A phrase used when something random and/or inexplicable has occurred. Serves as both an invitation to discuss the recent incident or a way to cut off a possible conversation about the incident.
You witness your naked father being chased by your neighbor's dog. Suddenly he is hit by a car, leaving him sprawled in the intersection while the dog licks him.

You: "Well that happened."

Your Friend: "Yep."
by MacV216 July 17, 2009
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A phrase used when something happens that was Either awkward, embarrassing, or you just didn't want it to happen
Frank: don't come over here and jump On me
Iris: *jumps on him*
Frank: well that happened
by LeftOnRead September 19, 2017
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used to preceed an exaggerated story about a mistake/problem that could (usually) be summed up with a short, more accurate, explanation.
"well, what happened was... a dog saw a squirrel and ran three times around the tree and by the time I finished helping the dog, that's when my sister's car was stolen by Iraqi Ninjas. So I chased them down and punched one in the face, he burst into flames and then I got back into the car, drove here and that's why i'm late for work."
by Professor Rubow December 2, 2008
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Phrase used when an unbelievable, absolute bullshit story is posted online, usually pushing a racial/political message.
"Omg I'm so humbled right now. A young lady just walked up to the counter and ordered two Big Macs, and the cashier laughed and said, "Are you sure you can eat all that? Hahaha." My two-week-old child then walked to the counter, stood up, and proceeded to tell the cashier that what he said was exist and he is the reason that Donald Trump is tearing America apart. Then the whole restaurant stood up and clapped."

"Well that just happened."
by Probablynothitler August 10, 2017
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