The Florida State Fair took place in Tampa from February 5 to 16, and while most visitors were simply looking to have a good time, one woman seemed keen on ruining other people’s experience. This racist Karen from Florida threatened to call ICE on POC for reward money and used racial slurs against passersby during the popular event, leaving most folks around her distressed.
As seen in a video of the incident, a blonde woman pushing two babies in strollers begins verbally attacking others and threatens to call ICE for a $1,000 reward. While the initial moments leading up to the confrontation are not shown, she can be seen saying that she will buy some fish or tea at the fair with the reward money, clearly taunting the people around her.
In later footage, the woman is seen on the phone, saying she is calling ICE, threatening people around her, and using racial slurs. It is unclear whether the situation ended with ICE agents appearing at the Florida State Fair, but it was evident that the mood of those nearby had been ruined.
This is just the latest of many recent cases of racism in Florida, a state known for its racial diversity, and it showcases how some White Americans often use ICE as a way to attack people of color in America.
Internet Reacts to Racist Karen from Florida
The video enraged most viewers, who deemed the Karen’s reaction to be absurd, calling the woman “insufferable” and condemning her racist attitude: “This is your average MAGA. From the top to the bottom. Racist, alcoholic, uses their children as shields.”
Others were concerned with the kids present during the events: “Drunk woman pushing her kid in a stroller and yelling at people, thinking she’s mother of the year.” Some people even expressed concern about the children’s future, considering they would be growing up in what seems to be a racist household.
While most reactions were directed at the woman, some folks used the opportunity to take a jab at state fairs: “State fairs bring out the best and brightest minds,” a person said, sarcastically. Others complained that these events are often expensive, too crowded, and filled with drunk people who harass others, saying they have basically given up attending them.
