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Well that happened

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."
Well that happened by MacV216 July 17, 2009
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Well that happened

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
Well that happened by LeftOnRead September 19, 2017

well that just happened 

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."

well that happend 

a phrase usualy uttered when something strange shocking or downright unusual/odd happens
after a hot dog cart spontaneously combusts one may say well that happend
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