MEME REFERENCE

Peace sign tombstone

Use Peace sign tombstone when a bad outcome feels inevitable, costly, or impossible to undo.

What it expresses

Consequence and resignation: the departing motion in Peace sign tombstone marking escape or exit represents a moment where a bad outcome feels inevitable, costly, or impossible to undo.

Example

For example, the shortcut deletes the only usable copy just before the demo; the visual analogy is the departing motion in Peace sign tombstone marking escape or exit, signaling that a bad outcome feels inevitable, costly, or impossible to undo.

When not to use it

Avoid when the setback is minor and easily reversible; the departing motion in Peace sign tombstone marking escape or exit would incorrectly signal that a bad outcome feels inevitable, costly, or impossible to undo.

• consequence
• resignation