verbal death arrow
1. An innocuous comment made during conversation showing surprise at a celebrity's continued existence. This comment will lead to said celebrity's death within a week. A verbal death arrow will never miss entirely. Sometimes a celebrity will survive the arrow sustaining only injury or illness. While other times the arrow will miss and strike an unsuspecting celebrity.
2. A similar comment made about a celebrity couple's continued relationship which will inevitably lead to their separation.
2. A similar comment made about a celebrity couple's continued relationship which will inevitably lead to their separation.
1a. I can't believe (celebrity's name) is still alive.
1b. Chrissy launched the verbal death arrow at him.
2. They're still together after 10 years, amazing.
1b. Chrissy launched the verbal death arrow at him.
2. They're still together after 10 years, amazing.