That which must be manned.
Used in jest when an overweight and
obnoxious girl enters the room and you want her removed. Alludes to whaling harpoons.
Or, simply,
a joke to crack when a large
woman is observed.
*an obese, obnoxious woman enters room*
Charlie: Oh my
god, that is horrid! We're gonna die!!!
Dane: She'll eat us alive, for sure! AAHH!!
Keith: Nonsense! The harpoons,
Charlie! Man them at once!
*battle ensues*