what happened in seattle
Definition
A rhetorical or interrogative phrase referring to a historical or cultural event associated with the city of Seattle, most notably the 1999 World Trade Organization (WTO) protests often referred to as the 'Battle of Seattle'.
A colloquial inquiry into local gossip, specific grunge music history, or the frequent occurrence of rain in the Pacific Northwest.
Examples
I looked up what happened in seattle and discovered that being prepared for rain is just a polite suggestion.
If you ask a local what happened in seattle regarding the 1999 protests, prepare to have your brunch interrupted by a lecture on global trade policy.
Every time I hear 'what happened in seattle', I assume someone is just trying to find the best cup of coffee that isn't from a chain store.
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