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shit hits the fan

The point at which "the shit hits the fan" is the point at which an already unstable situation devolves into utter chaos, often in spite of--or even due to--a higher authority's attempt to control it.
"But what happens if the cops try to suppress the protest?"
"Well, then, the shit hits the fan."
"A full-scale riot?"
"Exactly."
shit hits the fan by Shockz0rz November 7, 2008
Related Words

shit sickle 

That which hangs from a dog's ass in extremely cold weather.
That maingy mutt needs a cut! Look at all those shit sickles hanging from his ass!
shit sickle by digger January 2, 2005

shit merchant 

Another Irish phrase for a bullshiter
shit merchant by Viper April 24, 2005

shit and run 

Like a hit and run but involving taking a shit. It's any shit that is performed in under two minutes, thus leaving no time to wipe, wash your hands, or flush. So you drop trow, shit, pull up, and go. The next person into the stall knows they've been the victim of the shit and run.
Shit Sergeant: "Alright maggots we're doing the two minute drill, the shit and run on my whistle!!"

shit happens 

Taoism: Shit Happens.
Hinduism: This shit happened before.
Islam: If shit happens, take hostages.
Buddhism: If shit happens is it really shit?
Protestantism: Shit happens if you work hard.
Catholicism: Shit Happens, I deserve it.
7th Day Adventist:Shit happens on Saturday.
Mormonism: Knock Knock, Shit Happens.
Judaism: Why does shit happen to me?
Krishnaism: Shit happens, ring a dingy ding.
Jehovah's Witness:People now living will see shit happen.
Paganism: Each shit has its own name.
Atheism: Bullshit!
TV Evangelism: Send more shit.
Rastafarianism: Let's smoke this shit.
Sunday School student:I gotta go!
shit happens by FridgeRaider May 31, 2004

Shit just got real 

The situation has escalated to the highest point of seriousness and is no longer a laughing matter
"Yoo, shit just got real!"