The 'Hosed Karen' meme originated from a viral neighborhood dispute where a woman, exhibiting entitled 'Karen' behavior while harassing her neighbors, was abruptly sprayed with a garden hose. The footage resonated with millions across social media because it captured a rare moment of immediate, low-stakes justice against public harassment. It is commonly used to symbolize the ultimate 'shut down' of someone who won't stop complaining or acting out. The meme thrives on the cathartic humor of seeing an aggressive confrontation dampened—literally and figuratively—by a simple stream of water.