chris anne affleck passing
Definition
A frequent internet search query regarding the health and life status of individuals related to the American actor Ben Affleck, often stems from confusion surrounding family members or rumors regarding the actor's extended social circle.
A colloquial example of 'fan anxiety,' where internet users conflate the surnames and identities of celebrities or private individuals to speculate on potential health crises.
Examples
The internet's talent for manufacturing a celebrity's passing based on a random string of names would put a gossip columnist to shame.
If you spend enough time searching for every random 'passing' rumor, you might actually forget to live your own life.
I typed chris anne affleck passing into the search bar only to realize that the algorithm has officially turned my brain into digital mush.