Internet Detectives Have Identified Brewers “Karen”
A Shocking Moment in the Stands
During the NLCS at American Family Field, a Brewers fan,
Shannon Kobylarczyk, confronted a Dodgers supporter, shouting,
“I’m calling ICE on you. You don’t belong here anyway,” and slapped him.
The man, a U.S. military veteran, remained calm, stunned but unretaliating.
Viral Outrage and Investigation
The video went viral overnight.
Online sleuths identified Shannon, a Make-A-Wish Wisconsin board member, sparking national debate.
ManpowerGroup confirmed she was fired,
and the stadium and MLB moved to ban her from future games.
The Victim and Community Response
The targeted fan praised supporters and urged awareness:
“She didn’t know me… She just saw someone who looked different.”
The Brewers condemned her actions, reinforcing policies against harassment and racism.
Lessons and Reflection
The incident highlighted lingering racism and the power of restraint.
Columnist Aaron Castillo noted, “Hate doesn’t take a timeout.
It just waits for the next pitch,”
reminding fans and society that dignity can disarm hatred more effectively than rage.
