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."