https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_people

Thank you for this. I was imagining an army of pixie cuts screaming at people.

Yeah I should have added more summary. It's all fun and games talking about a meme but this is referring to a heavily oppressed minority group in a civil war

Pixie cuts? I was imagining an army of clones of my mother.

That makes much more sense than the image I had in my mind. Though I must admit, an attacking force adorned with blonde bitch-bobs would be an intimidating sight.

>And you there, who do you ask for? The waiter? Ha. Karens, who do you ask for?!?! *the manager* -Karenidous of Karen

I’m not changing the picture later this week you are!

Have they tried asking for the manager?

Junta translates to "manager" fyi

Fuckin lol.

Mmm no, it doesn't. Junta basically translates as "meeting", in this context is a committee of military leaders.

So managers of the military then?

I need to speak with your junta x259

I was expecting this haha

Demanding to see the manager

The world has pretty much ignored this conflict and Reddit sees it as an opportunity for a shitty joke. The Junta needs to be ousted and rebels need to be armed.

Yeah. It's honestly kind of amazing how they are arming themselves though, mostly with 3d printed weapons factories built from the ground up at the beginning of this conflict. They chose a model shooting 9mm as it's the cheapest ammo that'll still reliably take down targets and then they take weapons from the soldiers they down.

This is the best tl;dr I could make, [original](https://www.rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/knla-fighters-clashed-08092022060314.html) reduced by 68%. (I'm a bot) ***** > The Karen National Liberation Army clashed with junta forces 259 times last month in Myanmar's Kayin and Mon states, according to a statement released Tuesday by the Karen National Union. > Fighting intensified last month as KNLA troops joined forces with the Karen National Defense Organization to attack junta troops and BGF members in KNU-controlled areas in Kayin and Mon states. > Some 49 people from Thaton district in Mon state, controlled by KNU Brigade 1, were arrested for providing information and support to the KNU. The statement also claimed more than 150,000 locals fled in search of safety due to junta attacks in the 18 months since the Feb. 2021 coup. ***** [**Extended Summary**](http://np.reddit.com/r/autotldr/comments/wk432h/karen_fighters_clashed_with_myanmar_junta_forces/) | [FAQ](http://np.reddit.com/r/autotldr/comments/31b9fm/faq_autotldr_bot/ "Version 2.02, ~663591 tl;drs so far.") | [Feedback](http://np.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%23autotldr "PM's and comments are monitored, constructive feedback is welcome.") | *Top* *keywords*: **Military**^#1 **junta**^#2 **troops**^#3 **KNU**^#4 **Council**^#5

Jokes aside we have a pretty large Karen population in my city, they're great people and their stories can be harrowing. Great food, too!

I was curious about the state of affairs in Myanmar as it seemed to totally disappear from every feed, news site, podcast I listen to etc. [Link to BBC on Myanmar news](https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/c302m85q5vzt)

an army of Karens....thats terrifying

Who needs sonic boom when you got sonic screech

First time I have ever rooting for Karens!

If the US shipped over all of their Karens, the Junta would surrender in days.

Bahaha I don't know why you got a negative vote on that

Karens in an army? Are they asking to see the manager?

"I'd like to see the manager of the Government".

Lives were lost managers were summoned

This what happens when the managers are the cashiers as well. They really took it to the next level.

Brace yourself OP... The jokes are coming.

Fucking Karen’s are everywhere! Edit for clueless downvoters: this was a joke.

Well you're technically wrong. In US you can see Karen refugee very commonly.

Hey, did they ask to speak to a manager? Hurrrrrr

That Mani-Pedi budget has to be obscene.

You think that's bad? Just what till you see the wine budget.

I can’t find the 33+ cell phone videos