Tragedy Magnet

Description coined by Hope and Alan in 1995 to describe a class of people whose lives are in a constant state of disruption and, yet, whose lives will be miraculously cured of all defect if only [fill in the blank]. Examples include, "I had a car," "I had $250," "I did not get into that accident," "The bus wasn't late," etc. Have examples, too? Contact us, and let us know.