Lindsey's managed to get on fans' bad sides in the little time she's starred in Married At First Sight season 14, and the newlywed isn't likely to win over her naysayers anytime soon as her recent off-screen altercation has convinced some viewers that Lindsey has "Karen" energy. Although fans didn't get to see the heated exchange between the co-stars, Lindsey's explanation of her argument with season 14 husband, Olajuwon, left a bad taste in viewers' mouths. From her involvement in the fracas to her insensitive choice of words, here's why Married At First Sight's Lindsey gives fans "Karen" energy.
Lindsey's journey in Married At First Sight season 14 has been fraught with controversy since the first moment the audience caught a glimpse of the new bride. Lindsey made an over-the-top first impression as on her way to her wedding, she finished two bottles of champagne to combat her nerves. While her arranged husband, Mark, was waiting patiently at the altar, Lindsey almost exposed her chest to the nation as she stumbled toward the ceremony. Lindsey's questionable run in Married At First Sight continued into the honeymoon where she found herself in the middle of a feud with her fellow season 14 star, Olajuwon. Lindsey gave fans "Karen" energy with her recollection of the encounter.
Unfortunately, the Married At First Sight season 14 newlyweds haven't enjoyed many peaceful moments yet as right after their anxiety-inducing wedding days, an almost-explosive fight between Lindsey and Olajuwon breathed new drama into the experimental dating series. Although the verbal altercation took place off-camera, the pair of rivaling reality stars recalled that they argued about Olajuwon's Spanish-speaking abilities before Lindsey escalated the argument by threatening to fight her fellow newlywed. Understandably, this put a damper on the group's honeymoon, but Lindsey stood by her actions. Meaww reported that by "puffing out his chest in a confrontational manner... [Olajuwon] made her feel threatened." Additionally, Dictionary.com defines the slang term, Karen, as "an obnoxious... and often racist middle-aged white woman who uses her privilege to get her way." By claiming that Olajuwon acted aggressively to justify her reaction, Lindsey gave fans "Karen" energy.
Although it's impossible for fans to know how much Lindsey is exaggerating as her altercation with Olajuwon took place off-screen, viewers agree that Lindsey's remembrance of the volatile event in Married At First Sight season 14 reflects common "Karen" behavior. By making herself out to be the sole victim and claiming that Olajuwon was antagonizing her, Lindsey played into a technique often utilized by "Karens." In response to Lindsey's side of the story, a Reddit user affirmed, "This whole monologue was very KAREN." Other fans agreed Lindsey utilized "Karen-isms" by instigating the conflict with Olajuwon and then claiming that she was the martyr. A commenter explained, "Textbook Karen, start problems and then play [the] victim when it doesn’t go your way." Fortunately for Lindsey, other fans are hesitating to label her a "Karen" because her verbal fight with Olajuwon wasn't filmed.
Lindsey's relationship with Married At First Sight's fanbase continues to plunge as she went from an obnoxious bride to a potentially racist "Karen." From her one-sided and insensitive recollection of the altercation to reports that she started the fight, Lindsey gave fans "Karen" energy. Sadly, Lindsey's streak of faux pas is solidifying her introduction to the world of Married At First Sight as the most controversial yet.
Sources: Meaww, Dictionary.com, NeitherReality8071/Reddit, No-Software-9793/Reddit