Hammonton schools deny viral ‘Phillies Karen’ is an employee
Hammonton, NJ – Hammonton Public Schools has issued a statement pushing back against online rumors linking a woman nicknamed “Phillies Karen” to the district.
Viral social media posts had claimed the woman, who was caught on camera interfering with a foul ball at a recent Phillies game, was a teacher in Hammonton. The district flatly denied those claims, saying she has never been employed there.
“The woman identified on social media as ‘Phillies Karen’ is not, and has never been an employee of the Hammonton Public Schools located in Hammonton, New Jersey,” the statement read. “Social media and news reports indicating that she is, are incorrect.”
The message closed with a tongue-in-cheek defense of the community, suggesting that anyone from Hammonton would have cleanly made the catch and avoided the viral spectacle altogether.
Key Points
- Hammonton Public Schools denied rumors that “Phillies Karen” is or ever was an employee.
- The district said reports linking her to Hammonton are incorrect.
- Officials joked that Hammonton locals would have caught the ball bare-handed.
The district’s rebuttal aimed to put an end to speculation while adding a playful swing of its own.