It's like the Sword of Damocles, only swifter and often triggered by swearing in the George and Dragon.
Apologies for swearing, I guess I'm a tad annoyed.
Damocles is usually quoted in slightly different circumstances, I have no power, so the quote is really defunct.
Even so, Eddie may, at his behest, choose to ban me,
His choice. I'd still be flummoxed though.