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.