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Pagecast takes Franschhoek Literary Festival 2025: “Karen, Rewritten: Owning the Name in a Meme-Worn World”

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Pagecast along with a host of book people take a seat in the vibrant courtyard of Smitten Cafe surrounded by a soirée of literary buzz.

Three Karens — Schimke, Vermeulen, and Lane — gathered to unpack what it means to be a Karen in 2025. The conversation, titled “Karen, Rewritten: Owning the Name in a Meme-Worn World”, was outrageously funny. They laughed louder (and longer) than the internet ever did at the meme. Enjoy!
17 May English South Africa Books · Society & Culture

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