(n.) a place where discussion is all that happens, and nothingactually comes out of it. The origin is the League of Nations, precursor to the United nations. The League had no armed forces, and no decisions could be enforced.
Looking like you're working, with no chance of any kind of productivity.
A reference to George Jetson walking the familydog, Astro, on a treadmill.
Eric: Hey, Dan is working hard on those business processes.
Sharon: You watch, he won't deliver anything Eric: You mean, he's just taking Astro for a walk?