Hail Mary Parade

(noun)

A series of last-ditch efforts or dramatic actions taken by a company, especially one facing potential failure, in a bid to quickly revive its fortunes. Characterized by a flurry of product announcements, ambitious projects, or strategic shifts, all launched in quick succession, in the hope that at least one will capture the market's or investors' attention and save the company from downfall.

The act of deploying multiple, often disparate, strategies or initiatives simultaneously, akin to throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks, under circumstances where failure seems imminent. This approach is marked by a blend of desperation and spectacle, aiming to generate buzz and rekindle interest in a sinking enterprise.
"Seeing the tech company roll out a new product lineup, a partnership, and a pivot to a new market all in one quarter felt like watching a Hail Mary Parade. Everyone knew they were on their last legs, trying anything to stay afloat."
by Surur March 8, 2024
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Hail Mary

A plan with little chance of success, i.e. a desperate football toss.
Gus ran to grab his gun in a Hail Mary attempt to kill Lalo.
The detectives made a Hail Mary attempt to catch the killer.
I made a Hail Mary pass at the end of the big football game.
by MalumLibrum958 July 20, 2022
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Nut Hail Mary

When you ejaculate across the room and into the anal cavity of either a male or a female.
My bitch wanted a nut hail mary so I threw it.
by Legiitz September 15, 2018
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Project Hail Mary

A really good book with a star and a rock and stuff.
"Hey have you read Project Hail Mary?"
"No"
"You should its really good"
"Dave this is the tenth time you've told me this. Please stop"
by SethBloc September 8, 2021
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hail mary

stan twitter saying to signify it’s the last day of billboards tracking week and to mass buy/stream the song/album with little chance of succeding
TROLLZ HAIL MARY ‼️🔥
by coconuteric December 12, 2023
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The Hail Mary Dynamite

What I call homo-sapiens who have abscesses.
Person 1: Do you have an abscess?
Person 2: Yes.
Person 1: Good...you are now "The Hail Mary Dynamite".
by LeSouffleDeVersailles January 10, 2025
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A Hail Mary Dynamite

What I call homo-sapiens who have abscesses.
Person 1: Do you have an abscess?
Person 2: Yes.
Person 1: Good, you are "A Hail Mary Dynamite".
by LeSouffleDeVersailles January 10, 2025
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