Destruction in which no one is
hurt, with a positive end result, such as catharsis,
joy, jubilation, uncontrolled laughter, a feeling of release, an elevated spirit, a sense of relief, a sense of empowerment, a sense of adventure, or just the satisfaction of doing something that you would never have done, otherwise. Specifically, the smashing of ceramic and glassware, in a place created for this purpose only.
The act of releasing negative or pent up energy in a
safe, controlled environment, so as to avoid lashing out at others, and to perpetuate proper behavior in public.
Smashing something, and having an incredibly fun
time doing it.
Packaged and introduced to mainstream
America, and brought into widespread modern acceptance, by a shop in San Diego, called
Sarah's Smash Shack.
John: "I need to do something fun and different tonight. I feel a little pent up and irritated by life in general. I think I'll
go take part in some constructive destruction at
Sarah's Smash Shack. Yeah, I'm going to smash some shit up, and let
go of this crap."
Christine: "I've heard of that! Constructive destruction! Smashing shit, where no one gets
hurt, and they clean up the mess. No regrets! What a great idea. I've got some crap, I need to throw away, too!"
