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Explode the Whale

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)
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!"
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whale of a human

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Whale Spout

The Whale Spout is when a guy is jacking off and spouts cum all over his partner. He then proceeds to pee all over the room while screaming like a whale
Damn bro, I think Jenna loved the Whale Spout I gave her the other night!
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Blood Whale

A mythical sword only belonging to the most amazing.
All hail! Septima! Queen of the Septic tanks! Wielder of Blood Whale!!
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Whale gang

People with massive pps and are super good and cool they also prefer whales over turtles because whales are amazing and whale gang members always have each other’s back
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Bailed and Whaled

When you leave the party to have sex with a horrendously large partner
Why’d you leave the party so early last night? Oh sorry I bailed and whaled
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Whale Tailin'

|Verb| - When a girls thong is showing or is high on her back.
Dang Monica, I see you Whale Tailin' tonight!

Girl I know you love the ocean, 'cause you Whale Tailin like crazy.
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