The point at which "the shit hits the fan" is the point at which an already unstable situation devolves into utter chaos, often in spite of--or even due to--a higher authority's attempt to control it.
"But what happens if the cops try to suppress the protest?"
"Well, then, the shit hits the fan."
"A full-scale riot?"
"Exactly."
"Well, then, the shit hits the fan."
"A full-scale riot?"
"Exactly."
by Shockz0rz November 7, 2008
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when an object, creature, or human being passes away during the event of their current habitat increasing to the 97th degree.
this rare phenomenon begins when the aforementioned subject returns to its original state, secretes sweat profusely, and imagines a vicinal window becoming ajar. the current outdoor climate must be in homeostasis with the subject's habitat, maintaining the window's sealed status.
noun
when an object, creature, or human being passes away during the event of their current habitat increasing to the 97th degree.
this rare phenomenon begins when the aforementioned subject returns to its original state, secretes sweat profusely, and imagines a vicinal window becoming ajar. the current outdoor climate must be in homeostasis with the subject's habitat, maintaining the window's sealed status.
by ppanders March 6, 2012
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1. The proper name of the bathroom exhaust fan. It's purpose is allow moisture and smells to vent, prohibiting mildew growth, and nauseous guests.
Kevin: Becca, there is no fart fan downstairs, you have to use the bathroom upstairs if you need to take a dump.
Becca: I'm good, thanks.
Becca: I'm good, thanks.
by zombiedater January 18, 2010
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Get the Weezer fan mug.Anyone who claims they are a "fan" of a particular sports team, even though they had no prior support for/interest in the team until that team started winning. These types of fans only show playoff interest, have probably never watched a regular season game, don't own any type of team merchandise, nor would they buy any.
Everyone in Cleveland became a bandwagon fan only after LeBron James got drafted and they made the playoffs.
by mikeyJ4U May 27, 2009
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by Goony goon April 26, 2005
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