Assad curse

== English == === Alternative forms === Assad must go curse === Etymology === According to Know Your Meme, the curse was first mentioned in a tweet posted by @iadtawil on May 6, 2016. Assad remained in power during the Syrian Civil War from 2011 until late 2024, when he was overthrown. === Proper noun === the Assad curse (Internet slang, humorous) A supposed curse causing anyone who criticizes Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to have their criticism backfire on them; especially, that a politician who says "Assad must go" will themselves be removed from power. === References === === Further reading === “Assad Curse”, in Urban Dictionary, launched 1999.