cone of shame

Questions

What does cone of shame mean?

Synonym of Elizabethan collar (“a protective medical device worn by an animal”)

Where does cone of shame come from?

From its conical shape, and the idea that it may be used to stop a misbehaving pet from causing shameful damage or that the pet is embarrassed by it.

How to pronounce cone of shame

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