Whataboutism

A lazy, cowardly deflection tactic that is often employed to end any argument with another person instead of actually debating them head-to-head. It is often used when one person points out a flaw in another's argument that is non-defensible by any standards, so the other person simply calls it a "Whataboutism" and, thus, renders the comparison non-debatable no matter how correct one side may be.

Pete: "Humans are monsters! They kill innocent animals and eat them! They enslave dogs and cats, too! They make elephants dance in circuses for entertainment! PETA is the best because they're against the bad humans!" >:L

Mike: "Hold on. Doesn't PETA kill most of the animals they receive in their shelters? And didn't PETA also make a tasteless AD benefiting from the tragedy of a mangled shark attack survivor to further their own agenda?"

Pete: "Wooow! What a lazy /whataboutism/ Mike!"

by Fire Tongue January 22, 2021

Whataboutism

A rhetorical term used by Americans to dismiss criticism of their own hypocrisy. Originated when the Soviet Union would respond to American criticisms of Soviet human rights by pointing out, for example, that if America was so concerned with human rights, it should repeal its Jim Crow segregation and address its own white supremacist violence. Americans, believing their country was, by definition, "the home of the free" and above such criticism, accused Soviets of "whataboutism."

American: "Cuba is a brutal, authoritarian dictatorship which suppresses political dissent."
Cuban: "You know the one place in Cuba where political prisoners are detained indefinitely without charge? Fucking Guantanamo Bay."
American: "Waaaah! That's whataboutism! "

by Thorstein Shiver May 7, 2018

WhataBang

Similar to the world famous McGangBang, you simply split the meat patties of a double cheeseburger at Whataburger and delicatelty insert a Honey BBQ chicken sandwich and reapply the meat and buns to make this colossal meal. Chew wisely.

Tom: Dude, I got WhataBanged last night... it was choice.

Joe: Whatabang, what is that??

Tom: The upgrade of the McGangBang my friend, get on track.

by Meat n' Cheese March 30, 2009

Whataburger

Founded in 1950 in Corpus Christi, Texas, Whataburger now has approximately 700 locations scattered over mostly several southern states and is still a family owned restaurant business. Well regarded by employees and patrons alike, they are known for quality and value. They are always my choice for a fast, delicious, quality meal whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner or simply a snack.

examples: Whataburger breakfast Taquitos are the best, Whataburger hamburgers (bacon cheeseburger with jalapenos is my favorite) are the best, Whataburger has the best chicken strips and ALWAYS the best shakes! Also, I'd rather eat Whataburger's fried fish than from a traditional restaurant and nowhere else can compare to Whataburtger's onion rings. I just wish that there were more of them so I didn't have to go so far to get meals. And no, they did not pay me to say this - not so much as even a free burger. They're just good!

by Preston C. Dumas November 13, 2007

whatabelly

Used as a form of praise towards a large belly or stomach on a person that often frequents fast food chains such as a "Whataburger." Often used to describe a stomach or belly that genuinely shocks the onlooker at its sight. Derived from the word Whataburger, a fast food chain opened in Texas in the 1950's that has spread throughout the southern states where the phrase "whatabelly" is often heard. The southern states are highly ranked on the obesity index due to the populations poor diet and exercise habits.

1. Check out the whatabelly on that lady has who has just ordered a diet coke with her supersized combo meal.

2. Whatabelly on that guy I think he will need two chairs to sit.

3. I have to go on a diet, look at my whatabelly.

4. I do not think that man will fit in his airline seat due to his whatabelly. I do not think the airline seat belt extensions will fit around his whatabelly.

5. I do not know how that man just fit thru that doorway with his whatabelly, that is amazing let me take a picture.

by VI-JaM March 5, 2014

whatabullet

When someone gets shot at a Whataburger

Chris: Dude, did you hear about that guy that got shot at Whataburger.

Jones: Yeah man, I bet when it happened he was like "Man!!!! Whatabullet!!!!"

by Turfjones904 September 2, 2020

whataboutery

A diversion tactic used by Old Firm supporters to put the other in a bad light.

whataboutery at its best:-

Sleepy Boy: Celtic fans are bigoted and sectarian.

Nor: Aye, but what about you's.

by OLAS April 29, 2008