The 'Citi Bike Karen' meme originated from a viral video captured in May 2023, depicting a confrontation between a white healthcare worker and a group of Black men in New York City over a docked Citi Bike. The woman, Sarah Jane Comrie, was filmed screaming for help and appearing to sob before abruptly stopping when she realized the bike's serial number was linked to the other party's account. The video sparked massive online debate regarding racial profiling and the 'Karen' archetype. In meme culture, the image is used to represent theatrical performances of victimhood, gaslighting, or anyone caught in a lie who resorts to dramatic outbursts to deflect accountability.