Someone who addresses their views with an amount of passion is said to be standing on their soapbox.
In public places like London's Hyde Park individuals can advocate one cause or another. Some speakers in these public forums will bring a 'soapbox' to project their voice and to be seen by those who might cluster around.
In public places like London's Hyde Park individuals can advocate one cause or another. Some speakers in these public forums will bring a 'soapbox' to project their voice and to be seen by those who might cluster around.
by what2 February 06, 2009
Refers to someone having the attention of others as they speak.
Comes from when, back in the day, people would stand on soap boxes in parks and give speeches.
Comes from when, back in the day, people would stand on soap boxes in parks and give speeches.
by Zach May 07, 2004
by Excrazymac May 06, 2004
A wooden crate used in shipment of soap.
Used by one who wishes to stand above others to give a speech.
see also soapboxing
Used by one who wishes to stand above others to give a speech.
see also soapboxing
by Chad Miller May 05, 2004
(n.) a downhill race for american children, where they design go-carts that have no steering, to get them used to the fact that american roads have no corners, and american cars cannot turn worth shit.
by Kung-Fu Jesus May 05, 2004
by MPG May 06, 2004
A favourite pasttime among children is to build racers from junk found around the house and garage. Usually, crates used for carrying soap are used for the "bodies". So, a soapbox either refers to a crate used for carrying soap (wow) or the body of something young people drive about in.
by Danbo Daxter May 05, 2004