintains an air of calm, even as Jasmine’s outbursts grow more erratic and profane. At one point, the woman questions whether Jasmine is on medication, an inquiry that seems reasonable given the extreme nature of the young woman’s behavior. Jasmine continues to shout phrases like “Walk away!” and “You’re gonna get it!” even after her mother appears, pleading with her to calm down and come inside. Disturbingly, she also claims to be armed and warns the lady not to come on her property.
Later in the video, in a moment of apparent resignation, the mother eventually closes the door, leaving Jasmine outside to deal with the consequences of her actions.
Redditors were quick to ridicule Jasmine’s meltdown, with many pointing out the absurdity of her threats and behavior. Comments likened her outburst to that of a “rabid screeching raccoon,” while others noted the tragic comedy of her mom’s failed attempts to intervene. Some users suggested that Jasmine’s mother seemed afraid of her daughter, as her efforts to de-escalate the situation only led to more aggression. As you might imagine, the video has sparked a debate about the appropriateness of someone as volatile as Jasmine owning a firearm, considering her wild threats.
The response from viewers has been suitably merciless, with some drawing comparisons between Jasmine’s behavior and the “Karen” stereotype she accused the other woman of embodying. Some have pointed out the irony of Jasmine repeatedly yelling “Get out of my face!” while simultaneously moving closer to the woman filming her. As the video continues to circulate, the general consensus online seems to be that Jasmine’s meltdown is one she’ll have a hard time living down. The internet is forever, after all.
Interestingly, the thread OP later clarifies in a response what occurred to trigger the situation:
“This child ran a stop sign, almost ran over the lady filming and their dog, and then started the verbally abuse, and even the threats of being armed. She even admitted to it at 4:20 and police say they can’t do anything. This happened in Los Angeles.“
It’s clear Jasmine’s aggressive posturing is a defense mechanism she’s learned over time, a tactic to intimidate others into submission. However, the fact that the older woman remained unfazed seemed to frustrate Jasmine even more, leading to a situation that only escalated with every shout and threat.
As the internet’s collective memory often doesn’t fade, Jasmine might find that this moment of rage could follow her long after the police sirens faded in the distance.
