Many videos are popping out about self-entitled women called “Karen” refusing to wear masks during the coronavirus pandemic.

The phrase initially started in the US and has spread out to countries around the world as other videos pop up of women ignoring social distancing rules.

“Karen” has come to represent a type of woman that thinks the rules don’t apply to her.

However, some “Karens” are deciding to take the name back, such as Karen Hayes, the CEO of Guide Dogs Victoria.

She took to Twitter with a video message urging all people, including Karens, to be kind and respectful.

“To the good Karens and Kazzas of Australia – it’s time to stand up!,” she said.

“Be the Karens that we want to see in the world.

“Wear your mask. Stay kind. Stay home.

“Share this message and stop the spread of CoronaKarens.”

Her Twitter followers were quick to agree, saying that they weren’t fans of the use of the name.

“The derogatory use of the name ‘Karen’ has to be the dumbest thing I have seen years, which is a massive call in itself,” one person wrote.

“Best of luck with your campaign.”

“Good on you Karen!,” wrote another.

“I have a sister-in-law and lots of friends called Karen – we had four in our mum’s’ group alone!

“They are all the nicest people you could meet.”

Domino’s Pizza is also trying to spread the word about good Karens, saying that it is offering free pizza to law-abiding and mask wearing Karens.

“Karen the nurse, Karen the teacher, Karen the mum, Karen the neighbour, Karen the mask wearer – we’re all in this together, but a vocal minority who believe rules and laws don’t apply to them have given the name “Karen” a bad rap this year,” the pizza company wrote on its  Facebook page.

“At Domino’s, we know there’s plenty of Australians named Karen that aren’t, well, “Karens”.

“Let us know if you’re one of them.”