To "man the moon" is to prepare the outter moon of the planet Earth for use as a projectile toward an
opposing force. It is a slang term referring to the use of an ultimatum toward an enemy or threat. "Man(ing) the moon" originated as a commonly posted phrase exisiting in the lingo of the web site www.
4chan.com. When a picture,news piece,subject,etc is posted that is so menecing,threatening,unbeleivable or overwhelming it is beyond the description of ordinary words, it is common in the 4chan community to post the phrase "
man the harpoons" with a small avatar of a readied harpoon(s). Likewise, if the forerunning post is particularly impressive, it is then often dubbed necessary to "man the moon". A picture of the moon coliding with the Earth is often posted along with the phrase.
Example:
Original 4chan post:"Hey,has anyone heard that Paris Hilton has recently been working on her new carrer as a politician?"
Reader 1:"
Man the harpoons!"
Following 4chan post:"Wow,
Panic at the Disco has recently stated that they beleive themselve to actually be talanted and intended to be listened to by straight males"
Reader 1:"MAN THE MOON!"
Reader 1:"For the love of god,Panic at the Disco
sucks Donkey dick,it's imparative that we "Man the moon" imeadiatley!