MEME REFERENCE

Anakin Padme 4 Panel

Begin with a benign interpretation, then become worried when reassurance does not arrive.

What it expresses

A statement admits an alarming interpretation that remains uncorrected.

Example

We removed the login requirement. Only on the demo environment, right? Right?

When not to use it

The speaker immediately confirms a harmless explanation.

• ominous-silence
• assumption
• realization