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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!"
by steeroop May 2, 2014
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whale of a human

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Queef whale

A person who is a cunt and dampens all fun party activities while also dampening everyone's vibe
Oh fuck, here come Jessica the queef whale. Don't let her kill your vibe bro
by Oakey-dokey May 12, 2016
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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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Rusty whale

When an obese man has anal sex while on his back, the partner moves off quickly so the man ejactulates straight up in the air mimicking a whale blowing from its blow hole.
Last night I met a large man at the Golden Corral, took him home and he gave me a rusty whale, I bet the cum is still on his ceiling!
by Moby D. February 19, 2021
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whale hunting

The act of hunting the largest specimen you can find, nailing it and being the proudest man on earth.
Kyle went for a night out in Runcorn whale hunting, he found big kate who was the largest lady in the group. He spent £50 in the takeaway, then took her home. He was ever so proud and got to show off his new iphones panoramic display.
by hes a right uphill gardener February 27, 2019
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Whale Blast

A large uncontrollable explosion of sperm. similar to that that a whale might produce.
Dude, last night i whale blasted all over the place.
She was shocked when i whale blasted.
by BMO69 April 18, 2010
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