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by Fallatio Constantine October 10, 2007
Get the flog the whale mug.1. An action that has has good intent, but has quite unexpected and possibly messy consequences.
2. Naming the source of conflict and getting it out in the open. The results of which may not be pretty, but it is far better than leaving it to fester.
3. The abrupt release of any unresolved tension that has built up over time, whether intentionally or randomly. With unpleasant results.
ORIGIN
The Oregon Whale Explosion of 1970
A Brief History of Exploding Whales (from theatlantic.com/technology)
2. Naming the source of conflict and getting it out in the open. The results of which may not be pretty, but it is far better than leaving it to fester.
3. The abrupt release of any unresolved tension that has built up over time, whether intentionally or randomly. With unpleasant results.
ORIGIN
The Oregon Whale Explosion of 1970
A Brief History of Exploding Whales (from theatlantic.com/technology)
Origin:
The Oregon Whale Explosion of 1970 can be seen as a metaphor for life situations, when you intend something quite different to what actually happens.
Other notable whale explosions mirror that awkward situation in life when you realize you can't let something just sit there and fester, but doing something about it will get messy.
Examples:
in a meeting: "Look we all know what's going on - why don't we just explode the whale and deal with it."
from theatrical improv: where a partner abruptly shuts down the scene by doing something too outrageous. "When you shot the other guy in your scene you really exploded the whale"
Waiting for something bad to happen: "Wow, this situation is tense…any minute now the whale's going to explode! And I don't want to be around when it happens!"
The Oregon Whale Explosion of 1970 can be seen as a metaphor for life situations, when you intend something quite different to what actually happens.
Other notable whale explosions mirror that awkward situation in life when you realize you can't let something just sit there and fester, but doing something about it will get messy.
Examples:
in a meeting: "Look we all know what's going on - why don't we just explode the whale and deal with it."
from theatrical improv: where a partner abruptly shuts down the scene by doing something too outrageous. "When you shot the other guy in your scene you really exploded the whale"
Waiting for something bad to happen: "Wow, this situation is tense…any minute now the whale's going to explode! And I don't want to be around when it happens!"
by steeroop May 2, 2014
Get the Explode the Whale mug.Joe the whale is depressed.
Joe the whale likes to listen to Archer sing his "Whale" song.
Joe the whale got diagnosed with depression by a student reading Tarot Cards.
Joe the whale is sleepy and lazy.
Joe is a loving and sweet whale, once you get to know him you can see his true colours. He is a manipulative whale that steels keys and hairbrushes.
Joe lives in a dorm.
Joe eats oregano for fun!
Joe the whale likes to listen to Archer sing his "Whale" song.
Joe the whale got diagnosed with depression by a student reading Tarot Cards.
Joe the whale is sleepy and lazy.
Joe is a loving and sweet whale, once you get to know him you can see his true colours. He is a manipulative whale that steels keys and hairbrushes.
Joe lives in a dorm.
Joe eats oregano for fun!
by Joseph Whales November 16, 2022
Get the Joe the whale mug.A term used to describe having sex with someone who is large or has less than desirable physical qualities. It was coined one night when a invitation was sent out to join a party with a "extra large" sorority. When considering to accept said invitation, a man we will simply call JJ calmly said "lets do it, lets tank the whale".
So i went to that girls house the other night and we started to get it on until her room mate walked in and totally saw me tanking the whale.
by Thom Burney November 25, 2007
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