A phrase popularised by esteemed philosopher, James Vardé in his 1903
paper, 'Net six and
chill'.
Scholars have since debated its intended meaning. Leading theories suggest it describes a situation in which verbalising disparaging,
ill-formed statements could result in one being assassinated via a firearm.
Person A: Why did you get this?
Person B: You told me to pick it up from the store.
Person A: I didn't say Chili
Beef...
Person B: Yeah you did
Person A: I said wanted a Bombay Bad Boy you nonce!
Person B: Watch your language! Well, I definitely heard Chili
Beef. And what does it matter, you like Chili
Beef anyway. And can you please take that hoodie off and put it in the wash.
*Person A shoots Person B*
Person B: What on earth did you do?!
Person A: You lied, I never said Chili
Beef
Person B: So you shot your own mother?!
Person A: Chat shit get banged
Person B: For god'
s sake. Call
999 please.
Person A: Fine. By the way, did you bring any vodka?
Person B: Yes, it's in the
car
Person A: Good, I'm throwing a party tonight
Person B: Are you going to invite Charlie?
Person A: Of course I am
ffs. Ambulance said they'll be 10 mins.