Urinating in an open container while
riding in a moving car. The phrase originated in 1835, when settlers
riding the Oregon Trail were forced to relieve themselves in a large Stetson hat, to avoid stopping their wagons for
fear of Indian attacks.
"Geez
Jimmy, would you drive a
little smoother? I'm filling up the stetson right now, but since you'
re driving like a maniac, it's splashing around everywhere."