Used to describe a situation that is tumultuous, circus-like, and has spun out-of-control. Originates from the 1970s variety show of the same name, though some users many not be aware of the source.
Amelia: My love life is such a gong show!
Nazarine: Really? You have a studio audience in your bedroom, and you bang a large gong for boyfriends who can't cut it?
Amelia: Don't be ridiculous, Naz. I mean, it is LITERALLY a gong show. It is tumultuous, circus-like, and has spun out-of-control.
Nazarine: Oh, I see.
Nazarine: Really? You have a studio audience in your bedroom, and you bang a large gong for boyfriends who can't cut it?
Amelia: Don't be ridiculous, Naz. I mean, it is LITERALLY a gong show. It is tumultuous, circus-like, and has spun out-of-control.
Nazarine: Oh, I see.
by E.T. Mole February 18, 2013
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Boss: Why were you late this morning, Johnson?
Johnson: Truman Show Traffic, sir. I tried six different ways to get here, and each time I ran into heavy congestion.
Johnson: Truman Show Traffic, sir. I tried six different ways to get here, and each time I ran into heavy congestion.
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A poor performance. A dim-witted exhibition. A performace that was lacking talent. A poorly organised event. A fiasco. A cheap pastiche.
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by Dirt Napp January 17, 2014
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I can't believe grandma served cake and coffee in the show kitchen! She must be trying to impress Mrs. Romanelli from 9th Avenue.
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