clown the rice

To mess up badly. An unsuccessful attempt.

I'm at work and can't clown the rice on this new project.

by Idaho Sell December 11, 2008

Clowning the rice

To screw something up badly.
Comes from Gene from Top Chef Season 5, Episode 5 where he messed up a dish.

"I was trying to make sushi instead I ended up clowning the rice."

by Idaho Sell December 11, 2008