Something that happens that is out of your control. Also meant if you really don't care for what happened.
Guy 1: "dude, did you hear what happened?"
Guy 2: "shit happens. So what's new?"
by HigherChamp January 26, 2014
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Taoism: Shit Happens.
Hinduism: This shit happened before.
Islam: If shit happens, take hostages.
Buddhism: If shit happens is it really shit?
Protestantism: Shit happens if you work hard.
Catholicism: Shit Happens, I deserve it.
7th Day Adventist:Shit happens on Saturday.
Mormonism: Knock Knock, Shit Happens.
Judaism: Why does shit happen to me?
Krishnaism: Shit happens, ring a dingy ding.
Jehovah's Witness:People now living will see shit happen.
Paganism: Each shit has its own name.
Atheism: Bullshit!
TV Evangelism: Send more shit.
Rastafarianism: Let's smoke this shit.
Sunday School student:I gotta go!
by FridgeRaider May 31, 2004
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used when when the inevitable happens without being able to circumvent or stop it OR as a term of commisseration
Dont feel bad about it man, shit happens!
by paul egan November 10, 2003
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When something happens that is out of one's control and usually results in a negative situations.

also see shit.
Laurie: I spent my paycheck on drugs and now the landlord is kicking me out for not paying rent.

Leah: Shit happens.
by Laurie *is hot* April 9, 2005
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my outlook on life

and now im typing random stuff to make up the 20 letters needed...never mind, shit happens
shit happens, usually to me, so you'll be alright
by emily laura June 10, 2005
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When something stupid or annoying happens without your control.

Forrest Gump's famous quote.
Tom: I got fired yesterday. Our company's cutting back.

Jack: That sucks.

Tom: Yeah, shit happens.

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Fan: You just stepped in a huge pile of dog shit!

Forrest Gump: It happens.

Fan: What, shit?

Forrest Gump: Sometimes.
by Teal Tower July 30, 2010
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When bad things happen to you, other people or the world. Apparently for no reason.
News/TV broadcast:
This morning a terrible tragedy occured. One quarter of much-admired Liverpudlian band the Beatles and world peace activist, John Lennon has been shot. In other news the Spice Girls have released another single and hope to tour every club worldwide shortly.

World: Well I guess bad shit happens.
by bishbashbosh February 11, 2009
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