The Channel 9 news programme A Current Affair has been running since 1971, delivering interesting, outrageous, funny and simply bizarre stories of Australians - usually in a stoush with a neighbour or warning about a potentially deadly household product.
But it seems many people have found the show has changed tone in recent times and viewers are now calling for a name change.
Instagram account Brown Cardigan has launched a petition to change the title of the show to A Karen Affair, arguing that it only caters to people who get annoyed easily.
The Change.org petition has so far attracted hundreds of signatures and has nearly smashed its target of 1,000 names.
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The blurb states: "Karens have become more evident in the general consciousness, as coronavirus hit Australia, the power struggle for customer service has been pushed into the spotlight and onto people's camera roll's - filming the next Karen public meltdown about incorrectly priced thongs at Spotlight and complains about expired steaks at Aldi making them sick.
"If we can get the attention of Tracy Grimshaw or Karl Stefanovic, we might be able to get them to have a realization and get some more meaningful change into that 6.30pm prime time television slot.
"No one loves to live next to a Karen or her partner Grant, but that's what A Current Affair's focus solely relies on. This is the change that will transform a more realistic title to Karen related viewing."
The name Karen has become a meme in recent times, referring to people who want to complain (usually 'to the manager') because they're unhappy with something trivial.
Featured Image Credit: Bronwyn CardiganTopics: TV and Film, News, Australia
