goat rope vs gong show

goat rope

noun
  • A confusing, disorganized situation often attributed to or marked by human error. 

  • A convoluted issue that is contested by many parties. 

  • An ill-advised solution to contain a problem; a solution that will eventually fail. 

  • A rodeo event in which competitors attempt to lasso a goat, usually for younger participants. 

gong show

noun
  • An event that proves to be a disaster, often in a fun or memorable way. 

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