>>Does anyone know the origin of "on the box", meaning claiming sickness (or incapacity) benefit? David in Brierley Hill<< me thinks, (Yeah I can think!) on the box as opposed to in it LOL the box being a coffin (wooden box) so if you are ill you are "on" the box ie nearlly dead but not in the box LOL no doubt someone will asy I am wrong but me likes my theory LOL it actaully makes sense! geez, i best go sit back in the corner and be quiet! I am really thinking about this now! thats what you get when people phone me and get me out of bed I cant sleep now LOL I actually think I am right! it is something that the black country would say, "e's proper on the box" meaning someone is so ill they are on the coffin but not quite ready for it yet LOL Mellie How Come My Coat Of Arms Has Buckles At The Back?