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 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
by Dequarious Demarcus Bartholemy March 16, 2022
Get the Whale Spoutmug. by Oakey-dokey May 12, 2016
Get the Queef whalemug. by LPrez November 25, 2009
Get the Whale Sailmug. A rather large human being who eats everything in sight. They get out of breath from walking up stairs and enjoys buffets.
by Da Nun December 2, 2009
Get the whale-komug. Much like the humpback, Rollback whales are known for their large size and peculiar shape when compared to other mammalia. Their main habitat is Wal Mart, where roll back prices are abundant. Too large to move under their own power they rely on small electronically powered vehicles to move them about the store.
by DistanceSkater December 31, 2011
Get the Rollback Whalemug. Joe the whale is depressed.
Joe the whale likes to listen to Archer sing his "Whale" song.
Joe the whale got diagnosed with depression by a student reading Tarot Cards.
Joe the whale is sleepy and lazy.
Joe is a loving and sweet whale, once you get to know him you can see his true colours. He is a manipulative whale that steels keys and hairbrushes.
Joe lives in a dorm.
Joe eats oregano for fun!
Joe the whale likes to listen to Archer sing his "Whale" song.
Joe the whale got diagnosed with depression by a student reading Tarot Cards.
Joe the whale is sleepy and lazy.
Joe is a loving and sweet whale, once you get to know him you can see his true colours. He is a manipulative whale that steels keys and hairbrushes.
Joe lives in a dorm.
Joe eats oregano for fun!
by Joseph Whales November 16, 2022
Get the Joe the whalemug.