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 Whalemug. 
The act of sliding one's face down self across the floor using only one's hands. This action is often used when upset or done with life.
"I was so upset that I depressed whaled all the way across the kitchen floor."
"Look at her! She's so done she's depressed whaling!"
"Look at her! She's so done she's depressed whaling!"
by E-Squared February 11, 2013
Get the Depressed Whalingmug. 
$am murphy called on the Whales of the ocean and destroyed half of America and drank all of the water in africa.
by Kevin GoGoGo February 26, 2019
Get the Battle of Whalesmug. Dang Monica, I see you Whale Tailin' tonight!
Girl I know you love the ocean, 'cause you Whale Tailin like crazy.
Girl I know you love the ocean, 'cause you Whale Tailin like crazy.
by PolaroidBlues June 1, 2014
Get the Whale Tailin'mug. While playing Whale Watching the the club with the boys, I set my eyes on the prize:
Get your harpoons out boys, I’m about to land a 600 pounder
Get your harpoons out boys, I’m about to land a 600 pounder
by anonymous January 15, 2022
Get the Whale Watchingmug.