(Top) A crying Eiffel Tower in remembrance of those victims who lost their lives in the November 2015 Paris attacks(Bottom) Protestor's sign at March for Our Lives, Washington DC (2018)
"Thoughts and prayers" is a phrase commonly used by officials and celebrities, particularly in the United States, as a condolence after a deadly event such as a natural disaster or mass shooting.[1] The phrase "thoughts and prayers" is criticized by political activists, who say the phrase is a replacement for action such as gun control or counter-terrorism legislation.[2][3][4][5][6][7]