Cornerstore Caroline refers to a 2018 viral incident involving Teresa Klein, who falsely accused a nine-year-old boy of assault in a Brooklyn bodega. After video footage proved that the boy’s backpack had merely brushed against her, the internet dubbed her Cornerstore Caroline, placing her alongside BBQ Becky and Permit Patty. This meme is a staple in the Karen archetype, used to highlight and satirize the weaponization of privilege and the absurdity of calling the authorities over non-existent or trivial issues. It serves as a social commentary on racial profiling and the viral nature of public accountability in the digital age.