Karen Demands a Vegan Thanksgiving! | Reddit Stories

Ah, Reddit — the ultimate place for jaw-dropping, wild, and hilarious stories. This one comes from a thread on r/EntitledParents about a Thanksgiving disaster involving a "Karen" who demanded a vegan dinner at a family gathering. Buckle up, because this story is a mix of absurdity and audacity!

The Setup: A Family Thanksgiving
It was the usual Thanksgiving gathering at Redditor's family's home. A mix of close relatives, good food, and, of course, that classic holiday tension. Everything was going smoothly, with the turkey roasting in the oven and side dishes being prepped. But then, one relative—Karen—arrived with an unexpected request that turned the holiday upside down.

The Demanding Karen
This wasn't just any ordinary guest. Karen had decided that, for the first time ever, she was going to be vegan and expected everyone to accommodate her dietary choice. This wouldn't have been such a big deal, except for the fact that Karen was demanding that everyone else follow suit and make the entire Thanksgiving dinner vegan.

Her logic? "Everyone should respect my choices," she said, in her usual entitled tone, "and it's not fair to force me to eat non-vegan food when I'm trying to live a healthier, more ethical lifestyle."

The Outrageous Request
Karen didn't stop there. She began dictating exactly what needed to be served, down to the smallest detail:

No turkey, obviously.

The mashed potatoes needed to be made with almond milk instead of dairy.

"There's no such thing as real stuffing if it's made with meat or butter," she proclaimed.

No eggs in any of the pies (even the pumpkin pie)!

She even insisted that the cranberry sauce be homemade, because "store-bought is trash".

Needless to say, the other guests weren't exactly thrilled with her demands.

The Family Reaction
Redditor's family had a wide range of reactions:

The Host's Reaction: The host, Redditor's mom, was immediately frustrated. She had been preparing for weeks and wasn't about to change the entire menu for one guest. "We'll make sure there are vegan options, but we're not making the whole meal vegan."

The Dad's Reaction: Redditor's dad, who had been looking forward to his "once-a-year turkey", was beyond angry. "This is Thanksgiving! Not some weird vegan protest!"

The Siblings: The younger siblings were just laughing at how over-the-top Karen was. "If Karen wants vegan, she can make her own dinner!" they joked.

The tension was building, and Karen wasn't backing down.

The Meltdown
As dinner time approached, the situation took a turn for the worse. When Karen saw that the turkey was still on the table, she lost it. "How can you do this to me?! This is so disrespectful!" she yelled. She even tried to take the turkey off the table and replace it with a vegan roast she brought herself, but Redditor's mom stopped her, telling her that this wasn't a vegan-only dinner.

At that point, Karen stormed out of the house in dramatic fashion, leaving the family in stunned silence.

The Aftermath
Redditor said the family decided to just eat the meal they had prepared. There were plenty of side dishes that could be vegan (like the mashed potatoes and salad), so Karen's tantrum was ultimately a small bump in the road. Interestingly, Karen texted later, demanding the recipe for the vegan dishes, but nobody responded.

In the end, Redditor's family had a fantastic Thanksgiving — with plenty of turkey, pie, and no Karen drama.

Moral of the Story?
The moral seems pretty clear: It's fine to make dietary choices, but trying to dictate an entire family meal based on your preferences, especially on a holiday where people have been preparing for weeks, can cause chaos. Also, maybe don't try to take over the turkey if you're not the one cooking!

Karen's story is a perfect example of entitlement gone wrong, and it's no surprise that Redditors found this tale both hilarious and frustrating. It seems like Karen learned nothing about the importance of compromising — but at least Redditors got a good laugh out of it!