Definitions by E.T. Mole
Gong Show
Used to describe a situation that is tumultuous, circus-like, and has spun out-of-control. Originates from the 1970s variety show of the same name, though some users many not be aware of the source.
Amelia: My love life is such a gong show!
Nazarine: Really? You have a studio audience in your bedroom, and you bang a large gong for boyfriends who can't cut it?
Amelia: Don't be ridiculous, Naz. I mean, it is LITERALLY a gong show. It is tumultuous, circus-like, and has spun out-of-control.
Nazarine: Oh, I see.
Nazarine: Really? You have a studio audience in your bedroom, and you bang a large gong for boyfriends who can't cut it?
Amelia: Don't be ridiculous, Naz. I mean, it is LITERALLY a gong show. It is tumultuous, circus-like, and has spun out-of-control.
Nazarine: Oh, I see.