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Shock Collar Question – April 26

Jeffrey is wearing the Shock Collar this morning!

Today’s question: You’ve probably heard the phrase “Under the weather.” It’s a common idiom used when someone is feeling ill.The phrase first came about in 1810 and we’ve used it ever since for anything from the sniffles to that one time Jose got the Doritos Pox. Today, I need you to tell me how that phrase first came about… I’ll give you a hint… it relates to a specific occupation that was popular in that time. What is the origin of the phrase “Under the Weather?”