Silver is literally the embodiment of Smogon.
Silver says weak Pokémon are shit, only the strong matter, etc.
Karen is the exact opposite.
It's funny how Smogonfags are the losers in the Pokémon world and Karenfags are the winners who become Gym leaders and E4 members.
The games always drill into your head the importance of friendship, loyalty and respecting your Pokémon but none of that matters when it comes to competitive battleing where the tables are turned and Silverfags are the best.