During the political season with candidates being vetted, you hear political pundits on the radio and T-V note that all of the media scrutiny is simply because “it’s his turn in the barrel.” Should they take the time to learn of the origins of the phrase, they may not want to be saying that (click here.)
Then again maybe they do know what they are talking about!
Leads me to this song by Honey Cone featuring lead singer Edna Wright who is Darlene Love’s sister: