Gong Show

Canadian Slang

Definition

A chaotic, disorganized fiasco—an event or situation that’s a ridiculous mess or spectacle.

Examples

"That staff meeting was a total Gong Show—no agenda, people talking over each other, and nothing got decided."

"The morning commute after the snowstorm was a Gong Show: buses late, fender-benders everywhere, and zero updates."

"Our rec hockey game turned into a Gong Show when the ref no-showed and both teams started arguing about the rules."