Neighborhood Karen Freaks Out About High-Quality 'Stranger Things' Halloween Decorations, Drawing Backlash Online

In an Illinois neighborhood this week near Plainfield, one house, in particular, went viral for its Halloween decorations. Modeling it after the meme-worthy Max's Favorite Song climax from Stranger Things part 4, the Spooktober display went viral on TikTok recently with millions wondering just how they managed to recreate such an iconic scene so perfectly.

The neighbors, who were asked beforehand, were apparently all on board with the decorations (hard to see how they couldn't be given the quality).

Saw this Halloween decoration on a walk yesterday. Love it!
Not sure how I would feel about my likeness just hanging around SadieSink</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stranger_Things?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">Stranger_Things pic.twitter.com/FYP5lt96Yc

— the Fault in our Czars (@snatario) October 5, 2022

How did they pull off this epic Stranger Things Halloween decoration?! pic.twitter.com/YyMkeK5YRI

— Chris Strider (@stridinstrider) September 16, 2022

The Halloween decoration of Max floating is really well done and an awesome tribute to Stranger Things, and yet of course a neighborhood Karen is pissed off about it and trying to get it taken down. pic.twitter.com/BWHbHKdcO9

— Tiberius Rings チビリウス (@TiberiusRings) October 5, 2022

The Plainfield house was so good at their decorating that they even inspired copycats online.

Best spooky decoration I’ve seen so far this year 😱 #StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/ogQhUAijmD

— TooUndone (@TooUndone) September 27, 2022

However, one neighbor in the 'hood quickly changed her tune (since being labeled a "Karen" online). After the house began going viral, which meant more people in the area driving around to look at it and more attention, in general, being paid to the house, the local Karen decided enough was enough and reportedly filed a complaint.

After citing such fears as having more people coming through meant more potential break-ins or other acts of vandalism, she is now demanding that the entire decoration be removed … and she might even get her way.

As of now, the Karen has reportedly temporarily won, with the decorations being put on hold until the matter could be discussed further. Naturally, many fans of the elaborate decorations were unenthused with the news, and the current status of the Stranger Things decor is unknown.

A suburban house is winning Halloween this year, but not without controversy. https://t.co/ohncsD2Tw9

— Fox5NY (@fox5ny) October 5, 2022

Neighbor Karen demands floating @Stranger_Things Halloween house decor to come down. pic.twitter.com/oBcuYgFhbb

— ChrisMorrow Comic_con Curator (morrowchris) October 4, 2022

INNOCENT FUN but ALWAYS someone has to ruin the fun for the rest of us Cause ya know KAREN
Halloween display paying homage to ‘Stranger Things’ on hold after complaints https://t.co/YGAfAFIGmi

— Keli 🧙🏻‍♀️🏳️‍🌈🌈🌊🌊 🌊in Mesa,AZ (@Kelisia) October 5, 2022