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.

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.