an expression used defend one's actions under a state of inebriation that one wouldn't normally do under sober circumstances
Matt:"Dude, what was up with u last night at the club? U were so hammered, falling all over the place and trying pick up this hideous 300lbs chick, then tried to start a fight with the bouncer!"
Steve"I dunno man, blame it on the goose!"
In anticipating failure in poor decision making, especially at the managment level, by preparing in advance a third party to hold responsible and thus avoid accountablity.
CEO: If these third quarter projections turn out to be as bogus as you think, the board will have my ass.