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Explode the Whale

1. An action that has has good intent, but has quite unexpected and possibly messy consequences.

2. Naming the source of conflict and getting it out in the open. The results of which may not be pretty, but it is far better than leaving it to fester.

3. The abrupt release of any unresolved tension that has built up over time, whether intentionally or randomly. With unpleasant results.

ORIGIN

The Oregon Whale Explosion of 1970

A Brief History of Exploding Whales (from theatlantic.com/technology)

Origin:
The Oregon Whale Explosion of 1970 can be seen as a metaphor for life situations, when you intend something quite different to what actually happens.

Other notable whale explosions mirror that awkward situation in life when you realize you can't let something just sit there and fester, but doing something about it will get messy.

Examples:

in a meeting: "Look we all know what's going on - why don't we just explode the whale and deal with it."

from theatrical improv: where a partner abruptly shuts down the scene by doing something too outrageous. "When you shot the other guy in your scene you really exploded the whale"

Waiting for something bad to happen: "Wow, this situation is tense…any minute now the whale's going to explode! And I don't want to be around when it happens!"

by steeroop May 02, 2014


Whale Goth

A very fat and obese goth that prawls around town at night looking for young girls to eat and cast spells on.

That whale goth sure looks hungry, we better hide or find a mandy to protect us.

by alittlefish February 27, 2012


Blood Whale

A mythical sword only belonging to the most amazing.

All hail! Septima! Queen of the Septic tanks! Wielder of Blood Whale!!

by everstar January 21, 2009


Joe the whale

A whale that acts like a child.

Joe the whale is depressed.
Joe the whale likes to listen to Archer sing his "Whale" song.
Joe the whale got diagnosed with depression by a student reading Tarot Cards.
Joe the whale is sleepy and lazy.
Joe is a loving and sweet whale, once you get to know him you can see his true colours. He is a manipulative whale that steels keys and hairbrushes.
Joe lives in a dorm.
Joe eats oregano for fun!

by Joseph Whales November 17, 2022


Whale Tailin'

|Verb| - When a girls thong is showing or is high on her back.

Dang Monica, I see you Whale Tailin' tonight!

Girl I know you love the ocean, 'cause you Whale Tailin like crazy.

by PolaroidBlues June 01, 2014


Whale Watching

A game played at a nightclub where a group of guys competes to pick up the biggest girl at the bar

While playing Whale Watching the the club with the boys, I set my eyes on the prize:

Get your harpoons out boys, I’m about to land a 600 pounder

by January 16, 2022


Whale Watching

A game played at a nightclub where a group of guys competes to pick up the biggest girl at the bar

While playing Whale Watching the the club with the boys, I set my eyes on the prize:

Get your harpoons out boys, I’m about to land a 600 pounder

by Denna123 January 16, 2022