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The point at which "the shit hits the fan" is the point at which an already unstable situation devolves into utter chaos, often in spite of--or even due to--a higher authority's attempt to control it.
"But what happens if the cops try to suppress the protest?"
"Well, then, the shit hits the fan."
"A full-scale riot?"
"Exactly."
"Well, then, the shit hits the fan."
"A full-scale riot?"
"Exactly."
by Shockz0rz October 20, 2006
Apr 25 Word of the Day
v. collectively or individually finding someone/something to blame for a problem, as opposed to brainstorming which connotes finding solutions to a problem
n. the act of finding someone/something to blame for a problem
(from a TV ad for HD television)
n. the act of finding someone/something to blame for a problem
(from a TV ad for HD television)
The committee commenced blamestorming over the situation rather than seeking solutions to the problem.
by TBea April 22, 2008
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1. When the critical moment occurs, usually involves the culmination of some sort of crisis or scandal.
2. When shit is literally slung into a fan. (See the movie Airplane.)
2. When shit is literally slung into a fan. (See the movie Airplane.)
by Stroll August 23, 2004
3
3,000 people were waiting for the movie 7 hours before it opened. When it was announced that the movie would not be showing, 50 chimps on motorcycles parachuted down from the sky. The monkeys pulled out assorted automatic assault weapons and then the shit hit the fan.
by John_the_WOTist May 15, 2003
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When something like an argument, fight or a problem happens and it turns bad and/or gets out of control.
Property owner: "I'VE TOLD YOU THREE TIMES TO GET OFF MY PROPERTY! You need to leave NOW before shit hits the fan.
by Gohan Barracuda August 26, 2018
6
people talking shit, but when the shit hits the fan, everything im not, made me everything i am
-Kanye west
-Kanye west
by krazz October 31, 2010